The annual tournament is scheduled for August 25-31 in Switzerland.
The annual tournament is scheduled for August 25-31 in Switzerland.
Team Czechia has announced its roster for the upcoming U20 Five Nations Tournament, with plenty of WHL talent. Nine WHLers will travel to Switzerland and have the opportunity to represent their country. The tournament, which features teams from Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Slovakia, is used as an opportunity for national teams to scout players ahead of the World Juniors.
The forward group features four players, including two from the Edmonton Oil Kings. Adam Jecho and Miroslav Holinka will represent Edmonton, while Tri-City Americans Max Curran and Brandon Wheat Kings Dominik Petr. Tri-City will also be represented by Lukáš Matěcha, who is one of two goaltenders invited to the event.
Four players representing four WHL teams will be heading to Switzerland for the defence. Jakub Dvořák of the Swift Current Broncos is expected to be a key contributor to the team, while Moose Jaw Warriors Vojtěch Port should be a lock for the World Junior squad. They are joined by Kelowna Rockets' Marek Ročák and Kamloops Blazers' Matteo Kočí.
Team Czechia's schedule:
Tue, Aug 27 vs Switzerland
Wed, Aug 28 vs Slovakia
Thu, Aug 29, vs Sweden
Sat, Aug 31, vs Finland
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