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Czechia announced its hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, featuring NHL stars like Pastrnak, Hertl, and Necas, aiming for their first gold since 1998. The team will face Canada in their opener and is built around a strong offensive core, with key players from Europe and NHL experience, and a solid goaltending lineup.
Sweden won the 2026 World Junior Championship, ending a 45-year gold drought, with Czechia's Vojtech Cihar earning MVP honors. Canada secured bronze, and standout performances by players like Gavin McKenna and Tomas Chrenko boosted their draft stocks. The tournament showcased international competitiveness and set the stage for the 2027 WJC in Alberta.
The Czech team secured a surprising 6-4 victory over Canada in the IIHF tournament with a skate goal in the third period, advancing to the gold-medal game against Sweden, while Canada prepares for the bronze match against Finland.
Canada and Czechia are set to face off in the IIHF World Junior semi-finals, with Canada holding a historical advantage but recent results favoring Czechia. Both teams have improved since their last encounter, and the game could hinge on discipline and early momentum. Canada boasts a strong power play and goal-scoring ability, while Czechia aims to capitalize on Canada's penalties and start strong.
Czechia defeated Finland 2-1 in overtime at the World Junior Championship, with Adam Jiricek scoring a spectacular between-the-legs goal to secure the win, tying them with Canada in Group B standings, while Finland remains top of the group.
Canada defeated Czechia 7-5 in a thrilling opening game of the World Junior Championship, with Canada scoring four goals in the third period to secure the win and avenge last year's loss. The game featured multiple lead changes and high-scoring plays, highlighting the excitement of the tournament.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed high expectations for Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, particularly regarding the reconsideration of the F-35 fighter jet deal, which was previously approved by the Czech government but faced criticism from Babiš's party. Despite campaign promises to review costly defense acquisitions, Babiš's government appears to be moving forward with the purchase, emphasizing involvement of Czech industry. The deal reflects broader European doubts about the F-35 due to U.S. policies.
Czech billionaire and likely next prime minister Andrej Babiš has formed a coalition with far-right parties SPD and Motorists, holding a majority in parliament, and is set to lead a government that may reduce support for EU climate and migration policies, amid controversies surrounding some coalition members.
Following their recent election victory, Czechia's populist ANO party has softened its stance on an ammunition initiative for Ukraine, calling for transparency and possible NATO oversight, amid broader debates on Czech military aid to Kyiv and shifting regional support for Ukraine.
The Czech intelligence service reports that Russia is recruiting migrants via Telegram to carry out criminal activities and psychological operations aimed at undermining Western societies and support for Ukraine, with many recruits unaware of their connections to Russia. Czechia has experienced multiple Russian-backed attacks over the years, including the expulsion of Russian diplomats and thwarted arson attempts, with Moscow also influencing through the Russian Orthodox Church.
The EU has warned it is prepared to impose costs on China following a cyberattack against Czechia, attributed to Chinese state-linked hackers, with discussions of potential sanctions and ongoing tensions over cyber warfare and geopolitical issues.
The United States expressed concern after discovering that a U.S. ally, Czechia, had sold ammunition to Ukraine for use against Russian-backed separatists, potentially endangering American troops stationed in the region. The sale highlights the complex dynamics at play in the conflict, as allies navigate their relationships with both Ukraine and Russia.
The U.S. Youth Olympic Men's Hockey Team secured a 4-0 victory over Czechia in the gold-medal game of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, with Xavier Wendt delivering a shutout and JP Hurlbert scoring two goals. Mikey Berchild and Zane Torre also contributed to the win, leading the U.S. to its second gold medal in the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
The United States defeated Czechia 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the World Championship in Tampere, Finland, advancing to Saturday's semifinals to face Germany. The U.S. has won all eight of its games by a combined score of 37-8. In another quarterfinal match, Germany upset Switzerland 3-1 despite playing without Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider for the final half of the game.