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2015 IIHF IHWC mascot introduction press conference

Tuesday 09.09.2014, 11:30 • Press conference
     
    Welcome. The press conference starts at 11:30 CET.
     
    This press conference will introduce the mascot of the 2015 IIHF World Championship, which will be held in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic.
     
    11:30
    The press conference is starting.
     
    11:32
    The formalities are happening right now, welcoming all the guests.
     
    11:34
    Tomáš Král: "Welcome everbody. The mascot is something that is part of every World Championship. It's a very important thing for the atmosphere and for all involved. It's something that appears on all donors and other subjects. Although it may seem relatively simple, we've been thinking about this for a long time, wondering what would be best for the World Championship in Prague."
     
    11:36
    Tomáš Král: "Of course we were thinking about a lion, which is inextricably linked to Czech hockey. We wanted, however, a mascot that is pleasant and helpful. We want the championship to be helpful and friendly, we wanted people to be entertained, which includes the mascot. "
    The mascot is still hidden.
     
    11:38
    Markéta Štěrbová: "Negotiations on the mascot were long. It took almost the entire year. The organizer has the right to choose a mascot, but must be approved by the IIHF and its marketing agency. It must pass all copyright issues, so it's not easy."
     
    11:39
    Markéta Štěrbová: "We thank all parties who participated and helped us all through."
     
    11:41
    Petr Dvořák: "Czech Television has been involved in hockey for a long time. We started in the 1960s. Next year we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of our first World Championship broadcast and we want to offer something familiar to every viewer in the country. This is the source from which eventually the mascot was chosen."
     
    11:42
    The mascot is being unveiled by Tomas Kral and Petr Dvorak.
    The mascots are Bob a Bobek!
     
    11:43
    The official mascot of the 2015 IIHF World Championship is Bob and Bobek – rabbits from the hat!
    The mascots Bob and Bobek were introduce few minutes ago at the press conference.
     
    11:45
    Tomáš Král is now thanking the Jiranek family for making it possible to use these Czech iconic characters as mascots.
     
    11:47
    Hynek Chudárek: "Czech Television holds the rights to Bob and Bobek, so we were a part of those negotiations. The entire production of all products associated with the mascots will be produced in the Czech Republic, not in China. This, of course, we consider a success!"
     
    11:49
    There is a question if there were any other considerations for mascots.

    Mr. Kral said the focus was mainly on similar children's characters. Another consideration was Krteček the mole, but ultimately they decided on Bob and Bobek. For the first time in history there will be two mascots.
     
    11:50
    Plush versions of the mascot will be available for sale at the World Championship. Right now there is no information about online sales.
     
    11:52
    The actual mascot costumes used at the venues will be sewn in Canada.
    The guests of press conference introduced Bob and Bobek as a mascots of 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
     
    11:54
    Petr Dvořák: "Bob and Bobek is a duo that is known beyond the Czech borders. The rights to the broadcast their show were sold in approximately 20 countries!"
     
    11:54
    The press conference is over.
     
    Thank you for following this press conference. Once again, the official mascots of the 2015 IIHF World Championship are Bob and Bobek. We look forward to seeing them and to seeing you in Prague and Ostrava next May! (11:55:54)
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