Beijing 2022: Patrik Rybar Backstops Slovakia to Stunning Win Over Team USA
As his teammates watched on from the bench, tormented by a whirlwind of emotions, Patrik Rybar stood tall in his net, knowing he was just one more save away from…
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Team Slovakia Shutout Germany, Set Up Quarter-Final Clash with Team USA at Beijing 2022
Team Slovakia has the confidence of a side that could upset the United States in the quarter-finals at Beijing 2022. Craig Ramsay’s men, though definite underdogs to reach the final…
Slovakia’s Slafkovsky is Ready for Playoff Clash with Germany
Beijing 2022 wasn’t meant to provide the backdrop for Juraj Slafkovsky’s breakout moment. The 17-year-old, already forecasted to be selected early in this year’s draft, was included on Team Slovakia’s…
3 Takeaways from Slovakia’s Hard-Fought, 4-1 Loss to Sweden – 2022 Olympics
Team Slovakia left the ice perplexed at how the first period of their Group C clash with Sweden had unraveled. The Slovaks, comfortably the better side in the opening ten…
3 Takeaways From Slovakia’s 6-2 Loss to Finland in 2022 Olympic Opener
Despite taking an early lead against Finland, Team Slovakia’s opening game at Beijing 2022 didn’t go to plan. Craig Ramsay’s side, buoyed by a Juraj Slafkovsky brace, were torn to…
2022 Men’s Olympic Hockey Team Slovakia Final Roster
With the 2022 Winter Olympic Games on the horizon, Team Slovakia has named their roster for the men’s ice hockey competition. While Craig Ramsay, a Buffalo Sabres stalwart of the…
Slovakia’s 3rd Period Push Not Enough in Loss to the US
Last year, Slovakia could only pull out a single victory in the World Junior Championships. That victory came against their group’s worst team, Switzerland. However, Simon Latkoczy kept the team…
2021 WJC: 3 Takeaways From USA’s Quarterfinal Win Over Slovakia
The United States defeated Slovakia 5-2 to advance to the semifinals against Finland on Monday. It was another strong showing for the Americans, who outshot their opponents 43-18 in a…
2021 World Junior Championship Team Slovakia Final Roster
The Slovaks waited until the absolute last moment to announce their final roster. The roster was announced approximately 24 hours before their first game against Switzerland, coming on the heels…
Team Slovakia Needs Samuel Knazko to Step Up
In a warm-up game for the 2021 World Junior Championships, Slovakia played the Czech Republic and was unceremoniously routed, 6-0. It’s very easy to overreact to this game, but there…
2020 WJC: Slovakia vs. Switzerland Takeaways
Both Switzerland and Slovakia needed a win to take 3rd place in Group A as both had a defeat in their last game. While Switzerland lost 5-2 to Sweden, Slovakia…
2020 WJC Team Slovakia Final Roster
Although 2019 was disappointing for Slovakia, expect more of the same for the 2020 World Junior Championship. Placed in Group A with Finland, Sweden, Switzerland and Kazakhstan, they will have…