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The Anaheim Ducks Playing in the IIHF World Junior Championship

By Ciara Durant

VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 26: Adam Boqvist #3, Rickard Hugg #26 and Isac Lundestrom #22 of Sweden celebrate a goal versus Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 26, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)
VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 26: Adam Boqvist #3, Rickard Hugg #26 and Isac Lundestrom #22 of Sweden celebrate a goal versus Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 26, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BC – DECEMBER 26: Goalie Lukas Dostal #2 of the Czech Republic makes a save as Ondrej Machala #17 of the Czech Republic and Nicolas Muller #9 of Switzerland looks on in Group A hockey action of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship action on December 26, 2018, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC – DECEMBER 26: Goalie Lukas Dostal #2 of the Czech Republic makes a save as Ondrej Machala #17 of the Czech Republic and Nicolas Muller #9 of Switzerland looks on in Group A hockey action of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship action on December 26, 2018, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) /

Olle Eriksson Ek — Team Sweden

The story fo Olle Eriksson Ek is an unfortunate one, as we have yet to see the young Swede have his moment between the pipes. It is projected that he could easily become the top goalie for Team Sweden.

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Nevertheless, he has had to sit out the first two games due to the suspension that was handed out to him and a few other players after last year’s medal ceremony debacle. Four other players, as well as three coaches, received the same disciplinary actions from the IIHF Disciplinary board.

Now that Team Sweden has participated in the first two games of the tournament, we should see Eriksson Ek between the pipes soon. Hopefully, he gets his moment in the limelight when the Swedes take on the USA on Sunday at 7:30 pm PST.

Lukas Dostál — Team Czech Republic

Dostál is the final Anaheim Ducks prospect participating in the World Junior Championships this year. One of the newest additions to the flock, Dostál was the Anaheim Ducks third round selection in the 2018 entry draft.

His consistency, as well as his calm demeanor in the net, made him a desirable choice not only for the Ducks but for Team Czech Republic.

He made his appearance in net for the Czech’s to open up the 2019 World Junior Championship against Team Switzerland. The game headed into the overtime, leading to a 2-1 win from the Czech Republic.

Dostal had an impressive night, stopping 26 out of 27 shots on goal. He was named the player of the game for the Czech Republic.

It is unknown as to when we will see him in net again, but hopefully, it is soon. The Czech Republic faces off against the Russians tonight at 5:00 pm PST.

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As the Wolrd Junior’s progress, we will be sure to keep you updated! Good luck to our prospects! Make your countries and the Anaheim Ducks proud.

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