Blackhawks' Slovakian legacy lives on with major announcement
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Sam Walker
December 4, 2023 (10:06 PM)
Several Chicago Blackhawks prospects are set to shine at the 2024 World Juniors, with four securing spots on Team USA's preliminary roster and two representing Slovakia. Among them are goalie Adam Gajan and forward Martin Misiak.
Adam Gajan:
Drafted in the second round (No. 35 overall) in 2023, Gajan, a 6-foot-2 netminder, boasts a solid record of 13-4-1 in his second season with the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL.
Martin Misiak:
Selected in the second round (No. 55 overall) in 2023, Misiak has made a notable transition from the USHL to the OHL, amassing 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in 26 games with the Erie Otters.
The 2024 World Juniors, scheduled from December 26, 2023, to January 5, 2024, will feature a compelling New Year's Eve matchup between Slovakia and Team USA, showcasing the Blackhawks prospects in a Group B preliminary round game. The international stage awaits these promising talents.
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