Half of Slovakia was up this night as our first 2 picks of the 2022 draft met for the very first time in NHL
and its 1:0 Slaf. Slaf opened the score while Nemec was sitting in the front seat right next to him Nemec despite a -3 ended the game at least with an assist too, a couple of nice stolen pucks (one really nice against Slaf) and another huge portion of 22 minutes of Ice Time !
Both 19 years old kids playing in their first lines. A special night for Slovaks. Was great to be up this night. Thanks boys, we proud of you
Less than 24 hours after, IIHF lightened it s decision. is now restriceted only from the upcoming U20 Division III B which was schedulled in Israel but is moved to Bulgaria.
The situation about their other teams will be evaluated on an ongoing basis
IIHF to provide further clarification regarding the participation of the Israeli National Team in IIHF Championships
The IIHF would like to provide further clarification on its recent decision regarding the participation of the Israeli National Teams in IIHF Championships.
The IIHF Council decided to restrict the Israeli National Team from participating in IIHF Championships on a temporary basis due to safety and security concerns it had for all Championship participants, specifically including the players and team staff from all participating teams. This decision currently affects the Israeli National Team’s participation in the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division III Group B scheduled to start on 22 January 2024. This event has been originally planned to be held in Israel, but due to already existing safety and security concerns being moved to Bulgaria.
The decision is not a sanction against the Israeli Federation and does not affect the Israeli Federation’s status as a full member in good standing with the IIHF.
IIHF Council will meet in February to assess the safety situation associated with the March and April Championships in which Israel is scheduled to participate and will meet in March to assess the safety situation associated with the April Championship in which Israel is scheduled to participate. This will allow the IIHF Council the ability to deal with each Championship on a case-by-case-basis taking into consideration the facts unique to each location where a respective Championship is scheduled to take place.
The IIHF Council spoke several times with all stakeholders prior to taking this decision and will continue to speak with all stakeholders with the hope that the decision will only impact the Championship scheduled to take place in January. The IIHF stands behind the Israeli Federation and wants to secure the safety of all players participating in its championship including players from Israel.
The IIHF Council’s current decision is based strictly on specific facts, including:
The teams participating.
The number of players who will be participating as minors.
The number of people involved in the overall organization of the Championship.
The location of the Championship arena being located in a student area with a high population from the affected regions.
Expected attendance for home games, where the Championship is expected to draw between 1,000 and 1,500 fans.
The size and nature of the multi-purpose arena facility which includes additional ice sheets where other events will be occurring and a large public gym, shops, and restaurants. These public areas are not subject to closure during the Championship.
The IIHF completely understands that this is a difficult decision and is being made to prioritize security and safety of all involved parties first.
The IIHF hopes to find a way as soon as possible to bring back the Israeli National team in our championship program.
IIHF.COM
and it changed again.
allowed to compete
Israeli National Team allowed to compete in upcoming 2024 IIHF WM20IIIA in Bulgaria
Following recent exchanges and extensive discussions with all involved stakeholders, the IIHF has received from the Ministry of Youth and Sport in Bulgaria and the related Organizing Committee the required confirmation for the safety and security support needed to allow the Israeli National Team to take part in the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division III, Group A (WM20IIIA), which will take place in Sofia in the period of 22-29 January 2024.
Namely, the IIHF has received confirmation and details from the relevant authorities regarding all security measures that will be implemented to address the identified risks associated with allowing the Israeli national team to participate in this Championship.
We are grateful to the Bulgarian authorities, the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Ministry of Interior, the local police and all our stakeholders for their support and assistance in this matter.
We wish the Israeli National Team and all other participating teams all the best for the competition.
For the IIHF the safety and security of all players, teams, people involved in the organization of the Championships and fans in the venues will always stay in first place for any decisions being made.
A one-week tournament with the participation of the Israeli National Team without any guarantee about safety and security of all people involved is irresponsible. Therefore, the IIHF will keep monitoring the situation and reviewing its upcoming Championships on a case-by-case basis. In close collaboration with our stakeholders and local authorities, we will strive to find the necessary conditions and support to allow the Israeli teams to participate. Further decisions will be taken and notified in February 2024.
It looks so, well, they were the pre-tournament favorites slightly ahead of SRB. However, it is not over yet, they still have a tricky game against Belgium, but yeah, the favorable H2H confrontations against SRB & ISL are huge advantage for sure
Igor Liba TCH/SVK, Jaroslav Pouzar TCH/CZE, Jaromír Jágr CZE , Kenny Jonsson SWE, Petteri Nummelin FIN, Ryan Smith CAN, Natalie Darwitz USA & Canada´s Mel Davidson will be honoured as a Builder.
Slovakias’s Igor Liba will be honoured as a Player to the IIHF Hall of Fame this year.👏 A legend of the 1980s who represented Czechoslovakia on many occasions and was inducted into the Slovak Hall of Fame.🇸🇰
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Sunday January 21st, 2024 -
Round-Robin Last Day Schedule (GMT +1)
13:00
Great Britain vs Turkiye
16:30
Netherlands vs Kazakhstan
20:00
China vs Latvia
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