3 players to watch on Team Czechia at the 2023 World Juniors
David Jiricek, D
Off to a tremendous start to his North American pro career, Jiricek is scoring a point per game in the AHL. The sixth-overall pick by Columbus has also made his NHL debut. With good size, this right shot should lead the way for an upstart Czechia team.
Jiri Kulich, C
The third of three first-round picks for Buffalo in the 2022 draft is highly skilled and continues to progress through the AHL, where he has half of his points over the last 10 games.
Gabriel Szturc, C
In his second year in WHL Kelowna, Szturc comes into the tournament as the club’s top-scoring player, with 37 points through 26 games. He has provided great value to the Rockets as the 44th CHL Import pick in 2021. He is in his third and final year of draft eligibility.
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