HF Habs: U18 World Men's Hockey Championship, April 25-May 5

[MarkovsKnee]

I would think McKenna would be right there. He was racking up points on an average team.

I definitely wouldn't call Medicine Hat average. They have a lot of good players. It's a young team.

He should be one of Canada's top forwards. He didn't do a lot during the 2 exhibition games, so we'll see if he raises his play.

 

[jiboy]

Any confirmation about Helenius ? Im reading conflictual reports

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I definitely wouldn't call Medicine Hat average. They have a lot of good players. It's a young team.

He should be one of Canada's top forwards. He didn't do a lot during the 2 exhibition games, so we'll see if he raises his play.

They were taken out early in the playoffs. He and Basha did very well while Lindstrom was gone. Mckenna even put up points when Basha missed games. He is young for the tournament but since he did well in the WHL he will hopefully look god in this tourney.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

They were taken out early in the playoffs. He and Basha did very well while Lindstrom was gone. Mckenna even put up points when Basha missed games. He is young for the tournament but since he did well in the WHL he will hopefully look god in this tourney.

Oh I expect him to look good, too. He's a great player.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

USA vs Slovakia starting right now. I won't be able to watch Canada's game at 12 pm.

Slovakia has a lot of 2007s.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Any confirmation about Helenius ? Im reading conflictual reports

He's in. He was put on the official roster last night. They waited til last minute to do it.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Cole Hutson scores, 1-0 USA. He looked like Lane on that play.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

USA getting a PP due to puck over glass by Slovakia. Eiserman definitely shoots a lot.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Eiserman scores on PP. He had an empty net after a nice cross crease pass by Ziemer.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Is that on tsn ?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Is that on tsn ?

Yeah, and NHL network.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Steve Yzerman is at the game.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Button going on & on defending Eiserman against the criticism he's received this year. Dude, you've made the same criticisms in your columns.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Hagens, 3-0. He skates between 3 Slovakia players and scores 5 hole.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Hagens too much for Slovakia. 1g1a.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Well, USA should beat Slovakia no problem now. It's 3-0 after 1.

However, I don't think this US team medals this year. Defense is small & Slovakia has been able to win battles against them. A better team will take advantage.

I think Canada, Finland & Sweden are top 3 teams.

 

[Rapala]

Hagens, 3-0. He skates between 3 Slovakia players and scores 5 hole.

This game is such a no doubter.
The USA program just keeps pumping out multiple high quality parts in all positions.
When was the last time Team USA put out a poor skating team?

I don't remember either. I've felt they've had the overall edge on Canada for years now.

 

[CHwest]

I definitely wouldn't call Medicine Hat average. They have a lot of good players. It's a young team.

He should be one of Canada's top forwards. He didn't do a lot during the 2 exhibition games, so we'll see if he raises his play.

Yup, they will have two players that will go in the first round this year. Another in the thirdish.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Slovakia has no quality here.

Eiserman scored but was invisible basically.

Mudryk mentioned Hughes and Vinny are there.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Slovakia has no quality here.

Eiserman scored but was invisible basically.

Mudryk mentioned Hughes and Vinny are there.

Yeah, you expect Eiserman to show something against a weak Slovakia side, but he really didn't. The goal was an empty net setup by Ziemer & Hagens.

 

[Playmaker09]

Slovakia has no quality here.

Eiserman scored but was invisible basically.

Mudryk mentioned Hughes and Vinny are there.

Only guy I've noticed is Tomas Chrenko... who's 2026 eligible. So yeah, maybe not their tournament this year.

 

[Whalers Fan]

Hagens too much for Slovakia. 1g1a.

I think Hagens will end up being the best player from this year's U18 NTDP squad. Will be interesting to see how high he goes in the 2025 draft after a year in the NCAA.

 

[Rapala]

Well, USA should beat Slovakia no problem now. It's 3-0 after 1.

However, I don't think this US team medals this year. Defense is small & Slovakia has been able to win battles against them. A better team will take advantage.

I think Canada, Finland & Sweden are top 3 teams.

Did I hear right Canada have 14 players returning.

 

[SlafySZN]

Hagens looks great

 

[Egresch]

Only guy I've noticed is Tomas Chrenko... who's 2026 eligible. So yeah, maybe not their tournament this year.

Very weak group for Slovakia this year, hopefully Radivojevic will play as he is a leader. Being 07, he already played at WJC and played really well there.