Longtime Czech coach promotes better domestic training
Things are looking up for national team director Slavomir Lener and the Czech program, which fell just one OT goal short of fighting for a medal in Calgary. Photo: Molson Canadian Hockey Summit
In the second part of our discussion with Slavomir Lener, the Czech Republic’s director of the national team program and player development, we discuss issues like encouraging young players to stay home, holding special summer camps, and putting the U20 team back on the podium.
Veteran hockey mind is rebuilding Czech junior program
Part of the Czech coaching staff at several events including the golden 1998 Olympics, Slavomir Lener knows a thing or two about winning. Photo: Europhoto
Fifth place is not the stuff of which stories and legends are made. But for Slavomir Lener, the general manager of the Czech Republic’s director of the national team program and player development, it was a step forward for his U20 squad at the World Juniors.
A portrait series from the U20 Division III in New Zealand
Four of the players portrayed: Gunnar Sigurdsson (Iceland), Li Yao (China), Andrew Gouldstone (New Zealand), Dogukan Gonulal (Turkey). Photo: Tim Clayton
DUNEDIN, New Zealand – Official tournament photographer Tim Clayton produced an iPhone portrait series from the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division III. Take a look.
U20 Division III a special experience for teams and organisers
Hockey experience down under: Iceland’s Bjorn Robert Sigurdarson shoots past Chris Dale of New Zealand at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division III. Photo: Tim Clayton
DUNEDIN, New Zealand – For many players the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division III was a trip to the other end of the world. For the winners from Iceland, the 26-hour trip took three days and the players raised the money by selling fish.
Added to the U.S. Men's National Team Advisory Group
Stan Bowman, vice president and general manager for the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, has been added to the U.S. Men's National Team Advisory Group, it was announced today by USA Hockey.
Iceland’s juniors defeat China, get back to Division II
DUNEDIN, New Zealand – It was mission accomplished for Iceland when they beat China in the deciding game of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division III to get back into Division II next year.
YOG: Kahkonen shuts door on Russians after first period
INNSBRUCK – Just when it seemed that Russia would take the Youth Olympic hockey gold before their big show in Sochi 2014, Finland scored the tying goal with just over a minute left in the third period, winning in the shootout to steal the gold medal.
Women's team shuts out competition to win first Youth Olympics
INNSBRUCK – Sweden’s 2012 medal closet looks a little more golden, as the women’s team defeated Austria 3-0 to claim the Youth Olympic gold. Sara Besseling had another shutout, giving her a clean sheet for the entire tournament.
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