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...
