Joe Pelletier is a freelance hockey journalist and the Hockey History Blogger, currently writing at http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com . He has also written two books – The History of The World Cup of Hockey (including the Canada Cup tournaments) and Legends of Team Canada.

The junior hockey system is always a hot topic, in all countries, in all sports. There are always people who want the system to produce more top talent, and there are always people worried about pushing the kids too much…

The Olympics is over. The fourth place is the best result of Slovak hockey national team ever. Though the mood here isn´t as good as it should be. We could get a medal…But that´s not the only reason.

This is message for every Canadian hockey fan planning to watch hockey tonight.

There has been a fan group created with the same name and I think the opinion is right so I´m asking you to join to support this young goalie and the all-star player of World Junior Championship 2009, playing for Slovak team.

After a 6-month long break, he is ready to prove his scoring ability. In Boston Bruins, he is going to play with next great Slovak hockey player Zdeno Chara.

There might be some surprises such as Pavol Demitra who got injured a months ago and haven´t played single match this season yet. By the way, he is expected to get back soon. Next unexpected things about Slovakia nomination is Mirslav Satan or Zigmund Palffy.

During the Canada – Slovakia match in the World Junior Championship 2010 Peter Hrasko had guts to hit the number one NHL draft 2010 prospect.

There are only 13 men from Slovakia participating in current NHL season. It´s because of many players left for KHL…

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