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

[MarkovsKnee]

Constanzo 3rd goalie? Did you see the lines?

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


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

I like TC's team, but I think Tanner Molendyk would be a huge add if they can get him. I think there's more than enough scoring upfront.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

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

Tomorrow is the last exhibition game for Canada. Tournament starts Thursday. At most 3rd goalie gets half a game.

Canada vs Sweden. 8:30 EDT.

I'll be at work, and won't be able to watch it live.

 

[Mrb1p]

Swedish team:

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Thats a pretty deep team. Zether, FUS, Forsfjall, Edstrom, NDN, Lindstein, Willander, ASP are all very interesting.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

It looks like Saskatoon will go down 2-0 in their series with Red Deer. Sweep can be done by Wednesday. Hopefully Molendyk is in Switzerland by Thursday. He'll miss 1st game.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Thats a pretty deep team. Zether, FUS, Forsfjall, Edstrom, NDN, Lindstein, Willander, ASP are all very interesting.

Zether is an October birthday, so a 2024. He's already 6'3. RHC.

I'm curious about Sweden's goaltending. Not really familiar with any of them.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Tomorrow is the last exhibition game for Canada. Tournament starts Thursday. At most 3rd goalie gets half a game.

Canada vs Sweden. 8:30 EDT.

I'll be at work, and won't be able to watch it live.

How would you watch it?

 

[Mrb1p]

Zether is an October birthday, so a 2024. He's already 6'3. RHC.

I'm curious about Sweden's goaltending. Not really familiar with any of them.

I know and already producing very well in juniors. Exciting.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

How would you watch it?

It's on TSN4, tsn.ca & on their app.

Hopefully they'll re-run later at night. They sometimes do that.

 

[Playmaker09]

I like TC's team, but I think Tanner Molendyk would be a huge add if they can get him. I think there's more than enough scoring upfront.

They already have 7 D named but only 12 F.

Not sure another D is in the cards.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

They already have 7 D named but only 12 F.

Not sure another D is in the cards.

Yeah, should have checked the roster. Chances are high Prince George is out by Wednesday, so Riley Heidt could be a late add on.

I wonder if they'd add Michael Misa if Saginaw is out by Thursday?

 

[Playmaker09]

Yeah, should have checked the roster. Chances are high Prince George is out by Wednesday, so Riley Heidt could be a late add on.

I wonder if they'd add Michael Misa if Saginaw is out by Thursday?

Another C (Heidt/Yager) would be very welcome. Knocks Ritchie down into a 3rd line role.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Another C (Heidt/Yager) would be very welcome. Knocks Ritchie down into a 3rd line role.

Think Moose Jaw - Winnipeg is going at least 6 games. Don't see the timing being right for Yager to join - assuming Winnipeg wins the series.

Heidt is definitely going to be available after Wednesday. PG is completely over matched against Seattle. No game has even been close.

 

[Goldenhands]

Think Moose Jaw - Winnipeg is going at least 6 games. Don't see the timing being right for Yager to join - assuming Winnipeg wins the series.

Heidt is definitely going to be available after Wednesday. PG is completely over matched against Seattle. No game has even been close.

Heidt is very fun to watch, great skater and slick puckhandler, will be a great add to the team.

 

[SOLR]

Another C (Heidt/Yager) would be very welcome. Knocks Ritchie down into a 3rd line role.

Yeah pretty sure that's the plan and if it can't happen for some reason, maybe they try Catton on the 2nd line.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

It's on TSN4, tsn.ca & on their app.

Hopefully they'll re-run later at night. They sometimes do that.

I don't see it on their schedule but I'll check it out tomorrow.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

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.

It’ll be fun to see him in an alpha dog role playing against his peers. I’m hoping he has a massive tourney. Can’t wait to see him and Smith go toe to toe.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Is Aron Kiviharju still highly touted? Feels like this kids stock has fallen incredibly people were talking about him alot as a 16 year old generational finish D. Size issues? Lack of progress?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I don't see it on their schedule but I'll check it out tomorrow.

I personally find the TSN website terrible. I use 3rd party.

TV Schedule for TSN4

See the upcoming TV listings for TSN4

www.tvpassport.com

They're showing 2 games. Canada vs Sweden at 8:30 am then Czech Republic vs Slovakia at 12:30 pm. Both should be excellent games.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Is Aron Kiviharju still highly touted? Feels like this kids stock has fallen incredibly people were talking about him alot as a 16 year old generational finish D. Size issues? Lack of progress?

A combination of size & skating. He's still super small plus other players stepping up. He's already fallen to around #15 range for 2024 draft with several defenseman jumping him.

 

[SOLR]

Is Aron Kiviharju still highly touted? Feels like this kids stock has fallen incredibly people were talking about him alot as a 16 year old generational finish D. Size issues? Lack of progress?

Levshunov is 6'3, a good skater, a good shooter, good IQ, impossible to ignore.
From Belarus, but he's already in the US.

Vaisanen is who is hurting Kivi's ranking the most, because he has surpassed Kivi in 1 year and then that invites scouts to rank others ahead of him, not sure how firm that is yet.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I personally find the TSN website terrible. I use 3rd party.

TV Schedule for TSN4

See the upcoming TV listings for TSN4

www.tvpassport.com

They're showing 2 games. Canada vs Sweden at 8:30 am then Czech Republic vs Slovakia at 12:30 pm. Both should be excellent games.

Yes. That's the beginning of the tournament on Thursday. TSN5 has USA - Latvia at 10 am and Finland - Switzerland at 2 pm as well.

Edit; Canada game will be replayed on TSN2 ay 9:30 pm so you will be able to see it (if you get all the TSN channels).

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[1909]

It's a bit of a joke when most CHL kids are still playing in Playoffs.

Same for the "World" Championship for the pros.

 

[SOLR]

It's a bit of a joke when most CHL kids are still playing in Playoffs.

Same for the "World" Championship for the pros.

It's fine, we are always a bit handicapped, but overall we have the depth to take it and it gives more opportunities for 16, 15 years old to get some experience in the program and this is good for continuity.

Like if Heidt and Yager made it, Celebrini might be forced to the wing - I think it's good for everyone that he gets an opportunity at 16, this might be his only U18 opportunity, and he's likely to be at Hlinka and WJC, be considered "graduated".

 

[WinterLion]

It's fine, we are always a bit handicapped, but overall we have the depth to take it and it gives more opportunities for 16, 15 years old to get some experience in the program and this is good for continuity.

Like if Heidt and Yager made it, Celebrini might be forced to the wing - I think it's good for everyone that he gets an opportunity at 16, this might be his only U18 opportunity, and he's likely to be at Hlinka and WJC, be considered "graduated".

Hope we get to see Yager and Heidt! Is it possible both get on the team?