Zabransky named captain of Team Czech Republic
Congratulations to Libor Zabransky (@Zabrda80) on being named Captain of the Czech Republic team for the IIHF World Jr. Championships https://t.co/vxlvT0omEQ
— Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) December 25, 2019
Moose Jaw Warriors defenseman Libor Zabransky has been named captain fo the Czech Republic National Junior team for the 2020 World Juniors which the Czech Republic is hosting. Zabransky is in his third year in the WHL and this is his fifth season representing the Czech Republic on the international stage.
Smith gets an ‘A’ on Team Canada
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©️ – Barrett Hayton
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?️ – Ty Smith
?️ – Ty Dellandrea pic.twitter.com/YdQdABr4zy— #WorldJuniors (@HC_WJC) December 25, 2019
Spokane Chiefs defenseman Ty Smith has been given an ‘A’ as part of Canada’s leadership group for the 2020 World Juniors in the Czech Republic. Smith has represented Canada at the U17, U18 and U20 levels internationally. He is one of five players returning to the team from last year’s disappointing finish in Vancouver.
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Fazleyev traded in KHL
Radel Fazleyev (Calgary, 2013-2016) traded by Neftekhimik Nishnekamsk (Russia, KHL) to Ak Bars Kazan (Russia, KHL) for monetary compensation. Ak Bars has assigned Fazleyev to Bars Kazan (Russia, Vysshaya Liga).
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) December 25, 2019
Radel Fazleyev (168 GP, 42 G, 105 A with the Calgary Hitmen from 2013-16) has been traded to Ak Bars Kazan in the KHL from Neftekhimik Nishnekamsk for monetary compensation. The former sixth-round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2014 was immediately assigned to Bars Kazan in the Vysshaya Liga. In two games with Bars Kazan, he has a goal and three assists.
Delnov signs in Russia
Alexander Delnov (Seattle, 2012-2014) signed contract for rest of this season with Tambov (Russia, Vysshaya Liga) after his release by Admiral Vladivostok (Russia, KHL). 5 GP, 0+0, 8:27 avg TOI. On assignment to Yermak Angarsk (Russia, Vysshaya Liga) 20 GP, 10+11, 18:08 avg TOI.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) December 25, 2019
Alexander Delnov (140 GP, 49 G, 63 A with the Seattle Thunderbirds from 2012-14) has signed with Tambov in the Vysshaya Liga for the rest of this season. The 2012 fourth-round pick of the Florida Panthers was released by KHL club Admiral Vladivostok after going pointless in five games.
Ross added to Spengler Cup Roster
UPDATE | Nick Ross (DVTK Jegesmedvék) has been added to the ?? roster for the #SpenglerCup.
ROSTER ➡️ https://t.co/kPc2bgpPYH
— Team Canada Men (@HC_Men) December 24, 2019
Nick Ross (288 GP, 33 G, 112 A with the Regina Pats, Kamloops Blazers and Vancouver Giants from 2004-09) has been added to Team Canada’s Spengler Cup roster which kicked off today. Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Ross has tallied five goals and 21 assists in 28 games with DVTK Jegesmedvek in Slovakia.
