WJC: 2025 Czech Team

[martygod12]

Třinec did not let Byrtus go. Again..

Really? Thats strange decision.

 

[Goodman68]

Really? Thats strange decision.

Yes. And because of that, there is a possibility that he will go overseas. I'm not saying it will turn out that way, but it's an option.

 

[Swipes]

True but if we’re talking “on paper” than there was some similarly talented teams.

The 2011 and 2013 teams were the exceptions. Not loaded on paper but played very well. They would compete for sure.

2013 we lost to Finland(who won Gold) in QF. Up 3-1 in 2nd period and Libor Šulak made a bad pinch and allowed Finland breakaway to make it 3-2 right before end of period! That was the momentum swing Finland needed and we lost 5-3 I think.
I’ll never forget it! Heartbreaking at the time lol. Also haven’t forgiven Šulak to this day lol

That win against the US with Mrazek in goal was amazing. Can't remember the year though. 2011?

 

[czechcanadian]

That win against the US with Mrazek in goal was amazing. Can't remember the year though. 2011?

I believe so.
That was still when both 4th and 5th place teams from each group played relegation round lol. And we finally placed higher by beating US. It was such a fun tournament.

 

[Swipes]

I believe so.
That was still when both 4th and 5th place teams from each group played relegation round lol. And we finally placed higher by beating US. It was such a fun tournament.

Very memorable.

 

[Czechboy]

Nice view on Benak (translate to English works very well)... I also wondered what Augusta meant by the small rink would hurt him and how there is a big difference betweeen USHL and CHL.lol It made no sense because Benak plays on a small American rink and the tournament is on a small American rink.lol

Also funny that he finds Benak too small and thinks the small rink will be a big problem because he's not in CHL. Now explain Mrtka?lol Giant, playing in WHL.

Feels, to me, like they don't like guys going to North America. Just my view and nothing I can back up.

Jiricek had a good night last night.. very encouragin. Hopefully game 2 in CHL goes smoothly and no injury.

 

[Swipes]

Nice view on Benak (translate to English works very well)... I also wondered what Augusta meant by the small rink would hurt him and how there is a big difference betweeen USHL and CHL.lol It made no sense because Benak plays on a small American rink and the tournament is on a small American rink.lol

Also funny that he finds Benak too small and thinks the small rink will be a big problem because he's not in CHL. Now explain Mrtka?lol Giant, playing in WHL.

Feels, to me, like they don't like guys going to North America. Just my view and nothing I can back up.

Jiricek had a good night last night.. very encouragin. Hopefully game 2 in CHL goes smoothly and no injury.

Pity he wasn't chosen, I guess size was maybe the main factor? But perhaps next year he will get a chance. I like that he's also focused on studying as well.