Hlinka Gretzky Cup 2019

[snipes]

Slovaks play at home, and Russians take dayoff.

Whatever the case may be, sounds like the Slovaks are giving a strong Russian team a good game.

Slovak fans should be proud of the fight in their boys.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Antti Raanta Stats and News

This Raanta?

Yes, that player. He’s one of the elite players in the NHL that most don’t think of as elite, but if you watch him play and look at the stats, the level of play is elite.

 

[tobu]

Russians open the scoring with a PP goal after a tip in.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

It’s a fantastic year for Canadians.

Foudy, Schneider, etc as well

And Pourier, Holloway, Perrault, Lappiere, Guhle, and Zary.

Nice to be back on top after a few down years.

 

[tobu]

And Slovakia is back in game after converting a powerplay. 1-1. A lucky goal if I must be honest.

 

[snipes]

Canada just dominating the Czechs.

5-1 in the 3rd.

 

[tobu]

Slovaks missed a huge chance to take the lead with a 3 on 1 break. Slovakia pressuring.

 

[snipes]

6-1 Canada now.

This age group for Canada is the best we’ve had in a few years.

 

[snipes]

7-1 Canada

Foudy with the goal.

 

[tobu]

4 min to go in Piestany, shots on goal 31-15 for Slovakia, score 1-1. Slovaks in pressure wanting to take the win.

 

[snipes]

Byfield is so good.

He looks like an NHL player already.

 

[snipes]

4 min to go in Piestany, shots on goal 31-15 for Slovakia, score 1-1. Slovaks in pressure wanting to take the win.

Keep grinding.

The Russians have a good team, this would be a huge win for Slovakia.

 

[tobu]

So no derby with Czechs as this game is going to OT. Nonetheless, still a chance to beat the Russians!

 

[snipes]

7-1 win for Canada.

Czechs weren’t even close to being on the same level just like the Swiss and Finns weren’t.

It’s not the wins and the scores that I’m impressed with the most it’s the style of play. They’re playing the proper Canadian wave after wave relentless nonstop attack.

They just absolutely are suffocating the opposing teams.

 

[tobu]

Russians take the win in OT 2-1.

Great group stage results for Slovakia nonetheless, loosing to 2:3 to Sweden, 3-4ot to USA, and 1-2OT to Russia, being on the same level as all three teams, surprisingly even dominating the Russians in the last game and being a bit unlucky. This generation has a lot of potential, feels great to be on par with the top nations.

 

[Foxtail]

They send the NTDP to the U18s, gives other domestic players a chance to earn recognition on the international stage.

They sent Hughes and the bunch last year to the Hlinka

 

[snipes]

Russians take the win in OT 2-1.

Great group stage results for Slovakia nonetheless, loosing to 2:3 to Sweden, 3-4ot to USA, and 1-2OT to Russia, being on the same level as all three teams, surprisingly even dominating the Russians in the last game and being a bit unlucky. This generation has a lot of potential, feels great to be on par with the top nations.

Very good results for Slovak hockey.

 

[VictorLustig]

They sent Hughes and the bunch last year to the Hlinka

They did not.

 

[snipes]

Byfield!! 2-0

You picture this kid with his size filled out and man strength and his overall game and skill level, natural centre. Could be quite a package, Alexis Lafreniere....................it's not in the bag yet.

Byfield looks like he could be in the NHL right now.

It’ll be Lafreniere-Byfield at 1-2 but holy **** Byfield is an absolute monster and plays a hockey IQ 200 foot game. He’s a special player.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Simon nemec has played unreal. Slovaks lack killer instinct, but that’s in our DNA (no offence to us). Chromiak and Myklukha both played solid as well, while lasak showed he can play a top 6 role in team. I was so happy with the skating ability of forwards, especially Kaslik (man can he fly). Very proud of the Slovak boys. Both goalies have looked good as well. Latkoczy looks like a legit star, I wish him great success in the ushl next year.

 

[Foxtail]

They did not.

Wow mybad , save all the NDTP for tough USHL competition

 

[tobu]

Simon nemec has played unreal. Slovaks lack killer instinct, but that’s in our DNA (no offence to us). Chromiak and Myklukha both played solid as well, while lasak showed he can play a top 6 role in team. I was so happy with the skating ability of forwards, especially Kaslik (man can he fly). Very proud of the Slovak boys. Both goalies have looked good as well. Latkoczy looks like a legit star, I wish him great success in the ushl next year.

Yep the skating stood out the most, they were flying and skating on par or better than the opponents.

 

[snipes]

https://www.tsn.ca/must-see/video/m...tween-the-legs-to-put-canada-up-three~1747658

 

[Wisdom]

Byfield is a joy to watch in person. Cant wait for the OHL season to start.

 

[Gold Standard]

He sure looks good doesn't he?

Lafreniere has some stiff competition for that 1OA. full disclosure, I'm not really the biggest booster of Lafreniere, I'd prefer the skilled 6'5 220 lb. center who plays a 200 ft. game over a winger all day everyday. but for now, until I see about 30 games of Byfield in the new season, it's still Lafreniere holding down the the #1 spot.