Dan Vladar, the Philadelphia Flyers goaltender representing Czechia (Czech Republic) at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, has shared several notable quotes in recent interviews and media sessions. These primarily revolve around his excitement for the Games, focus on his club team, disappointment over Czechia’s exclusion from the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, and confidence in his team’s potential.
- Expanding on the Czech mentality heading into the Olympics: “I still think we can bring a really good team. Obviously, us being Czechs, it’s a little bit different mentality. So we’re going to have fun. I’m really proud of those guys but once we land, it’s horse blinders for me. No friends.”
- On his focus prior to the Olympic break (while still with the Flyers): “Right now I’m just focused on us, and nothing else.”
- From an earlier interview on aspiring to make the Olympic roster: “Obviously, it would be a dream come true for me to go represent my country, but at the same time, I’m focusing on the Flyers right now and I’m trying to do everything for team success here.”
These quotes come from buildup to the 2026 Olympics, where Vladar is one of Czechia’s goaltenders (alongside Lukas Dostal and Karel Vejmelka). He’s motivated by the chance to compete on the global stage, especially after strong performances that positioned him as a potential starter. Czechia began their men’s hockey tournament play around February 11, 2026, with Vladar facing challenges like competing against NHL-heavy teams but carrying national pride.
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