V týmech NHL se chystá na sezonu 32 českých hokejistů ceskenoviny.cz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ceskenoviny.cz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
World Junior Hero: Marek Schwarz
December 18, 2020
In a recent article looking back at Vancouver Giants World Junior tournaments, one player stood out above the rest. Marek Schwarz of the Czech Republic had one of the greatest goaltending performances in 2005, leading his team to a bronze medal with a win over the host USA. Looking back, Marek ranks the tournament as his favorite hockey moment. Marek is now playing in the Czech Republic but was able to find time to look back and talk about that incredible tournament.
2003-2004:
Before coming over to the Vancouver Giants, Marek was already thriving on the world stage. During the season, he played in the World U-18’s as well as the World Juniors. In seven games at the U18 World Championship, Marek registered a .940 save percentage and 1.29 goals-against average. He helped lead his team to a bronze medal victory over Canada and led the tournament in both goals-against average and save percentage. “Mostly I was just enjoyin