1.  Czech coach Karel Bruckner conceded the Americans surprised his team, favored to win the four-nation Group C.

2.  When the younger Holik runs summer hockey schools in North America, he said he uses the teaching methods of his father and other Czech coaches.

3.  Czech coach Josef Chovanec, who was sharply criticized after his team failed to reach the World Cup finals, has resigned, the news agency CTK reported Tuesday.

4.  Czech coach Uhrin said his team may have been a bit impressed by the occasion.

5.  Czech coach Dusan Uhrin also had some criticism for Elleray.

6.  Czech coach Dusan Uhrin promised at least two changes in his starting lineup, but he said he would not reveal them until shortly before kickoff.

7.  Czech coach Ivan Hlinka pulled goalie Milan Hnilicka for the extra attacker but the team was unable to convert.

8.  Czech coach Karel Bruckner said his team faces tough opposition en route to the finals in Portugal.

9.  Czech coach Ludek Bukac thinks the conditioning of the team and lack of time for training can be faulted for the bad performance.

10.  Czech coach Slavomir Lener blamed the loss against Sweden to the suspensions and numerous injuries.