2016 WJC Preview: Goaltending, forward depth could serve Czech Republic well

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Photo: Sarnia Sting forward and New Jersey Devils prospect Pavel Zacha (#14) will bring his mix of skill and size to a Czech Republic squad that will need him at his best to have a chance at a medal at the 2016 World Junior Championship (courtesy of Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)


</p> Firmly engraved as one of the top six hockey nations on the planet, the Czech Republic is entering the 2016 World Junior Championship*with a few question marks.

Of the myriad of goaltending options, who will take the reigns as the ne plus ultra starter?

Will the heavy influence of North America-based players have a decisive impact, especially come playoff time when the USA or Canada could be the first opponent?… read more

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