In the entire long and successful history of Czech and Czechoslovakian hockey, there was only one decade when our national team did not experience a medal drought at the World Championships, and that was the 1970s. The label golden decade suits it for one more reason – that was the first time it was possible … Read more
Kent Johnson (photo: nhl.com) The fears were confirmed. The Columbus Blue Jackets placed center Kent Johnson on the injured list on Sunday, announcing that his season will be over after shoulder surgery this week. The 21-year-old native of British Columbia suffered the injury in Wednesday’s game against the Rangers. Until then, he played 42 games … Read more
Juraj Slafkovský (photo: X/NHL) Five games were played in the NHL on Wednesday, and only one of the two Slovaks played in the end. While his streak was over, his team’s was not. Highlights of the night Slafkovský lost an eight-game point streak, Ružička did not play Toronto won its fifth game in a row … Read more
Adam Ružička (repro photo: X/Arizona Coyotes) On Friday, only one game was played in the Canadian-American NHL. Although the Slovak attacker’s team also played in it, he did not intervene in the action. ARI – CAR 1:5 Carolina snaps Coyotes losing streak, Ružička does not play Piotr Kočetkov made 30 saves to lead Carolina to … Read more
Šimon Nemec (photo: X/New Jersey Devils) The New Jersey Devils hit the bull’s eye when they drafted Nic Hischier and Jack Hughes first overall. Now overseas, it is also being decided whether it is not too early to conclude that he also hit the black mark when drafting defenders Luke Hughes and Šimon Nemec. “At … Read more
William Nylander (foto: Instagram/Toronto Maple Leafs) The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they have signed star forward William Nylander to a new eight-year, $92 million contract. The contract, whose cap hit of $11.5 million will make Nylander the fifth-highest-paid player, also includes a full no-trade clause without the player’s permission. In terms of … Read more
Pavol Regenda (photo: X/San Diego Gulls) Slovak forward Pavol Regenda is getting closer to returning to action. On Friday, he was spotted at the San Diego Gulls practice. The 24-year-old native of Michaloviec has not played since November 29 due to a lower body injury he suffered in the match against Texas. His condition was … Read more
M. Fehérváry, J. Slafkovský (photo: X/Washington Capitals/ Instagram/Canadiens de Montreal) After a modest New Year’s Monday, it was Tuesday’s turn, which brought up to 13 duels in the NHL. Highlights of the night All Slovaks enjoyed the win, Fehérváry scored, Slafkovský assisted The Jets scored in their ninth straight game, the Avalanche in their sixth … Read more
Adam Ružička (photo: X/Calgary Flames) Calgary Hockey Now’s Trevor Neufeld pointed out four Calgary Flames players who have struggled in December. He didn’t even get past both Slovak attackers. The overseas author first devoted himself to Dillon Dube and Jonathan Huberdeau. According to him, the other two players do not fall into the same category, … Read more
Maxim Čajkovič (photo: X/Minnesota Wild) The SlovakNHL.sk portal brings you the result summary of Thursday’s American Hockey League (AHL) games. Forward Maxim Čajkovič also scored in his third game since being called up, this time with an assist in Iowa’s 2-4 loss to Colorado. He also recorded a plus point and a minor penalty for … Read more