Czech Republic Names Final World Cup Roster
After calling the first 16 names in March, Czech Republic added another seven players for their World Cup of Hockey lineup earlier today. The seven players are Michal Jordan, Zbynek…
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Daniel Vladar – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile
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):…
Czechs Show Their Love For Hockey, Jagr Propels Team to Victory
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…
Prague’s Euro-Drama Gives Sweden a Shootout Victory
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…
5 Reasons Why You Should Watch the 2015 IIHF World Hockey Championship
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…
Road to Sochi: Sobotka Key to Czech’s Success
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…
Captain America Jump Starts Team USA
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,…
Marek Zidlicky: High Risk, High Reward
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…
Martin Kokes – The Next Ones – 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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…
2014 Olympic Hockey Preview: Is Czech Republic Still a Major Power?
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…
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):…
2012 IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Predictions: No More Fooling!
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…