World Juniors

[Big Guy]

Saw that Michael Hrabal played his first game vs Norway. Czechia won 8-1. Hrabal had 20 saves.

[mdogt12]

Lost the first game vs Slovakia 6-2. He gave up 6 goals on 34 shots.

[Old Cage]

"Dans Locmelis is easily the best player on the ice for Latvia." He is their Captain and is centering the first line.

[69MG]

Huge upset today. Final score was 3-2.

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Hrabal made 28 saves in the victory earlier today

[Big Guy]

Dan's Locmelis has scored both goals for Latvia today. USA leads Latvia 7-2 in the 3rd period.

[TruBluMaroon]

Looks like this will reduce / eliminate his chances of being on the ice on Friday for a home Hockey East matchup vs UConn…..

[Old Cage]

Decreases chances for Hrabal, as his team will keep playing, but increases chances for Dans, as Latvia is done. Correct?

[69MG]

Decreases chances for Hrabal, as his team will keep playing, but increases chances for Dans, as Latvia is done. Correct?

Yes. The UConn folks are saying their best player should be available on Friday. Maybe he plays for Canada, I'm not sure.

[Old Cage]

^ Matty V reports that Dans will rejoin UMass "later this month." I hope that is not the case.

Even though the event is not over, he has been named "a Player of the Tournament."

[mdogt12]

Hrabal gave up 2 goals on 3 shots this morning and was immediately pulled from the Bronze Medal game

[TruBluMaroon]

Hrabal gave up 2 goals on 3 shots this morning and was immediately pulled from the Bronze Medal game

Maybe to take a private jet to Westover to be ready for tonight

[mdogt12]

Team ended up winning Bronze Medal

[TruBluMaroon]

Locmelis and Hrabel are both playing tonight….UM 1-0
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