MICHAEL HRABAL

After helping his squad to a huge upset and a bronze at the 2024 tournament, the big Utah prospect seeks to add another medal to the Czechs’ ledger

BY RYAN KENNEDY

THN’S ODDS FOR GOLD | 10-1 ALL’S WELL THAT ENDED well for Michael Hrabal and the Czechs at the 2024 world juniors, but the Utah HC prospect made sure to learn from his first time on the big stage. Hrabal was in net for Czechia’s quarterfinal upset over Canada last year, making 28 saves in the 3-2 victory. After a loss to Sweden, Czechia took on Finland in a bonkers bronze-medal game that saw Hrabal pulled after two early goals before his team stormed back for an 8-5 win. “Team success is the most important thing, so winning bronze was great,” Hrabal said. “There were games I didn’t play very well, but I learned a lot. I came back strong after the tournament and grew as a goalie. I’ve tried to continue…

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