WJC: 2022 Czech Republic Roster talk

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

First camp. Velké Popovice 27.6. - 2.7.

Goalies:
Michal Postava
Jakub Malek
Nick Malik
Jan Bednar

Defensemen:
Ondrej Balaz
David Jiricek
Vladimír Kremlacek
David Špaček
Stanislav Svozil
Jan Hampl
Jakub Sedivy
David Moravec
Michal Hradek
Jiří Tichacek
Matej Pinkas
Michael Krutil

Forwards:
Jakuk Konecny
Lukas Pajer
Tomas Urban
Sebastian Malat
Tomas Chlubna
Pavel Novak
Jakub Brabenec
Gabriel Sturzc
Ivan Ivan
Martin Ryšavý
Stanislav Vrhel
James Macha
Jakub Kos
Jaroslav Chmelar
Jan Mysak
Lukas Stehlik
Michal Gut
Josef Kolacek

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[JustSomeGuyCZ]

Alternates:
Goalies:
Tomáš Suchánek
Patrik Hamrla
Daniel Kral
Oliver Satny
Oldrich Cichon

Defensemen:
Jiri Hava
Marek Blaha
Tadeas Talafa
Filip Kovar
Tomas Tomek
Dominik Vacik

Forwards:
Josef Slavicek
Erik Meluzin
Jakub Maly
Dominik Binias
Štěpán Macháček
Michal Rouha
Filip Jansa
Marcel Marcel
Simon Marha
Jakub Altrichter
Petr Moravec

 

[Czechboy]

First camp. Velké Popovice 27.6. - 2.7.

Goalies:
Michal Postava
Jakub Malek
Nick Malik
Jan Bednar

Defensemen:
Ondrej Balaz
David Jiricek
Vladimír Kremlacek
David Špaček
Stanislav Svozil
Jan Hampl
Jakub Sedivy
David Moravec
Michal Hradek
Jiří Tichacek
Matej Pinkas
Michael Krutil

Forwards:
Jakuk Konecny
Lukas Pajer
Tomas Urban
Sebastian Malat
Tomas Chlubna
Pavel Novak
Jakub Brabenec
Gabriel Sturzc
Ivan Ivan
Martin Ryšavý
Stanislav Vrhel
James Macha
Jakub Kos
Jaroslav Chmelar
Jan Mysak
Lukas Stehlik
Michal Gut
Josef Kolacek

Thanks for posting this.

Is Hamara still hurt from U18?

This team does not have much offence. I do think it'll be out best D core in years... especially if Hamara is okay. Nice to see Nick Malik is still around.lol

 

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

Thanks for posting this.

Is Hamara still hurt from U18?

This team does not have much offence. I do think it'll be out best D core in years... especially if Hamara is okay. Nice to see Nick Malik is still around.lol

I think Hamara will be with the U18 team preparing for Hlinka cup.

 

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

We will play 4 matches in Vierumaki
19th July - Czech U20 vs Finland U19

20th July - Czech U20 vs Finland U20

22th July - Czech U20 vs Switzerland U20

23th July - Czech U20 vs Switzerland U20

 

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

We will play 4 matches in Vierumaki
19th July - Czech U20 vs Finland U19

20th July - Czech U20 vs Finland U20

22th July - Czech U20 vs Switzerland U20

23th July - Czech U20 vs Switzerland U20

Roster

Goalies:
Postava
Bednar
Malik

Defensemen:
Balaz
Jiricek
Svozil
Hampl
Sedivy
Moravec
Hradek
Tichacek
Krutil

Forwards:
Pajer
Urban
Kolacek
Konecny
Gut
Stehlik
Malat
Chlubna
Novak
Sturzc
Ivan
Rysavy
Vrhel
Kos
Mysak

 

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

Mysak got hattrick against Finland U19. Jiricek witu two assists. Czechs won 4-1.

Lineup
Bednář

Krutil Svozil
Šedivý Jiříček
D. Moravec Hrádek
Ticháček Pinkas

Myšák Koláček Novák
Konečný Urban Stehlík
Pajer Ivan Malát
Kos Vrhel Chlubna
Szturc

 

[Eye of Ra]

Jiri Kulich 2 points in 3 games in Czech league.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Konecny - Mysak - Gut
Rysavy - Novak - Kulich
Brabenec - Chlubna - Kos
Stehlík - Moravec - Malat
Ivan

Svozil - Jiricek
Krutil - Hamara
Moravec - Machu
Balaz

Bednar
Malik
Hamrla

Best team Czech had in a long time.

 

[Goodman68]

Konecny - Mysak - Gut
Rysavy - Novak - Kulich
Brabenec - Chlubna - Kos
Stehlík - Moravec - Malat
Ivan

Svozil - Jiricek
Krutil - Hamara
Moravec - Machu
Balaz

Bednar
Malik
Hamrla

Best team Czech had in a long time.

Defense should really be the best in a very long time. However, the attack is below average. Myšák will almost certainly play with Novák, so they played in preparation and they did well. The rest of the report is usually really below average. Perhaps except for Kulich, who I really liked at HGC and I hope that he will rise in the ranking for the draft.

 

[Czechboy]

Konecny - Mysak - Gut
Rysavy - Novak - Kulich
Brabenec - Chlubna - Kos
Stehlík - Moravec - Malat
Ivan

Svozil - Jiricek
Krutil - Hamara
Moravec - Machu
Balaz

Bednar
Malik
Hamrla

Best team Czech had in a long time.

I like the D... curious how it compares to a Big 5 D. Feels quite strong to me with porentially 5 guys being drafted. Jiricek is doing very well in Extraliga. Svozil should do well in all situations in CHL. I think Krutil is in AHL now which is also excellent if true. Hamara is not hurt anymore. Moravec is a regular in extraliga as well.

The forwards are definitely a notch below... no Lauko/Jenik type or Necas/Kaut/Chytil types. Maybe 4 of them get drafted in Round 3 or later? I really like Mysak but he's not the most dynamic. More a hardworking team guy.

 

[Antiillafire]

I like the D... curious how it compares to a Big 5 D. Feels quite strong to me with porentially 5 guys being drafted. Jiricek is doing very well in Extraliga. Svozil should do well in all situations in CHL. I think Krutil is in AHL now which is also excellent if true. Hamara is not hurt anymore. Moravec is a regular in extraliga as well.

The forwards are definitely a notch below... no Lauko/Jenik type or Necas/Kaut/Chytil types. Maybe 4 of them get drafted in Round 3 or later? I really like Mysak but he's not the most dynamic. More a hardworking team guy.

I agree, one of the better Czech teams defensively in a while and will be even better next season. However I still think forwards are notch below when zadina, Necas, kaut, etc were playing.

 

[Czechboy]

I agree, one of the better Czech teams defensively in a while and will be even better next season. However I still think forwards are notch below when zadina, Necas, kaut, etc were playing.

It's a neverending cycle.lol

This year we have Good D but below level forwards
Next year we'll have elite C's but no wingers
Then we'll have elite wingers but no C's
Then we'll have elite Centres and Wingers but no D
Then we'll get elite centres, wingers and D but our goalie will be a sieve.lol

I'm opposed to Czechs and Slovaks combining (because I want both nations to develop and sport to grow) but this might be the year where a Czech Slovak team would be damn good! Toss in Slafkovsky, Nemec on our D and a few others and we're back in the big 6!

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Two guys I’m curious if they’ll make it

From a selfish perspective, what are the chances Chmelar makes it?

From a sporting perspective, Sale is a player I think should be on the team. Does he have a chance? He should be a first round pick in 2023, and he’s off to a great start this season.

 

[kudla]

Two guys I’m curious if they’ll make it
From a sporting perspective, Sale is a player I think should be on the team. Does he have a chance? He should be a first round pick in 2023, and he’s off to a great start this season.

I think the chance is very small close to none. 04 guys like Kulich and Sapovaliv are probably better than him now.

 

[czechcanadian]

Konecny - Mysak - Gut
Rysavy - Novak - Kulich
Brabenec - Chlubna - Kos
Stehlík - Moravec - Malat
Ivan

Svozil - Jiricek
Krutil - Hamara
Moravec - Machu
Balaz

Bednar
Malik
Hamrla

Best team Czech had in a long time.

Good enough team to surprise a big 5. But special teams will have to be excellent.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Josef Krejsa has 2 points in 3 games in czech league. Another good player coming up.

 

[Goodman68]

Josef Krejsa has 2 points in 3 games in czech league. Another good player coming up.

170 cm, with this height it is practically impossible to play at the highest level. Unfortunately..

 

[Eye of Ra]

170 cm, with this height it is practically impossible to play at the highest level. Unfortunately..

his size should not be a problem in wjc

 

[Goodman68]

his size should not be a problem in wjc

Because he won't play there
No, I'm really skeptical about this. Times have changed and even small players are gaining ground far more than ever, but this is extreme. It may be valid in the Czech extra league, but world hockey is a level elsewhere.

 

[kudla]

Because he won't play there
No, I'm really skeptical about this. Times have changed and even small players are gaining ground far more than ever, but this is extreme. It may be valid in the Czech extra league, but world hockey is a level elsewhere.

Not that Krejsa is gonna make the team, but Petr Kodytek is 168 cm and made it 4 years ago.

 

[Goodman68]

Not that Krejsa is gonna make the team, but Petr Kodytek is 168 cm and made it 4 years ago.

Yes, and it never suited me, I distrust these extremely undersized players on the international scene. He would have to be absolutely exceptional in hockey to be able to replace his handicap.
Otherwise, I'm not saying he can't get on the list, I just don't personally believe it. He played 4 matches in the national team, the coaches probably have other favorites. But if he scores and plays well (I don't know, I've never seen him play), maybe he will be at the championship.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Because he won't play there
No, I'm really skeptical about this. Times have changed and even small players are gaining ground far more than ever, but this is extreme. It may be valid in the Czech extra league, but world hockey is a level elsewhere.

if he keeps putting up poiints in czech extra league, i would be shocked if he does not make it.

 

[Voodoozz]

Yes, and it never suited me, I distrust these extremely undersized players on the international scene. He would have to be absolutely exceptional in hockey to be able to replace his handicap.
Otherwise, I'm not saying he can't get on the list, I just don't personally believe it. He played 4 matches in the national team, the coaches probably have other favorites. But if he scores and plays well (I don't know, I've never seen him play), maybe he will be at the championship.

Kodytek is on his way to become one of the best players in Extraliga in 1 or 2 years, and also to be a regular national team consideration for Worlds.

Hypothetically, if he (Krejsa) is a good skater with a lot of energy, high compete level and is sufficiently skilled, i don't see why his height should prevent him from being nominated.

 

[Goodman68]

Kodytek is on his way to become one of the best players in Extraliga in 1 or 2 years, and also to be a regular national team consideration for Worlds.

Hypothetically, if he (Krejsa) is a good skater with a lot of energy, high compete level and is sufficiently skilled, i don't see why his height should prevent him from being nominated.

There are also exceptional players who have managed to establish themselves in world hockey despite their small stature. And then there is certainly a much larger crowd of those who were prevented from doing so by the handicap. It's a strange question when hockey is one of the most physical games ever.