Posts About "Team Czech Republic"
Wings at the World Cup: Marchenko and Mrazek
September 16th, 2016 The Red Wings are sending seven players to compete in the eight-team 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. The series “Wings at the World Cup” will feature each of those players and the impact they will have on their respective teams as well as chronicle that player’s history of international play. Representing Team Russia,...
Vladimir Sobotka Could Return Wednesday for Czechs
September 10th, 2016 Team Czech Republic center Vladimir Sobotka suffered a clavicle injury in Thursday's exhibition game against Team Russia and did not play in Saturday's rematch. He had an MRI after Thursday's game, and the results came back negative. Team officials say the injury isn't major and that the plan is for him to fly with the rest of the...
Full 2016 World Cup of Hockey Rosters
May 28th, 2016 The final choices were made Friday for each of the eight teams (six national teams and two compilation teams) for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, taking place in Toronto from September 17th to October 1st. Each team announced their first 16 selections back in early March, and the final seven players were added to fill out the 23-man...
Olympics a Family Tradition for Many Hockey Players
February 14th, 2014 The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are giving many NHLers a chance to showcase their country's skills on the world stage. For a few players, however, their time at the Olympics comes with a particular incentive – family tradition. Like Father, Like Son Ryan and Bob Suter American Ryan Suter will be looking to earn Olympic gold...
Petr Nedved Returns
January 11th, 2014 Here's a blast from the past...and the news about this player selection, in particular, was very stunning. In an effort to relive the glory of the 1998 Gold Medal victory, the Czech National Team added a veteran forward who has been in the Olympics before, but whose name isn't Jaromir Jagr. What's more, this man is older than Jagr by...
Simon Says Czech Mate: Canada Gets Upset at WJHC
December 28th, 2013 The 2014 World Junior Championship had its first upset as the Czech Republic defeated Canada 5-4 in a shootout. A Quick Start as the Catalyst What doomed the Czech Republic against the United States was a poor start, as they gave up two power-play goals in the opening minutes. They were sure not to repeat the same mistake. Early on...
