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CZE Galvas Tomas 11-Feb-06 5-10 148 LD L CS NR 7-3-6-9

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2026 Draft Eligibles – results from WJC. Bold/italic is point-per-game players.

USA Reid Chase 30-Dec-07 6′ 2″ 185 RD R CS A 5-2-2-4
USA Rheaume-Mullen Dakoda 18-Dec-06 6′ 0.5″ 182 LD L CS W 3-0-0-0

CAN Carels Carson 23-Jun-08 6′ 1″ 174 LD L CS A 5-0-1-1
CAN Verhoeff Keaton 19-Jun-08 6′ 4″ 212 RD R CS A 5-0-4-4
CAN McKenna Gavin 20-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 165 LW L CS A 7-4-10-14

SWE Stenberg Ivar 30-Sep-07 6′ 0″ 181 LW L CS A 7-4-6-10
SWE Björck Viggo 12-May-08 5′ 9″ 172 C R CS B 7-3-6-9
SWE Håkansson William 8-Oct-07 6′ 4″ 207 LD L CS B 7-0-2-2
SWE Karlsson Casper Juustovaara 25-Oct-07 5′ 8″ 168 C L CS W 7-2-0-2

FIN Suvanto Oliver 3-Sep-08 6′ 3″ 205 LW L CS A 7-2-0-2
FIN Piiparinen Juho 10-Aug-08 6′ 3″ 203 RD R CS A 4-0-1-1
FIN Vanhanen Matias 11-Sep-07 5′ 10.5″ 174 LW L CS W 7-0-6-6

CZE Novotný Adam 13-Nov-07 6′ 1″ 198 LW L CS A 7-0-3-3
CZE Vanecek Jakub 25-Feb-08 6′ 2″ 185 LD L CS B DNP
CZE Man Matyas 31-May-06 6′ 5″ 192 LD L CS NR 7-0-2-2
CZE Dravecký Vladimír 19-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 187 RD R CS B 7-0-0-0
CZE Orsulak Michal 26-Aug-07 6′ 4″ 220 G R CS C 4-0.860-3.20
CZE Stebetak Ondrej 19-Jul-07 6′ 1.5″ 173 G L CS C DNP

SVK Goljer Adam 7-Jun-08 6′ 3″ 194 RD R CS C 5-0-0-0
SVK Tomik Tobias 18-Dec-07 6′ 1″ 190 C L CS C 5-1-1-2
SVK Chrenko Tomas 2-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 170 C R CS C 5-5-3-8
SVK Nemec Adam 18-Oct-07 6′ 1″ 176 LW L CS B 5-1-4-5
SVK Misiak Alex 22-Jun-07 5′ 11.0″ 173 RW L CS NR 4-0-1-1
SVK Radivojevic Luka 3-Jan-07 5′ 9.25″ 165 RD R CS NR 4-1-4-5

LAT Smits Alberts 2-Dec-07 6′ 3″ 205 LD L CS A 5-1-4-5
LAT Murnieks Olivers 31-Jul-08 6′ 1″ 194 C L CS B 5-1-3-4
LAT Berzkalns Rudolfs 3-Mar-08 6′ 4″ 203 LW L CS C 5-1-0-1
LAT Klaucans Martins 8-Jul-08 6′ 0″ 190 LW L CS NR 5-0-1-1
LAT Flugins Karlis 11-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 185 RW R CS NR 5-1-0-1

SUI Steiner Lars 12-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 181 RW R CS B 5-1-3-4

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CHI Prospects:
USA Spellacy AJ 24-Feb-06 6′ 3″ 205 C R CHI 2024 Rd 3 5-1-3-4
SWE Frondell Anton 7-May-07 6′ 1″ 205 LW L CHI 2025 Rd 1 7-5-3-8
CZE Nestrasil Vaclav 6-Apr-07 6′ 6″ 190 RW R CHI 2025 Rd 1 7-2-6-8

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All the preliminary rosters are in for the WJC. Here’s a list of some of the players to watch for the 2026 draft (plus the CHI prospects):

USA Reid Chase 30-Dec-07 6′ 2″ 185 RD R CS A
USA Rheaume-Mullen Dakoda 18-Dec-06 6′ 0.5″ 182 LD L CS W
USA Spellacy AJ 24-Feb-06 6′ 3″ 205 C R CHI 2024 Rd 3

CAN Carels Carson 23-Jun-08 6′ 1″ 174 LD L CS A
CAN Verhoeff Keaton 19-Jun-08 6′ 4″ 212 RD R CS A
CAN McKenna Gavin 20-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 165 LW L CS A
CAN Vanacker Marek 12-Apr-06 6′ 1″ 187 LW L CHI 2024 Rd 1

SWE Stenberg Ivar 30-Sep-07 6′ 0″ 181 LW L CS A
SWE Björck Viggo 12-May-08 5′ 9″ 172 C R CS B
SWE Håkansson William 8-Oct-07 6′ 4″ 207 LD L CS B
SWE Karlsson Casper Juustovaara 25-Oct-07 5′ 8″ 168 C L CS W
SWE Frondell Anton 7-May-07 6′ 1″ 205 LW L CHI 2025 Rd 1

FIN Suvanto Oliver 3-Sep-08 6′ 3″ 205 LW L CS A
FIN Piiparinen Juho 10-Aug-08 6′ 3″ 203 RD R CS A
FIN Vanhanen Matias 11-Sep-07 5′ 10.5″ 174 LW L CS W

CZE Novotný Adam 13-Nov-07 6′ 1″ 198 LW L CS A
CZE Vanecek Jakub 25-Feb-08 6′ 2″ 185 LD L CS B
CZE Dravecký Vladimír 19-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 187 RD R CS B
CZE Orsulak Michal 26-Aug-07 6′ 4″ 220 G R CS C
CZE Stebetak Ondrej 19-Jul-07 6′ 1.5″ 173 G L CS C
CZE Nestrasil Vaclav 6-Apr-07 6′ 6″ 190 RW R CHI 2025 Rd 1

SVK Goljer Adam 7-Jun-08 6′ 3″ 194 RD R CS C
SVK Tomik Tobias 18-Dec-07 6′ 1″ 190 C L CS C
SVK Chrenko Tomas 2-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 170 C R CS C
SVK Nemec Adam 18-Oct-07 6′ 1″ 176 LW L CS B
SVK Misiak Alex 22-Jun-07 5′ 11.0″ 173 RW L CS NR
SVK Radivojevic Luka 3-Jan-07 5′ 9.25″ 165 RD R CS NR

LAT Smits Alberts 2-Dec-07 6′ 3″ 205 LD L CS A
LAT Murnieks Olivers 31-Jul-08 6′ 1″ 194 C L CS B
LAT Berzkalns Rudolfs 3-Mar-08 6′ 4″ 203 LW L CS C
LAT Klaucans Martins 8-Jul-08 6′ 0″ 190 LW L CS NR
LAT Flugins Karlis 11-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 185 RW R CS NR

SUI Steiner Lars 12-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 181 RW R CS B

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https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2025/12/14/blackhawks-prospects-vaclav-nestrasil-umass-hockey-offense-off-the-rush

Nestrasil story today from the Sun-Times

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http://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1608/finland-u20

Finland roster for World juniors.

C Suvanto and D Piiparainen are highly ranked for the draft (CS A prospects).

F Vanhanen wasn’t drafted last year but is having a good year at Everett WHL (30-7-37-44).

F Vilho Vanhatalo (CS B for 2026 draft) is not on the roster.

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Mason West playing for Fargo tonight. Streaming on Flo Sports.

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http://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-world-juniors-preview-team-slovakia-schedule-roster-projection

World juniors preview for Slovakia from Daily Faceoff.

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Sweden preliminary roster for World juniors:

Frondell is there.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/team/756/sweden-u20

F Ivar Stenberg is ranked top 5 for 2026 draft
F Casper Juustovara Karlsson is small but looked good in the one game I saw, draft eligible 2026
F Viggo Bjorck is a likely first rounder in 2026, may drop a little due to size
D William Hakansson is huge and has a lot of talent, should be mid-1st or so in the 2026 draft

D Malte Gustafsson is not on the roster. Also expected to be 1st rounder in 2026

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Slovakia roster 2026 world juniors:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1634/slovakia-u20

Alex Misiak (brother of Martin) is there. D Goljer and F Tomik are round 2-3 for 2026 draft.

Looks like there are a lot of players that fell through the draft last year like Misiak did.

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Vaclav Nestrasil on the Czechia roster for the IIHF World Juniors starting Dec. 26.

Full team here:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/world-juniors/article/czechia-unveils-roster-for-world-junior-championship/

Some players who might be interesting to watch:
G Michal Orsulak has had a nice season so far in Prince Albert (1.99 GA, 0.919 SP) after going undrafted last year (CS C).

D Vladimir Dravecky plays at Brantford with Vanacker and Holmes and can drive the play with excellent passing. 2026 draft eligible (CS B).

D Tomas Galvas is the brother of Jakub Galvas who was a CHI draft pick several years ago. Tomas has gone undrafted past 2 years.

D Matyas Man is a big (6-6, 203) player just came over to Prince Albert this year and is still adjusting to NA. Physical but not scoring much so far. No idea if he has any draft prospects; went undrafted last 2 years.

D Jakub Vanecek is big (6-2 194) and also scoring pretty well at Tri-City WHL (23-5-10-15). New to NA, draft eligible this year. (CS B)

F Adam Novotny is a top 20 pick for 2026 (CS A). Good size (6-1, 205), 26-16-13-29 so far in Peterborough.

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Jiri Felcman (CHI Rd. 3 2023) played last year but isn’t on the roster this year.

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Preliminary USA roster out for IIHF World Juniors. Spellacy is on the list along with 3 draft eligibles. 28 to camp, 25 on the final team. Camp starts Dec. 15.

https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1350759

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November 21, 2025 Seattle 7, Victoria 4 (WHL)
Victoria is playing a lot of younger players right now; kept it close until the 3rd period.

Timofei Runtso Victoria Royals 6-Jul-07 6-2 185 RD (Undrafted 2025, CS W)
Bigger defenseman who shows all-around good play on defense and offense, including power play and penalty kill. Able to break up plays on defense. Had an assist in the game. Headed to Miami (OH) in 2026-27. Scoring well this year and so could get some later round consideration in the draft after being bypassed last year. 23-4-14-18 so far.

Nolan Stewart Victoria Royals 12-Jan-08 5-10 168 RW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Stewart is not large but shows good speed and agility. Able to accelerate quickly and had a solo rush late in the game and scored. Willing to go into corners and behind net to contest for pucks. 23-4-11-15 this year after 61-12-11-23 last year.

Mikola Kosarev Victoria Royals 24-Oct-07 6-0 192 LD (2026 Eligible, CS -)
Kosarev made some good plays on defense (played a 2 on 1 well) but was also caught high a couple of times. Plays point on the power play. Took a penalty behind his own net. Eligible for 2026 draft but not rated by Central Scouting. Import from Ukraine who is new to the WHL this year. May need some more development next year to get consideration for a draft slot. 19-0-1-1 this year.

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025) – see previous entries
Scored a goal in the game. 20-7-13-20 for the season with 26 PIM.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W) – see previous entries
20-3-5-8 with 33 PIM for the season.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) 19-Jul-05 6-5 216 LD – see previous entries
15-1-6-7 with 29 PIM so far in Seattle.

2027 Eligibles:

Ludovic Perreault Victoria Royals 20-Mar-09 5-7 167 LW (2027 Eligible)
Speedy winger who is always in the play and can be dangerous. Willing to contest for pucks also. Fast and agile and able to carry the puck; scored a goal during the game. Still developing but shows promise for the 2027 draft. 23-5-4-9 this year.

Jacob Schwartz Victoria Royals 6-Jun-09 5-8 162 LC (2027 Eligible)
Had a quiet game and did not dent the score sheet. Good speed and was a high pick for Victoria in the 2024 draft. Will see how he develops this year and next. 17-1-1-2 so far this year.

Odin Vauhkonen Victoria Royals 16-Sep-08 6-0 189 LD (2027 Eligible)
California import with good size who showed well on defense; on one play guided puck carrier to edge and broke up the play. Good handling and passing ability and plays on the power play and penalty kill. Missed 2026 draft by one day so has an extra year to develop. 22-2-5-7 this year.

Brock England Seattle Thunderbirds 22-Aug-09 5-11 161 LC (2027 Eligible) – see previous entries
Goal and an assist for the night. Got the insurance goal for Seattle. 16-9-12-21 so far this year.

See all game notes at: hockeystew25.blogspot.com/

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November 19, 2025 Chicoutimi 5, Newfoundland 2 (QMJHL)

Emile Ricard Chicoutimi Sagueneens 18-Nov-07 6-0 180 LW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Mid-sized player who shows good speed and agility. Had a goal on the rush but it was waved off. Good reactions and can carry the puck well. 19-6-8-14 this year after 64-14-11-25 last year. Will need to show good scoring ability to get draft consideration in 2026.

Alonso Gosselin Chicoutimi Sagueneens 13-Aug-07 6-1 195 LD (Undrafted 2025)
Gosselin has good size and is able to carry the puck well. Was able to get shots on goal. Was passed over in last year’s draft, will have to show scoring and defense to have a chance in the draft this year. Currently 20-1-7-8, 58-5-11-16 last year.

Nathan LeCompte Chicoutimi Sagueneens 19-Jan-07 5-10 165 RC (Undrafted 2025)
LeCompte is the son of former Chicago #1 Eric LeCompte; was passed over in the draft last year. Smaller player with good offensive skills. Can pass and is able to get shots on goal. Plays on the power play on the left side. Scoring well this year (point per game) on a loaded Chicoutimi team. Scoring and overall play must stand out to offset lack of size to get consideration for the draft. 18-6-13-19 this year, 56-14-35-49 last year.
pp, faceoffs, carry in speed, pass across, near breakaway, shot, shot, shot, pk, lw pp, backhand goal in close,

Biagio Daniele Newfoundland Regiment 30-Jun-08 6-1 183 LD (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Good sized player that shows some ability to break up plays in the defensive zone. Able to carry and get shots on net. W rating from Central Scouting. 21-1-6-7 this year after 47-0-9-9 last year.

Louis-François Bélanger Newfoundland Regiment 14-Nov-07 5-8 163 LC (2026 Eligible, CS -)
Belanger did not have any preseason recognition but got off to a hot start in the QMJHL, and has cooled some lately. Small player with good skating and scoring ability. Not ranked by Central Scouting. Point per game so far (20-11-10-21), 52-15-17-32 last year.

Lynden Larsen Newfoundland Regiment 29-Jan-08 6-4 207 LW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Big winger who is physical on the forecheck. Got a Watch rating from Central Scouting. 21-2-2-4 this year, 31-2-5-7 last year.

Antoine Proulx Newfoundland Regiment 11-Jul-08 5-11 169 LG (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Proulx showed reasonably well as he was under pressure most of the game. Smaller goaile who shows good reactions. GAA 3.29, Save percentage 0.892 so far this year.

Liam Arsenault Newfoundland Regiment 26-Nov-08 5-9 167 LW (2027 Eligible)
Aresenault is a smaller, active player who is eligible for the 2027 draft. Always in the play, shows good skills and is playing on penalty kill and power play. Good reactions and can carry in on the power play. Took 2 penalties in the game. 21-10-5-15 this year, 55-6-10-16 last year.

Benjamin Veitch Newfoundland Regiment 11-Oct-09 6-1 199 LC (2028 Eligible)
High draft pick (#5 OA QMJHL 2025) who has good size and agility. Had a goal in the game and shows ability to get shots off quickly. Has two seasons to develop before the 2028 draft. 18-3-2-5 this year.

Quinn Norman Newfoundland Regiment 22-Dec-09 6-0 166 LD (2028 Eligible)
Another high pick (#6 OA QMJHL 2025) already playing in the Q with plenty of time to develop. Handles puck well. 16-0-0-0 so far.
carry in, handling in ozone,

Marek Danicek Newfoundland Regiment 5-Sep-2006 6-0 162 LHRW (Undrafted 2024)
Czechia import this year as a 20 years old. Average size but shows good handling and maneuvering skills on offense. Not sure if he is getting draft attention but is scoring well so far; 21-11-18-29 this year.

See all game notes at: hockeystew25.blogspot.com/

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November 14, 2025 Prince Albert 5, Seattle 4 – OT (WHL)

Jonah Siverston Prince Albert Raiders 27-Aug-08 6-3 194 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #147, CS C)
Siverston is a bigger player and is willing to use his size; spent a lot of time in the game engaged on the boards in all zones. Is able to use his strength to advance the puck down the boards. Lost a couple of carries in open ice; had a shot on goal. Should draw interest as at least a possible bottom six energy forward with upside if his offensive game develops. Getting some time on second unit power play. Currently 19-6-4-10 for the year.

Riley Boychuk Prince Albert Raiders 31-Jan-08 5-9 161 RW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Small speedy player who is always around the puck. Plays on the first power play unit, good passer, had an assist in the game. Willing to go into the corners and behind the net to contest for possession. Can find passing lanes in traffic. Was a high pick (#2 overall) for Prince Albert in the WHL 2023 draft. Currently 19-3-16-19 for the season and will need to keep scoring to get some draft consideration. 63-14-15-29 last year at PA.

Ty Meunier Prince Albert Raiders 16-Aug-08 5-8 162 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #224, CS –)
Meunier is another small speedy player who can carry the puck well and find offensive opportunities. 2 SOG for the night. Plays on the second power play unit. Currently 18-5-6-11 after 68-14-15-29 last year.

Daxon Rudolph Prince Albert Raiders 6-Mar-08 6-1 194 RD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #18, CS A)
Rudolph is a smooth and fast skater who is very good at carrying and controlling the puck and passing. Controls well in the offensive zone and has a very hard shot; beat the goalie clean on an open point shot on the power play. Took one penalty but also drew a high sticking 4 minute penalty. Plays the point on the first power play. Uses the stick well on defense and can bat pucks down and control. Is able to rove widely in all zones and then get back into position. Talent stands out and it is easy to see why he is rated in the middle of the first round for the 2026 draft. Was second star in the game and had a goal and 4 shots. Currently 19-6-9-15 after 64-7-34-41 last year.

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
2 SOG for the game with one wide open chance on the power play. 18-6-13-19 for the season with 24 PIM.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Quiet game; 1 SOG. 18-3-5-8 with 29 PIM for the season.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) 19-Jul-05 6-5 216 LD
Had 1 assist for the game, took a penalty, and had a nice block on the penalty kill. Physical in front of own net. Not clear if he can get past the AHL or even get signed to a contract, but he does execute the physical part of the game and shows good instincts and judgement. Posting points at a much higher rate than last year. 13-1-6-7 with 27 PIM so far in Seattle.

2027 Eligibles:

Brock England Seattle Thunderbirds 22-Aug-09 5-11 161 LC (2027 Eligible)
First star of the game with 1 G and 2 A. Was a high pick for Seattle and is showing good offensive ability. 14-8-9-17 so far this year.

Ben Harvey Prince Albert Raiders 6-Aug-09 5-11 184 RW (2027 Eligible)
Harvey is not huge but sturdy and has good agility and motor. Willing to go into corners and behind net to contest for possession; shows high energy and good stamina. Had an assist and 3 shots on the game, played some center and was 3 for 8 on faceoffs. Drafted #4 overall in the 2024 WHL draft. Currently 14-3-4-7 this year.

Brock Cripps Prince Albert Raiders 23-Jul-09 5-10 160 RD (2027 Eligible)
Smaller defenseman who is quick and has good speed. Contests in front of net on defense and does well. Drafted #2 overall in the 2024 WHL draft. 14-0-7-7 this year.

See all game notes at: hockeystew25.blogspot.com/

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November 8, 2025 Seattle 7, Vancouver 3 (WHL)

Tyus Sparks Vancouver Giants 4-Jan-08 6-0 196 RC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #148, CS C)
Sparks seems to be a well-rounded player who thick but not tall. He has good agility, speed and puck control and is always in the play. Shows good burst on the carry in and can create chances. Willing to drive the net and got a good chance on a rush. Had a steal in the offensive zone for a chance. Had two assists in the game. With high energy and good offensive skills, this player could be drafted as a prospective contributor in the bottom six for an NHL team. Currently rated round 5 or 6, but with improvement over the season could jump up some int the 2026 draft. 18-6-9-15 this year for Vancouver, 53-11-6-17 last year.

Ryan Lin Vancouver Giants 18-Apr-08 5-11 172 RD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #8, CS A)
Lin shows fast skating with a smooth stride and it is immediately apparent why he is highly rated for the 2026 NHL draft. Plays the penalty kill and runs the point on the power play and showed good stamina tonight playing long shifts on special teams. Had a good rubout in the defensive zone. Has more emphasis on passing right now as shown in his stats; 18-3-19-22 this year, 60-5-48-53 last year. Is a smaller player and will need to add some strength while keeping his speed and agility. Would expect more goal scoring as he develops. Rated top 10 in the 2026 draft right now.

Brett Olson Vancouver Giants 24-Feb-08 6-2 190 RC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #163, CS W)
Good sized forward who is active and has a nose for the net in the offensive zone. Had several opportunities in the offensive zone, otherwise had a quiet game. Has a later round grade right now. 19-3-6-9 this year after 64-4-11-15 last year.

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
Game’s 2nd star with one goal and two assists. Small player and needs open ice to operate. Not currently graded for the draft after being passed over last year. 16-6-12-18 so far this year.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Kuzma had a quiet game tonight. Good size and active player. Got a W grade from Central Scouting.

Marek Sklenicka Seattle Thunderbirds 27-Aug-08 6-4 170 G (2026 Eligible, Wiz #178, CS C)
Sklenicka has some potential as a late round goalie pick. Shows good form and reactions and makes good saves. Came over from Czechia this year and won the top goalie spot in Seattle. Stats show some inconsistency with a 4.06 GAA and 0.886 save percentage so far. Seattle has gotten back its NHL drafted players so that may help.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025)
Cumby had a goal tonight from point on a low shot, and also had a nice carry out of the defensive zone late in the game. Had 2 assists last night, 11-1-5-6 so far this year.

2027 Eligibles:
Blake Chorney Vancouver Giants 13-May-09 6-0 197 LC
15-4-3-7 Vancouver this year. Did not play in the game but was a high pick for Vancouver in the 2024 WHL entry draft.

See all game notes at: hockeystew25.blogspot.com/

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