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The IIHF HO is thrilled to announce the Season 80 IIHF tournament will be hosted in...... Quebec! In only their third tournament as a Federation, we are extremely excited to see the enthusiasm and support the team from Montreal receive. The tournament will be held in the largest indoor arena in Canada, the Bell Center, home of the Montreal Patriotes .

The Quebec   Federation heads, @Revontulete and @Atheist_Caliph, couldn't be more excited to host teams from around the world for this tournament.

Although they are excited to host, they both have reservations about how competitive the team will be. "Honestly chief, look at our TPE, now look at the league's. Look at the leagues, now back to me. Clearly, the league isn't me, and I don't think any amount of Old Spice is gonna change that fact." Caliph is right, no amount of old spice will change the team TPE, but it might help boost morale if their equipment is that smelly! Gwen had a similar perspective when it comes to team Quebec's competitiveness saying " We're still in the middle of building some sort of roster so I worry about how we'll look. There's a time where we'll be strong enough to push for gold, but sadly it's not on our own ice this time."

Despite the realistic view of the Fed Heads, there is a lot to look forward to for this young Quebec team. "We're bringing in youthful players hoping that in a couple of seasons we're strong enough to stand with Canada, Sweden, or Germany" Caliph said about the young group they have with them. The experience and Chemistry this team builds will only propel them towards the top of the standings in a few seasons. Having the experience of playing in front of your own crowd will surely stay with the players for seasons to come. Gwen is confident they will be a gold medal contender soon enough saying " We're the epitome of a build - from the ground up, we're sniping the very best players we can get, and not prioritizing team size, instead, team quality is everything. We'll have our day, you wait and see."

Although this tournament may not be where team Quebec wins it all, the fans have lots to look forward to! The ice surface was recently redesigned by on of the graphic girls in the SHL realm or so Gwen says.... Not only will the view of the ice impress the fans, the overpriced but delicious snacks will have them leaving the rink satisfied regardless of what performance their home team puts on. Gwen promised they have stocked up on the famous Quebec dish of poutine. They surely won't run out.

Tournament Dates:
Pre-Tournament: January 30-31
Group Stage: February 1-5
Medal Round: February 7-9

Groups:
At first glance, the groups for this season's tournament may appear a little lop-sided. Group A, has the back-to-back Champs in Team Canada , followed by last seasons Cinderella Story team, the silver medalists, Team Latvia . France will be stiff competition in group A. They are always in the mix of things throughout the group stage and can't quite keep it together during the medal round. Will S80 be their season to stand atop the podium? Finland and Sweden are two teams that historically are in the thick of the top to middle of the standings but both had disappointing S79 tournaments. Both will be looking to bounce back and show that last season was nothing more than a miss-step. Rounding out Group A is Germany and Great Britain .  Germany has had limited success in the tournament over the last 10 or so. It seems to be all or nothing for them as they have won 3 gold medals (S70, S72 and S74) but haven't found the podium otherwise. Great Britain has struggled lately having not received a medal since S69. A medal may be out of reach for them this tournament but they will be looking to improve upon their S79 success where they lost out in the Quaterfinals.

Over in Group B, we have the S79 bronze medalists in Team Switzerland . Along side them we have Ireland  who has been relatively strong the last few seasons with a gold medal in S77.  Team Czechia had an outstanding tournament in S79 but narrowly missed the podium. Team Japan will be backed by BASE PACK who has historically kept their team in it. Can they do it again this tournament? We will see! Rounding out Group B are The United states , Norway and the hosts, team Quebec . All three of these teams have struggled and will be looking to take that step forward in the tournament. "

Group A:

Rank	Team Name
1	Canada
4	Latvia
5	France
8	Finland
9	Sweden
12	Germany
13	Great Britain

Group B:

Rank	Team Name
2	Switzerland
3	Ireland
6	Japan
7	Czechia
10	United States
11	Norway
14	Quebec

Players to Watch 
Forward: Jack St. Clair  @CrazyMojito has been a key part of Canada's back-to-back titles. Leading the team in goals, assists and points last season, St. Clair has long been a household name for Canadian fans. If Canada wants to become the first nation since S56-58 to win back-to-back-to-back titles, they will need St. Clair to have another solid tournament.

Defense: Jaromir Jagrbomb  @sulovilen has been helping the Finish  blue line since S75. Their play last tournament led them to be nominated for top defender of the tournament. They led defenseman in goals, tied second for assists, tied for the lead in points and was tied for second in hits. All this on a Finish team that finished second last despite having a positive goal differential. They were one win away from making it into the playoffs. They will need to have another solid tournament for Finland to make it out of the group stage.

Goalie: The reining top goalie, Henri Losanov  @gaby is the goalie to watch. They obviously had an outstanding tournament in S79 and will be looking to help propel their French team to a better finish. With a 6-2 record and the second best goals against average and save % and the top goals saved above average at last seasons tournament, Losanov may have it in them to push France towards the top of the standings.

Another goalie who deserves a shout out is Olof Karsikko  @Accka . Karsikko has been backing the German team since S67. Despite being on the lower end of TPE, Karsikko has been a regular on the goalie leaderboard. This may be their last IIHF tournament and the Germans will surely be looking to send them off with a medal. 

The rosters can be found here.

Good luck to all the teams and players! Go Sports!
             

Hyped for this. Good luck to all!

LETS GO CZECHIA

PROFILE || UPDATE || RAGE.  




Luke Thomason || LW || Manhattan Rage || 2143 Max TPE
Born: 1/10/98
Height: 6'0
Weight 185 Lbs
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Regular season
SMJHL/SHL Stats
S42 | Van | GP: 50| G: 4| A: 8|P: 12|+/-: -10|MP: 457|
S43 | Van | GP: 50| G: 16| A: 19|P: 35|+/-: 3|MP: 951|
S44 | Van | GP: 50| G: 22| A: 31|P: 53|+/-: 9|MP: 1033|
S45 | SFP | GP: 50| G: 18| A: 19|P: 37|+/-: -5|MP: 1041|
S46 | MAN | GP: 50| G: 19| A: 24|P: 43|+/-: -3|MP: 1156|
S47 | MAN | GP: 50| G: 16| A: 28|P: 44|+/-: -15|MP: 1184|
S48 | MAN | GP: 50| G: 16| A: 24|P: 40|+/-: -13|MP: 1137|
S49 | MAN | GP: 50| G: 21| A: 28|P: 49| +/-: 13|MP: 1099
S50 | MAN | GP: 50| G: 21| A: 23|P: 44| +/-: 10|MP: 1157
S51 | MAN | GP: 50| G: 17| A: 22|P: 39| +/-: 5|MP: 1232
S52 | MAN | GP: 50| G: 24| A: 29|P: 54| +/-: 17|MP: 1193
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Playoffs
S42 Playoffs | Van| GP: 11 | G: 1| A: 2 |P:3|+/-: +3| MP: 101
S43 Playoffs | Van| GP: 10 | G: 4| A: 1 |P:5|+/-: -3| MP: 206
S44 Playoffs | Van| GP: 14 | G: 7| A:6  |P:13|+/-:-1 | MP:228
S46 Playoffs | MAN| GP: 12 | G: 3 | A:2  |P:5|+/-:-14 | MP:289
S47 Playoffs | MAN| GP: 5 | G: 3 | A:4  |P:7|+/-:2 | MP:119
S49 Playoffs | MAN| GP: 11| G: 6| A: 11|P:16|+/-: 5| MP:248
S50 Playoffs | MAN| GP: 6| G: 5| A: 5|P:10|+/-: 7| MP:137
S51 Playoffs | MAN| GP: 12| G: 7| A: 9|P:16|+/-: 4| MP:293
S52 Playoffs | MAN| GP: 19| G: 9| A: 13|P:22|+/-: 0| MP:438

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Transactions/Awards
S43 Named Assistant Captain for VAN Whalers
Drafted 3rd OA by San Fransisco Pride
S43 4 Star Cup Champion  
S44 Zach Miller Award for Most Dedicated
S44 nominee for the Damien Littleton award for most dedicated
S45 WJC Gold Medalist
S45 SHL Rookie All-Star Team
S46 Named Captain for Czechoslovakia
S45 Winner of the Damien Littleton award for most dedicated
S46 Nominee for Damien Littleton award for most dedicated
S49 Bronze Medal for Czechia
S52 Nominee for Anton Razov Trophy
S52 SHL 3rd Team


Arnost Holub || Vancouver Whalers GM/ Manhattan Rage Co-GM
S44 | W:27 | L:18 | OTL: 5 | P:59 | 3rd in League 
S45 | W:29 | L:17 | OTL: 4 | P:62 | 4th in League 
S46 | W:23 | L:21 | OTL: 6 | P:52 | 8th in League 
S47 | W:30 | L:17 | OTL: 3 | P:63 | 3rd in League 
S48 | W:28 | L:16 | OTL: 6 | P:62 | 4th in League 
Total | W:137 | L: 89 | OTL: 24 

Manhattan Rage  
S49 | W:33 | L:15 | OTL: 2 | P:68 | 3rd in League  
S50 | W:26 | L:20 | OTL: 4 | P:56 | 8th in League  
S51 | W:26 | L:18 | OTL: 6 | P:56 | 5th in League 
S52 | W:28 | L:21 | OTL: 1 | P:57 | 6th in League 
Totals | W:113 | L:74 | OTL: 13 
S49 Lance Uppercut Award
S51 Lance Uppercut Award Nomination
S52 Lance Uppercut Award Nomination

Playoffs
Vancouver Whalers
S44 | W: 7 | L: 7 | CF Round Exit
S45 | W: 6 | L: 6 | CF Round Exit
S46 | W: 1 | L: 4 | 1st Round Exit
S47 | W: 6 | L: 4 | CF Round Exit
S48 | W: 12 | L: 7 | 4 Star Cup Champions
Total| W: 32 | L: 28 | 4 Star Cup Champions

Manhattan Rage
S49 | W: 6 | L: 5 | CF Round Exit
S50 | W: 2 | L: 4 | Wildcard Exit
S51 | W: 5 | L: 7 | CF Exit
S52 | W: 12 | L: 7 | Challenge Cup Champions
Total | W: 25 | L:23 | 1 Challenge Cup

I will not accept any Quebec slander.

Claude L'Castor #70||Goaltender||Nevada Battleborn/Buffalo Stampede  

  

Buffalo Stampede co-GM: s82-Now

Sig by Lazyeye

Sig by DaBoot

Logan Webb || Kelowna Knights || Maine Timber || San Francisco Pride
Name: Logan Webb
Age: 22
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200 lbs
Number: 55
Postion: LW
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SMJHL REGULAR SEASON
KELOWNA - S70: | GP: 66 | G: 21 | A: 26 | P: 47 | -3 | 28 PIM | 130 HITS
KELOWNA - S71: | GP: 66 | G: 23 | A: 42 | P: 65 | -25 | 24 PIM | 195 HITS
KELOWNA - S72: | GP: 66 | G: 21 | A: 35 | P: 56 | -31 | 34 PIM | 160 HITS
MAINE - S73: | GP: 66 | G: 44 | A: 48 | P: 92 | 23 | 48 PIM | 187 HITS
SMJHL Playoffs:
S70: | GP: 7 | G: 1 | A: 4 | P: 5 | +2 | 2 PIM | 5 HITS
S72: | GP: 6 | G: 3 | A: 3 | P: 6 | 0| 2 PIM | 12 HITS
S73: | GP: 13 | G: 9 | A: 14 | P: 23 | 0| 2 PIM | 12 HITS
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AWARDS:
S70: Elias Armia Trophy - Awards in Excellence Given by League Commissioner
S71: Zach Miller Trophy - Awarded to Most Dedicated Player
S73: Four Star Cup Champions - MAINE TIMBER

Kain Webb || 21 || LW || Calgary Dragons || RETIRED
Kain Webb || 21 || LW || Calgary Dragons || RETIRED
Name: Kain Webb
Age: Retired
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 215 lbs
Number: 21
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Total - GP: 554 || Goals: 248 || Assists: 318 || Points: 566 || Rating: +118
Status: Hall of Famer & LEGEND
TROPHIES/AWARDS:
S06: Jesster Award (Dragons MVP)
[pbl]S09: Anton Razov Trophy
S12: Ron Mexico Trophy
S12: Jay McDonald Trophy
S13: Jay McDonald Trophy
S13: JJ Krever Award
S15: Jesster Award (Dragons MVP)
S15: Dragons Hall of Fame
S16: SHL Hall of Fame

Lets bring 'er home one last time!

     

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Big thanks to Pythonic(first sig evah), Sloth(first LAP sig<3) and Ragnar for their sigs<3

| G | S60 | Olof Karsikko | #38 | VAN | LAP | NEW |Peak TPE 2008 |

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Drafted 29th OA by Vancouver Whalers in the S59 SMJHL Entry Draft

Drafted 23rd OA by Tampa Bay Barracuda in the S60 SHL Entry Draft

Traded to LAP from TBB during S61, before playing in the SHL

Traded to NEW from LAP, start of S68

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Height: 6'5"

Weight: 250lbs

Hand: Right

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Regular season statistics (SMJHL):

S59: GP: 34 W: 12 L: 16 OTL: 3 GAA: 2.81 SO: 2 SV%: 0.920

S60: GP: 58 W: 39 L: 14 OTL: 5 GAA: 2.43 SO: 8 SV%: 0.912

S61: GP: 55 W: 42 L: 10 OTL: 3 GAA: 2.23 SO: 8 SV%: 0.913

WJC statistics:

S60: GP: 8 W: 8 L: 0 OTL: 0 GAA: 0.62 SO: 5 SV%: 0.969

S61: GP: 8 W: 7 L: 1 OTL: 0 GAA: 1.37 SO: 2 SV%: 0.934

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Regular season statistics (SHL):

FHM6

S62: GP: 44 W: 28 L: 14 OTL: 1 GAA: 2.47 SO: 6 SV%: 0.915

  -playoffs GP: 17 W: 10 L: 5 OTL: 2 GAA: 2.30 SO: 3 SV%: 0.924

S63: GP: 55 W: 29 L: 21 OTL: 5 GAA: 3.14 SO: 2 SV%: 0.894

  -playoffs GP: 22 W: 14 L: 8 OTL: 0 GAA: 2.30 SO: 4 SV%: 0.932

S64: GP: 53 W: 32 L: 13 OTL: 8 GAA: 2.62 SO: 4 SV%: 0.917

  -playoffs GP: 12 W: 6 L: 4 OTL: 2 GAA: 1.98 SO: 4 SV%: 0.927

S65: GP: 52 W: 37 L: 13 OTL: 2 GAA: 2.58 SO: 2 SV%: 0.914

  -playoffs GP: 20 W: 16 L: 4 OTL: 0 GAA: 1.90 SO: 3 SV%: 0.937

FHM8

S66: GP: 55 W: 34 L: 15 OTL: 4 GAA: 2.95 SO: 3 SV%: 0.900
  -playoffs GP: 9 W: 4 L: 5 OTL: 0 GAA: 2.52 SO: 0 SV%: 0.902

S67: GP: 51 W: 24 L: 23 OTL: 1 GAA: 3.66 SO: 1 SV%: 0.891
  -playoffs GP: 6 W: 2 L: 4 OTL: 0 GAA: 4.18 SO: 1 SV%: 0.857

S68: GP: 55 W: 21 L: 25 OTL: 8 GAA: 3.78 SO: 1 SV%: 0.884
  -playoffs GP: 5 W: 1 L: 4 OTL: 0 GAA: 3.42 SO: 0 SV%: 0.917

S69: GP: 54 W: 34 L: 16 OTL: 4 GAA: 2.73 SO: 8 SV%: 0.910
  -playoffs GP: 8 W: 5 L: 1 OTL: 0 GAA: 3.42 SO: 0 SV%: 0.902

S70: GP: 50 W: 27 L: 13 OTL: 5 GAA: 3.11 SO: 4 SV%: 0.907
 -playoffs GP: 28 W: 16 L: 10 OTL: 2 GAA: 3.19 SO: 2 SV%: 0.916 GSAA: 40.19

S71: GP: 50 W: 38 L: 7 OTL: 3 GAA: 2.55 SO: 6 SV%: 0.908
  -playoffs GP: 9 W: 4 L: 5 OTL: 0 GAA: 2.79 SO: 0 SV%: 0.910

S72: GP: 55 W: 39 L: 15 OTL: 0 GAA: 3.41 SO: 2 SV%: 0.895
  -playoffs GP: 21 W: 13 L: 7 OTL: 1 GAA: 3.43 SO: 1 SV%: 0.909

S73: GP: 54 W: 41 L: 10 OTL: 2 GAA: 2.59 SO: 7 SV%: 0.918
  -playoffs GP: 17 W: 10 L: 7 OTL: 0 GAA: 2.87 SO: 1 SV%: 0.914

S74: GP: 48 W: 27 L: 16 OTL: 3 GAA: 3.42 SO: 2 SV%: 0.900
  -playoffs GP: 24 W: 16 L: 6 OTL: 2 GAA: 3.08 SO: 1 SV%: 0.913

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Awards/Nominations/Honours (SMJHL):

S59 Esa Anrikkanen Trophy - Best Rookie(nominated)

S59 Cedric Robinson Trophy - Best Goalie(nominated)

S59 All-Rookie Team

S60 All-Star Team West

S60 Cedric Robinson Trophy - Best Goalie(nominated)

WJC S60 Peter Larson Award - Best Goalie(Won)

S61 All-Star Team Pacific

S61 Four Star Cup

S61 Cedric Robinson Trophy - Best Goalie(nominated)

S61 Brodie Witzel Trophy - Playoffs MVP(Won)

S61 All-Star First Team

WJC S61 Peter Larson Award - Best Goalie(Won)

WJC S61 Bronze Medal

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Awards/Nominations/Honours (SHL):

S62 Ryan Jesster award - Best Rookie(nominated)

S62 SHL All-Rookie Team

S63 Anton Razov Trophy - Playoff MVP(nominated)

S65 President's Trophy - Regular Season Champions(LAP)

S65 Challenge Cup Champion (LAP)

S65 Anton Razov Trophy - Playoff MVP(Won)

S69 SHL All-Star Team East

S69 John McBride Award - Best Goalie(nominated)

S70 SHL All-Star Team East

S70 Challenge Cup Champion (NEW)

S70 John McBride Award - Best Goalie(nominated)

S70 Anton Razov Trophy - Playoff MVP(Won)

S70 IIHF Gold Medal (Germany)

S71 John McBride Award - Best Goalie(nominated)

S71 IIHF Best Goalie(Won)

S72 SHL All-Star Team East

S72 IIHF Best Goalie(Nominated)

S72 IIHF Gold Medal (Germany)

S73 SHL All-Star Team East
S73 SHL First All-Star Team

S73 Mike Honcho Trophy(Least Goals Allowed)

S73 John McBride Award - Best Goalie(Won)

S73 IIHF Best Goalie(Won)

S74 Challenge Cup Champion (NEW)

S74 Anton Razov Trophy - Playoff MVP(Nominated)

S75 IIHF Best Goalie(Won)

S77 Challenge Cup Champion (NEW)
S77 Anton Razov Trophy - Playoff MVP(Won)

S79 IIHF Best Goalie(Nominated)

Three time playoffs MVP and two time nominee

Triple gold club

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Ireland represent!

Time to put the Red and White jersey now!

  
Anthony Dionne || G || Texas Renegades || Peak TPE : 2055
Name: Anthony Dionne
Catch: Right
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 225 lbs
Number: 39
SMJHL Draft: 36e by St Louis Scarecrows
SHL Draft: 12e by Texas Renegades
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SMJHL Regular Season:
S65 to S68 | STL | GP : 175 (89-67-14) | 3.21 GAA | 0.885 SV% | SO : 7
SMJHL Playoffs:
S65 to S68 | STL | GP : 56 (32-20-4) | 2.99 GAA | 0.895 SV% | SO : 5

SHL Regular Season:
S66 to S78 | TEX | GP : 534 (285-194-38) | 3.44 GAA | 0.898 SV% | SO : 28 
SHL Playoffs:
S66 to S78 | TEX | GP : 102 (50-41-10) | 3.82 GAA | 0.890 SV% | SO : 5
World Junior Championship Round Robin:
S64 to S68 | TBI-TNA-CAN | GP : 34 (13-17-3) | 3.56 GAA | 0.904 SV% | SO : 0
World Junior Championship Medals Round:
S66 to S68 | CAN | GP : 9 (6-2-1) | 2.27 GAA | 0.923 SV% | SO : 0 

IIHF Round Robin:

S67 to S78 | CAN | GP : 100 (62-31-5) | 2.51 GAA | 0.915 SV% | SO : 8
IIHF Medals Round:
S67 to S78 | CAN | GP : 19 (12-5-2) | 3.18 GAA | 0.891 SV% | SO : 0

Awards:

S66 IIHF | CAN | Silver Medal
S66-67-68 WJC | CAN | Bronze Medal

S69 IIHF | CAN | Top Goalie of the tournament 

S69 IIHF | CAN | Gold Medal (+ record for most goalie wins in the round robin (11))
S75 IIHF | CAN | Silver Medal 
S75 SHL | TEX | Mike Honcho Award 

S76 IIHF | CAN | Gold Medal

S78 SHL | TEX | Mike Honcho Award 

S78 IIHF | CAN | Gold Medal