HF Habs: 2023 World U18 Men's Hockey Championship: Finals Sunday, April 30 | Canada wins Bronze, 4-3 (OT) | USA wins Gold, 3-2 (OT), Sweden Silver

[WeThreeKings]

I wonder if a dominant performance from Dvorsky would do anything to help his draft stock at all. I know he has a track record of performing well against his own age group, but I'm curious if showcasing that again a few months before the draft would help offset the somewhat lackluster season he had in the AIK.

He can definitely help his draft stock if he shows against his peer group that he has skills that he simply didn't demonstrate in the WJCs or Allsvenskans.

 

[SOLR]

Now that is a name I have not heard in a long time.

Since last year's U18 lol

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Has Team Slovakia been announced yet? I'm hoping to see Dvorsky playing against kids his own age for a change.

I'm also looking forward to seeing Strbak. I was impressed by him when I saw him play in person at the WJC.

I haven't seen a full list yet; however Czech Republic is sending Hrabal (G). David Jiricek's younger brother Adam (2024) will play, as will Jakub Dvorak (2023) & Tomas Galvas (2024).

 

[Antiillafire]

Has Team Slovakia been announced yet? I'm hoping to see Dvorsky playing against kids his own age for a change.

I'm also looking forward to seeing Strbak. I was impressed by him when I saw him play in person at the WJC.

Yes it has been, this is it:

Ondrej Molnar, the second best forward, remains suspended by the Slovak hockey federation due to the ongoing police investigation. Major major loss for this team

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Czech lineup:

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Canada's lineup - so far:

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Finland's lineup:

 

[bcv]

Yes it has been, this is it:

Ondrej Molnar, the second best forward, remains suspended by the Slovak hockey federation due to the ongoing police investigation. Major major loss for this team

Do we know what he’s being investigated for?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Do we know what he’s being investigated for?

He got into a fight at school, I believe. There were several other people involved.

 

[atrud66]

Canada's lineup - so far:

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I forget, does Canada usually bolster their lineup as players get eliminated from CHL playoffs?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I forget, does Canada usually bolster their lineup as players get eliminated from CHL playoffs?

They do, but I believe it's usually only for the high end guys, not someone who might displace 1, or 2 players

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I forget, does Canada usually bolster their lineup as players get eliminated from CHL playoffs?

They sometimes add a player or two from CHL 2nd round eliminations.

For instance, if Yager or Benson get eliminated in time they might add one of them. Ditto Tanner Molendyk.

But, not always. It doesn't always work out.

 

[SOLR]

Finland's lineup:

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Story to watch.

1) Vaisainen vs. Kivi
2) How's Pieniniemi vs. these 2.
3) How many pucks Halttunen snapped in his basement during the year? Can he aim yet?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Story to watch.

1) Vaisainen vs. Kivi
2) How's Pieniniemi vs. these 2.
3) How many pucks Halttunen snapped in his basement during the year? Can he aim yet?

At minimum, they should have excellent goaltending. We'll see about the rest.

 

[SlafySZN]

Yes it has been, this is it:

Ondrej Molnar, the second best forward, remains suspended by the Slovak hockey federation due to the ongoing police investigation. Major major loss for this team

No Samuel Honzek? Is he too old

 

[kudla]

No Samuel Honzek? Is he too old

Yes, he is 2004 born (not 2005)

 

[MarkovsKnee]

No Samuel Honzek? Is he too old

November birthday.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Yes it has been, this is it:

Ondrej Molnar, the second best forward, remains suspended by the Slovak hockey federation due to the ongoing police investigation. Major major loss for this team

Thank you! Great to hear Dvorsky will be playing. I thought he did great as a 17-year old in the WJC with defensive assignments against USA and Canada's top lines (a win and an OT loss). I'm hoping he gets an opportunity to be turned loose offensively next week.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Canada & Finland played an exhibition game today.
It wasn't televised. Colby Barlow scored in OT to give Canada a 6-5 win.

Finland got off to a 3-0 lead. Comeback win for Canada.

 

[SOLR]

At minimum, they should have excellent goaltending. We'll see about the rest.

Should have the best defence as well (Vaisa is going top 5, Kivi top 15 next year), they don't really have the talent they usually have upfront this year.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Oh goaltender Joey Constanzo started for Canada, and was replaced with Gabriel D'Aigle midway through game.

Noa Vali started for Finland and was replaced by Eemil Vinni at half as well.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Swedish team:

 

[SOLR]

Oh goaltender Joey Constanzo started for Canada, and was replaced with Gabriel D'Aigle midway through game.

Noa Vali started for Finland and was replaced by Eemil Vinni at half as well.

Constanzo 3rd goalie? Did you see the lines?

Looks like there's a Martone - Howe - Lardis line and Barlow - Celebrini - something

Swedish team:

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It's a deep team, but if Canada can add Yager...not sure how any of the big teams will compete.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Constanzo 3rd goalie?

I believe so. Team Canada plays another exhibition game tomorrow against Switzerland, I expect Bjarnason to play that one fully.

Maybe they were looking at who should be backup. I expect Bjarnason to be #1.

Game tomorrow is also not televised.

 

[SOLR]

I believe so. Team Canada plays another exhibition game tomorrow against Switzerland, I expect Bjarnason to play that one fully.

Maybe they were looking at who should be backup. I expect Bjarnason to be #1.

Game tomorrow is also not televised.

Or maybe the 3rd goalie will get a full-game equivalent during exhibitions because he won't see the ice after.