Are there any countries, that could eventually in 5 or 10 year break into the WJCH top level?
I mean country, that never was between the top dogs.
I mean country, that never was between the top dogs.
Germany has often favorable results against countries like Switzerland and Slovakia on the under 16/17 level. I would say they are the most likley candidate in my opinion. I don't think that countires like China will ever get there despite the NHL trying to promote hockey over there aggressivley, beacause they are an interesting market. China has tried to reach the top level in Soccer and Basketball before hockey but they haven't been all that successful...