“Kulta-Curre” still enjoys great appreciation by Finns.
Curt Lindström arrived at the World Championships as an honorary guest of the Finnish Hockey Association. Pete Anikari
The match between the Finnish and Swedish World Hockey Championships on Wednesday was followed by a full room in Tampere. Although Finnish fans were passionate about their own, one Swedish audience was applauded by the audience.
The match was followed on the spot Curt “Curre” Lindströmhead coach of the 1995 world champion team.
The TV presenter had a game eye as he picked up Lindström’s pictures in the middle of the match during a break. In addition to homework, Lindström’s familiar character also appeared on the screen in the Nokia arena.
The home crowd awarded the head coach of the team that won the first World Cup gold in Finland with loud applause.
Lindström commented on what happened after the match Aftonbladetille.
– Finland knows how to respect heroes. Sometimes things like that are a little embarrassing, but it can also be used to show respect, Lindström praised the Finns.
Lindström, 81, who is currently enjoying himself in Thailand, followed the rally of two countries he loved as an honorary guest of the Finnish Hockey Association.
– On Saturday, a “lunch of legends” will be held, where the world championships and the Finnish national teams that have won Olympic gold will gather. That would never happen in Sweden, but in Finland, Lindström said.
Lindström told Aftonbladet that he “of course” supported his homeland, Sweden, but also sympathized with Finland.
– I bet on Finland’s victory, Curre revealed.
Lindström did not make any money from the match, as Sweden took the match after the winning shot.