Slovakia: Slovak youth hockey thread (NT´s, home leagues, CHL, the draft etc.) part II

kudla

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U16 game Slovakia 5-4 Czech Republic

goals:
28. Patzelt (Bartakovics), 33. Bartakovics (Petrovský), 36. Honzek (Nátny), 53. Rizdoň, 64. Mešár (Šotek).

this 2004 age group is really promising and this is without nemec, Slafkovsky, Elias
Patzelt didn't even play. This is the boxscore - 28. Ridzoň (Bartakovics), 33. Lachkovič (Kremnický), 36. Honzek (Nátny), 53. M. Molnár (Ridzoň), 64. Mešár (Petrovský, Šotek).
 
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The U18s were 3-0-0 at the Vlad Dzurilla 2020. Very balanced scoring from three lines. They outshot Germany 31-15, Switzerland 30-22 and Belarus 32-26. Leading goal scorer was defenceman Samuel Knazko with 2. Goaltender Simon Opatovsky 2 wins 1.00 GAA .951 SVSPCT, Tomas Bolo 1 win, 1.00 GAA .955 SVSPCT.
 
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Nine Slovak players selected in the 2020 CHL Import Draft:

Oliver Fatul (D, Tappara/Finland), drafted with pick #3 by Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
Alex Géci (C, Slovan Bratislava), draftet with pick #7 by Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Samuel Kňažko (D, Turku/Finland), drafted with pick #21 by Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Dávid Mudrák (D, Turku/Finland), drafted with pick #37 by Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Matej Kaslík (C, Malmö/Sweden), drafted with pick #47 by Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
Andrej Golian (D, Detva), drafted with pick #69 by Tri-City Americans (WHL)
Marko Stacha (D, Trenčín), drafted with pick #90 by Vancouver Giants (WHL)
Dominik Jendek (LW, Slovan Bratislava), drafted with pick #91 by Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Eugen Rabčan (G, Spišská Nová Ves), drafted with pick #102 by Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
 

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@Alex Taxman (futurescopehockey) on Samuel Kňažko:

"Knazko is an elite skater. He’s so quick and strong on his edges, which gives him the ability to change directions at will. Knazko utilizes *tons* of linear crossovers to gain speed, giving him a massive advantage when carrying the puck. (...) Knazko can run a power play, and more importantly, direct offense five on five. Knazko plays with a lot of flair, and stylistically, very similar to Quinn Hughes. His hands are those of a scoring winger, slick and fast. (...) Knazko is a guy that has tons of offensive upside, and can certainly run a power play at the next level. Knazko brings speed, skill, and consistent play to every game."
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Samuel Tirpak (dobberprospects.com):
"Kňažko is a smart offensive defenseman who likes to join the rush, skate with the puck and use his offensive skillset to set up plays for his teammates as well as quarterback a power play. He is an offensive defenseman with some defensive deficiencies but progress has been seen in that area in the last year and a half."

Eugene Helfrick (thehockeywriters.com)
"The most important aspect of Knazko’s game is his skating ability, which is described by many to be among the best in the draft for a defenseman. This, combined with his great hockey instincts, allows him to stay a step ahead of the game and allows him to capitalize on a great pass or a smart shot on goal."
 

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Steve Kournianos and Ross Martin (thedraftanalyst.com):

Oliver Fatul:
"He’s a meat-and-potatoes defender who won’t impress you with any specific puck skill and his creativity and playmaking is very limited. Tappara used him on their bottom pairing and on the penalty kill but he usually was on the bench for power plays and critical offensive-zone starts. Fatul’s skating, however, specifically moving backwards or laterally to interdict zone-entry attempts, is the strongest aspect of his game."

Alex Géci:
"A strong center with good size, soft hands, and a deadly wrist shot (...) He can be classified as a two-way type for the way he battles hard in the defensive end and kills penalties, but Geci also is a dangerous shooter with a lightning-quick release who can score from just about anywhere in the offensive zone. He is a good skater albeit not an explosive one, although Geci more than makes up for it with his high compete level and motor."

Marko Stacha:
"A swift offensive-minded defender with an active stick who has been a bottom-pairing defender in Slovakia’s elite Tipsport Liga, Stacha was solid for the Slovaks at the Ivan Hlinka where he displayed a quick first step and timely step-ups. Stacha can play physical when necessary and will use his upper-body strength to knock on-rushing puck carriers off balance or to shove them hard into the boards. He is, however, a puck rusher by nature and will look to join the rush or activate well below the faceoff dots to keep plays alive. Stacha delivers a crisp first pass and can use his footwork to fool aggressive forecheckers, but he still is learning the ropes on how to position himself properly and defend odd-man rushes."
 

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D Rayen Petrovicky (2002) > TUTO Hockey in Finnish Mestis. He will probably play matches in the junior league as well.
 

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Knazko and Mrazik both won’t play against the Czechs because they have flown north to play for their club teams. Mrazik could see significant time in SHL or loan to Allsvenskan

Mrazik didn't even dominate J20 SuperElit, he should definitely prove himself in juniors.
 

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Just watching the game 3 with the Czechs U20. 12minutes in the first period and Slovaks are already down 3 : 0. It's a copycat of game 2. Game 2 was a pure rubbish effort in the offensive zone with an usual lazy defensive play, static passing, no footwork to close the gap, no idea what to do with the puck. Don't get me wrong I know some of them are just 16-17 years old. I just don't understand the hype about them. It's the same sh*t just a different year all over again.

Edit: The final result of the game 3:1. The lone goal scored by Slafkovsky on PP. A quick tap in on a rebound from the end boards.
 
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Just watching the game 3 with the Czechs U20. 12minutes in the first period and Slovaks are already down 3 : 0. It's a copycat of game 2. Game 2 was a pure rubbish effort in the offensive zone with an usual lazy defensive play, static passing, no footwork to close the gap, no idea what to do with the puck. Don't get me wrong I know some of them are just 16-17 years old. I just don't understand the hype about them. It's the same sh*t just a different year all over again.

Edit: The final result of the game 3:1. The lone goal scored by Slafkovsky on PP. A quick tap in on a rebound from the end boards.
I agree. Also what’s with very little adjustments by petrovicky? The powerplay was horrible to watch as well. The team also has zero discipline and seems to love taking a penalty whenever a Czech player gets within 3 feet of them. We all know the 01s are very weak but this 3 game span was simply embarrassing to watch
 

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