Prospect Info: Round 3, Pick 90: Matej Tomek, G, Topeka (USHL) --> North Dakota (NCHC)

[Appleyard]

The goals against from last night:



Nothing too egregious:

1: Good shot through screen that went top corner.
2: Goalmouth scramble on PK where Sweden beat Dmen down low.
3: Breakaway.
4. Crazy goal on rebound.


He faced 34 shots apparently, stopping 30/34

 

[Tripod]

I wish he could have hung on for the 3-2 win. Hopefully he gets more chances to prove himself.

 

[CodyTheHuman]

Is that his first game in a year and a half? I would say that's not too bad of a result considering

 

[Appleyard]

Is that his first game in a year and a half? I would say that's not too bad of a result considering

He played for Slovakia in summer (late July) vs Switzerland and against the Czechs in tournament in the Czech Republic. 3-0 loss and a 3-1 loss.

 

[dingbathero]

Jesus. He HAS to push to play more, unless NHL is not his endgame nor passion.

 

[Curufinwe]

Cam Johnson is in his way at UND and has played every game for them in 17-18. Hopefully he signs a pro deal somewhere after this season and moves on.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=1137

 

[sobrien]

Did he play last night for Slovakia or did Huska? Or both...considering the score?

 

[Appleyard]

Did he play last night for Slovakia or did Huska? Or both...considering the score?

Huska.

The team was named today and Tomek, as expected, made it.

He is likely backup, but should get some games, one at least.

 

[Curufinwe]

Tomek got his first game time for UND on 1/13/17 and allowed 2 goals on 5 shots in 12 minutes.

http://www.undsports.com//fls/13500/stats/mhockey/2016-17/011317.HTM

So it can only get better for him there.

 

[backburner]

Tomek got his first game time for UND on 1/13/17 and allowed 2 goals on 5 shots in 12 minutes.

http://www.undsports.com//fls/13500/stats/mhockey/2016-17/011317.HTM

So it can only get better for him there.

was Friday the 13th.. thats why

 

[Hanji]

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

It's happening!!

 

[Hanji]

Pulled after the 1st period. 2 goals on 8 shots.

 

[Curufinwe]

was Friday the 13th.. thats why

Maybe it's just any Friday.

 

[Appleyard]

Johnson coming back.

Really tough spot for Tomek. He showed at WJC he can play - but unless he does something will have another year riding pine.

CHL is no-go now for Euro goalies.

USHL he could go to as an over-ager - but he would count both as over-ager AND 2x import spots due to being a goalie.

Transfer is an option - but where could he transfer to and be a starter after 2 years riding pine? Also would he be allowed to play next year after transfer?

Europe is an option - he could probably get a chance at a starting/split-starting gig in the Slovakian league or Czech 2nd tier if left pretty soon and played well in pre-season.

He could go to the ECHL for a year I suppose.

 

[Tripod]

Yeah at this point, sign him to play in the ECHL and see if you can salvage his career. He can play there for a few years if need be. Just getting him games is important.

 

[Larry44]

Yeah at this point, sign him to play in the ECHL and see if you can salvage his career. He can play there for a few years if need be. Just getting him games is important.

Even if he has to go back to Europe for a couple years it would be better than sitting again. He's running out of time.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

how do you pronounce that back up goalies last name?
buy a damn vowel man.

 

[Rebels57]

Looking like a poor draft choice at this time, unfortunately. Thankfully Hextall got Sandstrom that year too.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

I find it hard to believe he's good enough to get regular playing time in the ECHL. He can't even get time as an NCAA backup. I think he's going to have to either transfer to a small-time college, or play in a lower-level European league if he's got any hopes of rebuilding his career.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

does seem his chances of playing pro hockey in NA right now are pretty slim.

 

[30whales]

The whole Tomek situation is really hard to understand for UND fans. Cam Johnson is an average goalie so it is really weird that Tomek hasn't been able to crack the lineup even for a couple of starts.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

The whole Tomek situation is really hard to understand for UND fans. Cam Johnson is an average goalie so it is really weird that Tomek hasn't been able to crack the lineup even for a couple of starts.

UND-based confusion is a pretty common thing around here lately

 

[Chuck Downie]

 

[Larry44]

At least he might play somewhere next year....