Posts About "Czech Republic"
Daniel Vladar - The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile
May 27th, 2015 Daniel Vladar THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 08/20/1997 Place of birth: Praha, Czech Republic Ht: 6’5.25″ Wt: 185 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goaltender NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @DanVladar THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not ranked Other Rankings: NHL CSS...
Czechs Show Their Love For Hockey, Jagr Propels Team to Victory
May 14th, 2015 PRAGUE – In the words of Jon Bon Jovi, "nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate." The people of the Czech Republic take that quote to heart when it comes to hockey. The 2015 IIHF World Championships has given them the opportunity to display their love for hockey, while their hero...
Prague's Euro-Drama Gives Sweden a Shootout Victory
May 1st, 2015 The first day of the IIHF World Championship hosted a handful of long-awaited matches, including some of the highest-rated national teams of the world. Among today's clashes, the one between host country Czech Republic and Sweden was probably one of the most interesting. Here's a summary of the magnificent match staged in Prague by the...
5 Reasons Why You Should Watch the 2015 IIHF World Hockey Championship
April 30th, 2015 The 2015 IIHF World Hockey Championship may not carry the same prestige in the United States as it does in Canada and Europe. The tournament comes in the middle of the Stanley Cup playoffs and can get lost in the shuffle. However, it’s a fun tournament that’s worth your time. You may have your reasons not to watch it, but I’ll...
Road to Sochi: Sobotka Key to Czech's Success
January 10th, 2014 The Czech roster is usually compiled of players who grind out wins and provide timely scoring throughout any international tournament. The 2014 Olympics will be no exception. The lineup, which was announced on Monday, is chalked full of never-say-die players such as Patrik Elias, Michael Frolik, David Krejci and, of course, five-time...
Captain America Jump Starts Team USA
December 26th, 2013 Unlike their North American counterparts, Team USA came out of the gates firing. They quickly established dominance by scoring two power-play goals in the opening two minutes of the game, riding the hot start to a 5-1 win. A Quick Start The initial spark was provided by none other than USA captain Riley Barber. The Washington...
Marek Zidlicky: High Risk, High Reward
October 24th, 2013 As a defenseman, by definition the main job for Marek Zidlicky is to play defense for the New Jersey Devils; but he is one of the more gifted d-men on the team when it comes to moving the puck, creating scoring chances and putting up points. Every team has a player like Zidlicky to varying levels -- an offensive defenseman who will have...
Martin Kokes - The Next Ones - 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
June 2nd, 2013 Martin Kokes THW Close Up: Date of birth: 06/13/1995 Place of birth: Most, Czech Republic Ht: 6'1" Wt: 190 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defenseman NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 THW Rankings: not ranked Other Rankings: CSS (EUR Skaters): 36 CSS Aggregate (THW): 205 Click here for Notes Up Front...
2014 Olympic Hockey Preview: Is Czech Republic Still a Major Power?
March 12th, 2013 Back in the old days of Czechoslovakia, the still-fused Czech Republic and Slovakia were a consistent threat to win Olympic gold. Though it also helped to have two of the best hockey players of all time, Jaromir Jagr and Dominik Hasek, in their primes. Currently, the Czech Republic could certainly benefit from the talents of current...Tomáš Hertl – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile
Tomáš Hertl THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 11/12/1993 Place of birth: Praha, CZE Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 200 Shoots: Left Position: Centre/Winger NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May): 20th Other Rankings (via Defending Big D) Final CSS European Rank: 5th Future Considerations: 20th ISS:...
2012 IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Predictions: No More Fooling!
May 17th, 2012 The seven game round robin seemed to take forever but it is at long last over. Early in the morning, the 2012 World Championships will take place for those of us in North America. That 6am ET start time may be a bit much for most but for the hockey diehards out there, they will be watching one way or the other. First of all, let's...
Martin Frk – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile – Frk-ing good!
May 2nd, 2012 Martin Frk THW Close-Up: Date of birth: October 5th, 1993 Place of birth: Karlov Vary, Czech Republic Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Shoots: Right Position: Right wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 *** Click here for the live updated NHL 2012 Draft Preview Guide – The Next Ones - your quintessential draft resource. *** After a...
The Rise Of Team Canada's Mark Stone
December 30th, 2011 On Monday afternoon Mark Stone became a household name to Canadian hockey fans
