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.

 

[Czechboy]

Here is a guess from someone else. I didn't really ever consider Rocak as Top 4. I wouldn't split up Holinka/Jecho as they already paly together on a big rink. Agree with the 3 cuts.. Simek/Volas/Husiensky.

Still waiting for that final cut to really piss me off.

 

[Czechboy]

Looking at Jiricek.. he plays later today. Hoping that goes smoothly.

Looking at David Jiricek.. he's stuck in Iowa for the rest of the season. They picked up another RHD on waivers to play in NHL. They are clearly playing the long game here! I'm okay with it but googling 'Jiricek' news in 2024 sucks right now... neither every plays, there are never points and the updates usually are injjuries.lol

 

[martygod12]

Here is a guess from someone else. I didn't really ever consider Rocak as Top 4. I wouldn't split up Holinka/Jecho as they already paly together on a big rink. Agree with the 3 cuts.. Simek/Volas/Husiensky.

Still waiting for that final cut to really piss me off.

That D without Jiricek is disgusting in comparison what it could have been lol.

 

[martygod12]

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.

Augusta is full of shit, I am losing respect for the guy. Idk he strikes to me like a very egoistic and arrogant men, who thinks he ate all the wisdom of the world. And some of his reasoning behind the lineup choices is very strange, far fetched even. Very unlikable even at first glance, maybe thats just my opinion, but its just how he strikes at me

Benak and Mrtka are two absolutely obvious errors in the nomination, Curran, Badinka, Perez, Skok, Svec are other very questionable omissions.

Idk I just find him like as we czechs say "Takovej Rulik z Wishe"

 

[Czechboy]

Augusta is full of shit, I am losing respect for the guy. Idk he strikes to me like a very egoistic and arrogant men, who thinks he ate all the wisdom of the world. And some of his reasoning behind the lineup choices is very strange, far fetched even. Very unlikable even at first glance, maybe thats just my opinion, but its just how he strikes at me

Benak and Mrtka are two absolutely obvious errors in the nomination, Curran, Badinka, Perez, Skok, Svec are other very questionable omissions.

Idk I just find him like as we czechs say "Takovej Rulik z Wishe"

Reminds me of Havlat's 'you don't expect me to watch the AHL do you,?' line.lol

He has no clue how many top picks come out of the USHL.

USHL in the NHL - USHL

The USHL saw more than 195 alumni on NHL Opening Night rosters for the 2024-25 season, including 2024 first-overall pick Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel/Boston

ushl.com

With ten first-round selections and 49 total picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, the USHL has developed the most draft choices of any junior hockey league since 2012. The USHL has produced more selections than the OHL, WHL and QMJHL for eight straight years.

Benak going there was brilliant. I think he'll start a trend. I think some Canadian boys will start going too. Small rink, against north american opponents.. yeah, that is the guy you want for Ottawa.lol

I just keep seeing Rocak at 2RD in guesses and can't help but think I'd like to see Mrtka in that spot.lol

Badinka was unpreventable for this season. Goodman told us! Curran is another guy that went to North America. I don't get it. He seemed like a lock to me. However, I like the team.. I really and I think we can medal. I like Augusta as a coach because he's following the Rulik playbook and Rulik is our Jalonen!

3 and 0 at EHT this weekend!

 

[Czechboy]

That D without Jiricek is disgusting in comparison what it could have been lol.

That right side pains me... went from Jiricek/Mrtka/Badinka to Jiricek on one leg and Rocak.lol