2023 World Championship

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Berggren with an assist against Germany.

Mazur with an assist against Finland.

Veleno scored against Latvia.

Kubalik with 2 assists against the Slovaks.

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A look at our #RedWings through 3 games at the IIHF Worlds:
Kubalik 3G, 3A, +3
Veleno 1G, 1A, +2
Berggren 3A, +2
Raymond 1A, +1 (+ 2 SO goals!)
Mazur 1A, +3
Seider 1A
Maatta 1A

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Mazur goal

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Veleno goal

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I'm not going to lie, there's nothing really interesting here. But, I still enjoy reading these types of articles.

https://www.nhl.com/news/detroit-red-wi ... -344486966

"He's a leader," Peterka said. "He has been the last couple years. He was captain at the World Juniors (in 2019 and 2020) as well. He's just a guy that does so many things right on and off the ice. I mean, I think he was always the guy in the back you trust the most. He was always the guy who played the most minutes. … U16, U18 it was always fun because you always had him in the back. It gave you confidence as well.

"To see how he succeeds in the NHL is just great. He's a great leader for sure."

San Jose Sharks forward Nico Sturm, who is teammates with Seider on Germany, said he has the potential to one of the best in the NHL.

"He's probably looking to try to be like Leon (Draisaitl) is for our forwards," Sturm said. "I think that's what he can be for our defensemen. To be that clear No. 1 D-man. He's going to be that guy in Detroit. I'm sure he's going to be a captain there one day. I've got nothing but praise for him. When he's on the ice you, feel secure.

"The importance of him. … Leon is that clear No. 1 center and one of the best in the world. I think Mo has the potential to be a No. 1 D-man in the NHL and a captain. When I think back to when I was 22 and how calm he is … it's tough to be that. That confidence and swagger, I don't think it's something you can teach, per se."

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Nice to see Mazur making things happen.

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Latvia stuns Sweden, 3-1, to advance to the semis.
Where's Arturs Irbe when you need him?

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Germany with a win over Switzerland. Will play USA in the semis.

Seider with a game misconduct for boarding.

Pussy international rules.

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Let's be honest - 2/3rds of the discipline that happens in hockey isn't dictated by the hit - but by the way the guy falls.
If he's falling or off balance - it's gonna look worse and we'll get a suspension.
If he's ready for it and takes the hit without getting hurt, nobody cares.