# ![@Derek_J_OBrien Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::85135696.png) @Derek_J_OBrien Derek O'Brien

Derek O'Brien posts on X about switzerland, finland, sweden, slovakia the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[nhl](/list/nhl)  [countries](/list/countries)  [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  [finance](/list/finance)  [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  [currencies](/list/currencies)  [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball)  [nfl](/list/nfl)  [nba](/list/nba)  [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 

**Social topic influence**
[switzerland](/topic/switzerland), [finland](/topic/finland), [sweden](/topic/sweden), [slovakia](/topic/slovakia) #582, [nhl](/topic/nhl), [canada](/topic/canada), [germany](/topic/germany), [nyr](/topic/nyr), [prague](/topic/prague), [canucks](/topic/canucks)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Brett (BRETT)](/topic/brett)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"@riotsurvivor Komern banka"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1872436859672178811)  2024-12-27T00:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Great Britain Quarter-Century Teams Unveiled: Liam Kirk And Then. #Yotes #UtahHC #GoAvsGo #nanooks #EIHL #TeamGB #barmyarmy #houseofsteel #LetsGoDevils #eisbarenberlin @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/great-britain-quarter-century-teams-unveiled-liam-kirk-and-then https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/great-britain-quarter-century-teams-unveiled-liam-kirk-and-then"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1888609932833898681)  2025-02-09T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"British-Born Ex-NHLer Brendan Perlini Signs In Switzerland #Yotes #LetsGoOilers #LGRW #Blackhawks #BarrieColts #TimeToHunt @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/british-ex-nhler-signs-in-switzerland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/british-ex-nhler-signs-in-switzerland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1889699007997362630)  2025-02-12T15:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Latvia Quarter-Century Teams Unveiled: Irbe Merzlikins Masalskis Silovs Compete In Goal . #Canucks #CBJ #GoSensGo #mnwild #GoHabsGo #NHLBruins #RaiseUp #TheFutureIsTeal #LetsGoPens #Sabrehood #GoBolts #GoAvsGo #TimeToHunt @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/latvia-quarter-century-teams-unveiled-irbe-merzlikins-masalskis-silovs-compete-in-goal https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/latvia-quarter-century-teams-unveiled-irbe-merzlikins-masalskis-silovs-compete-in-goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1890106242137457010)  2025-02-13T18:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Ducks' [----] First-Rounder Brayden Tracey Moves From Finland To Slovakia #flytogether #victoriaroyals #MJWarriors #Liiga #Jukurit @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ducks-2019-first-rounder-moves-from-finland-to-slovakia https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ducks-2019-first-rounder-moves-from-finland-to-slovakia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1890441031327309984)  2025-02-14T16:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Ducks goalie prospect Damian Clara leaves Swedish team Frjestad - with Gibson trade imminent is he headed to AHL #flytogether #LetsGoGulls #ECRBS @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ducks-goalie-prospect-damian-clara-leaves-swedish-team-headed-to-ahl https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ducks-goalie-prospect-damian-clara-leaves-swedish-team-headed-to-ahl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1890513971225960468)  2025-02-14T21:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"It still hasn't been confirmed by the club but it's widely reported in Finnish media that Ducks goalie prospect Damian Clara has signed with #Krpt Oulu #FlyTogether #Liiga #SHL #Frjestad #ECRBS @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-ducks-goalie-prospect-damian-clara-signs-in-finland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-ducks-goalie-prospect-damian-clara-signs-in-finland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1890819673303699887)  2025-02-15T17:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"OK it's now confirmed: Ducks Goalie Prospect Damian Clara Signs In Finland will finish the season with #Krpt Oulu in #Liiga #FlyTogether @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-ducks-goalie-prospect-damian-clara-signs-in-finland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-ducks-goalie-prospect-damian-clara-signs-in-finland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1890826005247324409)  2025-02-15T18:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Norway Quarter-Century Teams Unveiled: Veterans Zuccarello & Thoresen But What About The Kids #FlyTogether #LGRW #MNWild #NYR #GoBolts #LetsGoOilers #LetsGoFlyers #DIFHockey #Frjestad #SHL https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/norway-quarter-century-teams-unveiled-veterans-zuccarello-thoresen-but-what-about-the-kids https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/norway-quarter-century-teams-unveiled-veterans-zuccarello-thoresen-but-what-about-the-kids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891201565496652177)  2025-02-16T19:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Former Leafs (and other teams) Prospect Andrew Nielsen Heads To Sdertlje of Swedish Second Division #Hockeyallsvenskan #LeafsForever #Flames #ALLCAPS #LetsGoPens #GoAvsGo #CBJ @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-leafs-prospect-heads-to-swedish-second-divsion https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-leafs-prospect-heads-to-swedish-second-divsion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891270805121634771)  2025-02-16T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@mikecommito Fair enough. I hope that didn't come off snarky. I honestly wasn't sure if McLean ever had a shutout in NJ but I kinda doubted it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891543984024981981)  2025-02-17T17:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@Canucks I'm Canadian but a #Canucks fan and I hope he gets a shutout. This tournament is fun to watch but I care infinitely more about how the Canucks fare down the stretch. :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891550213644419284)  2025-02-17T18:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This is the second of two #4Nations games I'll be watching on account of the start times. I'm only getting up at 2am for hockey if it's the #Canucks in the playoffs or the Olympic final"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891551083740217347)  2025-02-17T18:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Zurich Vs Frjestad In The Champions Hockey League Final: All You Need To Know #championsgobeyond #gohabsgo #NHLBruins #Goavsgo #Canucks #gosensgo #thefutureisteal #flytogether #letsgoflyers #RaiseUp #LeafsForever #timetohunt @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/zurich-vs-farjestad-in-the-champions-hockey-league-final-all-you-need-to-know https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/zurich-vs-farjestad-in-the-champions-hockey-league-final-all-you-need-to-know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891602712573198701)  2025-02-17T21:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dominik Kahun Changes Teams In Switzerland #Blackhawks #LetsGoPens #sabrehood #LetsGoOilers #redbulls #mnchen @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/dominik-kahun-changes-teams-in-switzerland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/dominik-kahun-changes-teams-in-switzerland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891865267514273962)  2025-02-18T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"We're minutes from the opening faceoff of the European championship game; find out more about it and how to watch it here: Zurich Vs Frjestad In The Champions Hockey League Final: All You Need To Know #championsgobeyond #gohabsgo #NHLBruins #Goavsgo #Canucks #gosensgo #thefutureisteal #flytogether #letsgoflyers #RaiseUp #LeafsForever #timetohunt @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/T7GN1J8tOI Zurich Vs Frjestad In The Champions Hockey League Final: All You Need To Know #championsgobeyond #gohabsgo #NHLBruins #Goavsgo #Canucks #gosensgo #thefutureisteal #flytogether #letsgoflyers #RaiseUp #LeafsForever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891929469075550340)  2025-02-18T19:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Zurich Lions Win Champions Hockey League Final Back-To-Back Titles For Switzerland [--] goals scoring title MVP for Sven Andrighetto #GoHabsGo #GoAvsGo #zsclions #ChampionsGoBeyond #CHLFinal2025 https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/zurich-lions-win-champions-hockey-league-final-back-to-back-titles-for-switzerland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/zurich-lions-win-champions-hockey-league-final-back-to-back-titles-for-switzerland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1891998601997430942)  2025-02-18T23:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Skellefte Will Lose Sandin-Pellikka; Eyes Djuse & Ex-Leaf Lightning D-Man Borgman As Replacements #LeafsForever #GoBolts #TexasHockey #STLBlues #TimeToHunt #LGRW #GoHabsGo #fribourg #Gottron #hcfg #scrjlakers @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/skellefte-will-lose-sandin-pellikka-eyes-ex-leaf-lightning-d-man-as-replacement https://thehockeynews.com/international/skellefte-will-lose-sandin-pellikka-eyes-ex-leaf-lightning-d-man-as-replacement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1893654129194480081)  2025-02-23T13:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Slovakia Quarter-Century Teams Unveiled: Grbork Hossa Chra et al. #mnwild #NHLBruins #Blackhawks #Isles #goSENSgo #NYR #CBJ #GoKingsGo #LetsGoOilers #GoHabsGo #Canucks #GoAvsGo #NJDevils #LGRW #SeaKraken #sabrehood #LetsGoPens @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/predicting-slovakias-2026-olympic-roster-1 https://thehockeynews.com/international/predicting-slovakias-2026-olympic-roster-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1894103506719502520)  2025-02-24T19:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Report: Robert Hgg Will Probably Return Home Next Season #vegasborn #FlyTogether #LGRW #sabrehood #Timetohunt #LetsGoFlyers #MoDoHockey @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/report-robert-hgg-will-probably-return-home-next-season https://thehockeynews.com/international/report-robert-hgg-will-probably-return-home-next-season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1894428570438570478)  2025-02-25T16:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"OK now it's [--] as Marc-Andr Fleury could end his career with Triple Gold Club membership #MNWild #GoAvsGo #LetsGoPens #NYR #Isles #GOKINGSGO #Flames #Smashville #CBJ #TheFutureIsTeal #UtahHC #SeaKraken #LetsGoFlyers #OHL #IIHFWorlds @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/crosby-mckinnon-bring-canadas-world-championship-roster-up-to-17 https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/crosby-mckinnon-bring-canadas-world-championship-roster-up-to-17"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1919466956861645271)  2025-05-05T18:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Actually when I think about it I'm not 100% sure Fleury is eligible for TGC membership because I don't know that he received a gold medal for the [----] Olympic win. He was on the Canadian roster but never played a game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1919474244557181318)  2025-05-05T19:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Peter Mueller Re-Signs With Czech Champion Kometa Brno #Yotes #GoAvsGo #TimeToHunt #ForEverett @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/peter-mueller-re-signs-with-czech-champs https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/peter-mueller-re-signs-with-czech-champs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1922705362014085144)  2025-05-14T17:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"VIDEO: Conor Garland talks about the semifinal win over Sweden the U.S. team the final and "an opportunity to win a gold medal" #Canucks #Yotes #IIHFWorlds #MensWorlds @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/video-conor-garland-has-an-opportunity-to-win-a-gold-medal/comment/icgIxZIATgkbYkqMEtxQ https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/video-conor-garland-has-an-opportunity-to-win-a-gold-medal/comment/icgIxZIATgkbYkqMEtxQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1926416472181502119)  2025-05-24T23:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ex-NHLer Ryan MacInnis Finds New Team In Germany #CBJ #Sabrehood #Yotes #StLBlues #Flames #OHLRangers #AdlerMannheim @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhler-ryan-macinnis-finds-new-team-in-germany/comment/KAVvlsS04xewWzbm3gAN https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhler-ryan-macinnis-finds-new-team-in-germany/comment/KAVvlsS04xewWzbm3gAN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1933545745321246936)  2025-06-13T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Former Leafs Oilers Habs D Prospect Noel Hoefenmayer Signs In KHL #Yotes #LeafsForever #LetsGoOilers #GoHabsGo @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-leafs-oilers-habs-d-prospect-signs-in-khl https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-leafs-oilers-habs-d-prospect-signs-in-khl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1943713735366885666)  2025-07-11T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Coyotes [----] 1st rounder Peter Mueller retires after lengthy career in Europe #Yotes #GoAvsGo #Timetohunt #StlBlues #NHLBruins #AHLBruins #ForEverett @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-nhl-first-rounder-retires-in-europe/comment/KpBxPedvFcs5x0D4MyLd https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-nhl-first-rounder-retires-in-europe/comment/KpBxPedvFcs5x0D4MyLd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1949531754865500196)  2025-07-27T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Jaromr Jgr On The Ice As Kladnos Training Camp Opens Pro Season No. [--] Coming Up #LetsGoPens #ALLCAPS #NYR #LetsGoFlyers #TexasHockey #NHLBruins #NJDevils #TimeToHunt #Flames @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jaromir-jagr-on-the-ice-as-kladno-s-training-camp-opens-pro-season-no-38-coming-up/comment/4rHQ5vHGUHslE8sA4hSI https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jaromir-jagr-on-the-ice-as-kladno-s-training-camp-opens-pro-season-no-38-coming-up/comment/4rHQ5vHGUHslE8sA4hSI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1950195463853899942)  2025-07-29T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ex-NHLer Brandon Yip most recently captain of KHL's Chinese-based team announces retirement #GoAvsGo #Smashville #Yotes @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhler-retires-from-chinese-khl-team https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhler-retires-from-chinese-khl-team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1963218560345366832)  2025-09-03T12:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"6 teams clinch playoff berths on last day of Champoins Hockey League season; round of [--] matchups known #championsgobeyond @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/game-day/champions-hockey-league-regular-season-finishes-playoff-matchups-known https://thehockeynews.com/international/game-day/champions-hockey-league-regular-season-finishes-playoff-matchups-known"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1978565795027308745)  2025-10-15T20:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It looks like it will finally happen: Jaromr Jgr in Kladno's lineup for tonight's game. It would be the first game of his 38th pro season #LetsGoPens #ALLCAPS #LetsGoFlyers #NYR #NJDevils #TimeToHunt #TexasHockey #Flames #NHLBruins @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jaromir-jagr-will-make-season-debut-tonight https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jaromir-jagr-will-make-season-debut-tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1979212058462650461)  2025-10-17T15:45Z [----] followers, 20.7K engagements


"CONFIRMED: Oliver Kylington returns to Sweden signs with hometown club #Flames #GoAvsGo #FlyTogether #DIFhockey https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/confirmed-oliver-kylington-signs-with-swedish-club https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/confirmed-oliver-kylington-signs-with-swedish-club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1979558962656625129)  2025-10-18T14:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Fehrvry is probably the only player in the NHL with Hungarian diacritics on his jersey name. #ALLCAPS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1979971504533070253)  2025-10-19T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I know the #Canucks want revenge for the hit on Chytil but maybe they don't want to run the #ALLCAPS goalie when we've got Demko at the other end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1979972550605017459)  2025-10-19T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Former NHL & AHL d-man Ben Harpur heads overseas signs with KHL club #GoSensGo #Smashville #NYR #LeafsForever #TimeToHunt @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-d-man-leaves-north-america-signs-with-khl-club https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-d-man-leaves-north-america-signs-with-khl-club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1980296471892410639)  2025-10-20T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Four NHL-drafted players on Czech roster for last U20 tourney in Europe ahead of #WorldJuniors #ALLCAPS #stlblues #GoKingsGo #TusksUp @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/four-drafted-players-on-czech-u-20-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/four-drafted-players-on-czech-u-20-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1981777532598043031)  2025-10-24T17:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Almost immediately following his release from the Caps Sheldon Rempal returns to KHL #ALLCAPS #GoKingsGo #CarolinaCulture #Canucks #VegasBorn @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/after-release-from-caps-rempal-returns-to-khl https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/after-release-from-caps-rempal-returns-to-khl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1982426164992921748)  2025-10-26T12:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"12 drafted players [--] #WorldJuniors returnees on Finland's U20 [--] Nations squad #MNWild #GoKingsGo #SeaKraken #FlyTogether #GoHabsGo #LetsGoFlyers #gojetsgo #TexasHockey #GoBolts #Smashville #FlyTogether @thehockeynews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/12-nhl-draftees-8-world-junior-returnees-on-finland-s-u-20-five-nations-squad https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/12-nhl-draftees-8-world-junior-returnees-on-finland-s-u-20-five-nations-squad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1982463714260369883)  2025-10-26T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Finland announces an all-2009-born roster for the U17 World Hockey Challenge #NHLDraft2027 @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/12-nhl-draftees-8-world-junior-returnees-on-finland-s-u-20-five-nations-squad https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/12-nhl-draftees-8-world-junior-returnees-on-finland-s-u-20-five-nations-squad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1983160052103163984)  2025-10-28T13:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Slovakia to host U20 #WorldJuniors "dress rehearsal" tourney in Pieany with Wings prospect & several potential draftees #LGRW @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-ready-to-host-u-20-tournament-without-stars https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-ready-to-host-u-20-tournament-without-stars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1983539635167891761)  2025-10-29T14:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"After playing just [--] games Nic Petan leaves Switzerland for "personal reasons" #gojetsgo #LeafsForever #Canucks #MNWild #IAWild @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhler-leaves-swiss-team-for-personal-reasons https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhler-leaves-swiss-team-for-personal-reasons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1983608012490338453)  2025-10-29T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ilya Samsonov signs multi-year KHL deal #ALLCAPS #LeafsForever #VegasBorn @thehockeynews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ilya-samsonov-signs-multi-year-khl-deal https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ilya-samsonov-signs-multi-year-khl-deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1984647395687231802)  2025-11-01T15:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ex-NHL forwards Tyler Graovac and Tom Juro sign with KHL club #MNWild #ALLCAPS #Canucks #LGRW #Blackhawks #LetsGoOilers #VegasBorn @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/khl-club-lada-togliatti-signs-two-ex-nhl-forwards https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/khl-club-lada-togliatti-signs-two-ex-nhl-forwards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1984660208627470339)  2025-11-01T16:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"10 players with NHL experience on Czech #EuroHockeyTour roster; several Olympic spots up for grabs #GoSensGo #LGRW #Blackhawks #CBJ #SharksTerritory #NHLBruins #NYR #LetsGoPens #gojetsgo @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-roster-for-euro-hockey-tour-the-best-we-have-in-europe-at-the-moment https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-roster-for-euro-hockey-tour-the-best-we-have-in-europe-at-the-moment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1985016919716700264)  2025-11-02T16:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"2017 first-round pick Klim Kostin returns to KHL #stlblues #LetsGoOilers #LGRW #TheFutureIsTeal @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/blues-2017-first-rounder-returns-to-khl https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/blues-2017-first-rounder-returns-to-khl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1985379388947579361)  2025-11-03T16:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ex-NHL goalie Louis Domingue leaves KHL team 'due to family reasons' #GoBolts #NJDevils #Canucks #Flames #LetsGoPens #NYR #Yotes #QMJHL @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-goalie-leaves-khl-club-due-to-family-reasons https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-goalie-leaves-khl-club-due-to-family-reasons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1985455302968238255)  2025-11-03T21:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Puljujrvi Merela Honka Vatanen Headline Finlands #EuroHockeyTour Home Roster Eye Olympic Spots #LetsGoOilers #LetsGoPens #CarolinaCulture #GoBolts #TexasHockey #NJDevils #FlyTogether @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/puljujarvi-merela-honka-vatanen-headline-finland-s-euro-hockey-tour-home-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/puljujarvi-merela-honka-vatanen-headline-finland-s-euro-hockey-tour-home-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1986081106001821858)  2025-11-05T14:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"A recap of Wednesday's international action in Europe - U20s in Slovakia & U18s in Sweden - #LetsGoFlyers prospect Max Westergrd had a big game for Finland. #WorldJuniors #NHLDraft2026 @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/flyers-prospect-max-westergard-impresses-in-international-action https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/flyers-prospect-max-westergard-impresses-in-international-action"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1986430310934818971)  2025-11-06T13:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Czech icon national team captain Roman ervenka signs long-term extension #Flames #SCRJLakers #ZSCLions #hcfg @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-icon-national-team-captain-receives-contract-extension https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-icon-national-team-captain-receives-contract-extension"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1986507440611905606)  2025-11-06T18:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@jabo_vancouver Must have been some time between [----] (when BMac returned) and [----] (when Shorty left to take the Canucks pxp gig). Before [--] it was Randorf instead of BMac"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1986786205317403088)  2025-11-07T13:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"According to Ranker's (whatever that is) the top [--] athletes who've ever lived include [--] from the USA [--] from Canada [--] from Brazil [--] each from Argentina Jamaica Switzerland Portugal Serbia Spain Australia France Germany & Russia. Do you agree with Rankers Who is the greatest athlete of all time https://t.co/YnllP8b3I8 Do you agree with Rankers Who is the greatest athlete of all time https://t.co/YnllP8b3I8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1986818714881110366)  2025-11-07T15:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Switzerland leads Finland 4-3 less than 7:00 remaining in Pieany SVK. 4th game on [--] days for Finn's. #WorldJuniors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1987166264372981929)  2025-11-08T14:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"After Finland's 6-3 loss to Switzerland I spoke to #GoHabsGo prospect Aatos Koivu son of Saku. He wants to make the #WorldJuniors but isn't happy with his tournament in Slovakia @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/habs-prospect-aatos-koivu-disappointed-with-five-nations-performance-was-maybe-thinking-a-litte-bit-too-much https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/habs-prospect-aatos-koivu-disappointed-with-five-nations-performance-was-maybe-thinking-a-litte-bit-too-much"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1987202833767092347)  2025-11-08T16:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Brendan Leipsic finds new KHL team #Smashville #LeafsForever #VegasBorn #Canucks #GoKingsGo #ALLCAPS @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/brendan-leipsic-finds-new-khl-team https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/brendan-leipsic-finds-new-khl-team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1987538544047395156)  2025-11-09T15:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I spoke to #ALLCAPS prospect Petr Sikora at the U20 Five Nations. Looking ahead to the #WorldJuniors he said of Canadian fans: "I hope they will boo again" @hcocelaricz @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/petr-sikora-on-canadian-fans-i-hope-they-will-boo-again https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/petr-sikora-on-canadian-fans-i-hope-they-will-boo-again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1987565008918581255)  2025-11-09T16:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Goalie Malcom Subban signs with Czech club #NHLBruins #VegasBorn #Blackhawks #Sabrehood #CBJ #GoSensGo @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/malcom-subban-signs-with-czech-club https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/malcom-subban-signs-with-czech-club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1987574675149406237)  2025-11-09T17:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Vojtch iha's #WHL rights traded. What comes next for the LA prospect #GoKingsGo #KelownaRockets #WorldJuniors @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/kings-prospect-cihar-s-whl-rights-traded-what-s-next https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/kings-prospect-cihar-s-whl-rights-traded-what-s-next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1987971742443180213)  2025-11-10T19:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It's official: Vitali Kravtsov returns to KHL on multi-year deal #Canucks #NYR @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/vitali-kravtsov-signs-multi-year-khl-deal https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/vitali-kravtsov-signs-multi-year-khl-deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1987992629091725556)  2025-11-10T21:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Spencer Martin's KHL journey ends after [--] games #GoAvsGo #Canucks #CBJ #CarolinaCulture @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/canadian-ex-nhl-goalie-released-from-khl-club https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/canadian-ex-nhl-goalie-released-from-khl-club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1988278183582724422)  2025-11-11T16:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Slovakia reveals [----] Olympic hockey jerseys @thehockeynews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-reveals-olympic-uniforms https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-reveals-olympic-uniforms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1988648763787981155)  2025-11-12T16:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ex-NHL d-man Luke Witkowski moves on to a new SHL team #GoBolts #LGRW @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/american-ex-nhl-d-man-finds-another-swedish-team https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/american-ex-nhl-d-man-finds-another-swedish-team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1989418911461511647)  2025-11-14T19:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@al_powell57674 @jabo_vancouver He's out of his element in the role they've been forced to use him out of necessity. He's a natural winger so they'll give him a chance on the wing before they put him in the pressbox"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1990069785237819592)  2025-11-16T14:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@al_powell57674 @jabo_vancouver Sure when they have more players available they can reevaluate their options"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1990075393735372836)  2025-11-16T15:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@al_powell57674 @jabo_vancouver Fine but he's shown very little playing out of his natural position. If he shows very little on the wing as well and other guys get back in the lineup you can start talking about scratching him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1990076934433144855)  2025-11-16T15:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@molinjosef @passittobulis I think you should clarify the is like the vowel sound in the BRITISH pronunciation of turf as Americans just say trf :) My guideline for is to say it how a Brit would say 'er' For example how a Brit would say Herglander"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1990149498404778424)  2025-11-16T20:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Slimtschridy @RobTheHockeyGuy Look at the graphic it's the Stanley Cup Finals so that's the result of two months of trying to grow a playoff beard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1990445214801305605)  2025-11-17T15:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"World traveller David Booth ex-NHLer moves from Australia to Britain #LGRW #LeafsForever #Canucks #TimeToHunt #EIHL #FifeFlyers @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/world-traveller-david-booth-moves-from-australia-to-britain https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/world-traveller-david-booth-moves-from-australia-to-britain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1991515701908238599)  2025-11-20T14:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Flyers draft pick and ex-Blackhawks d-man Wyatt Kalynuk joins 3rd KHL team this season #LetsGoFlyers #Blackhawks #NYR #Canucks #PelicansFi #Liiga @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-blackhawks-d-man-finds-third-khl-team-this-season https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-blackhawks-d-man-finds-third-khl-team-this-season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1992314964288184702)  2025-11-22T19:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Chris Drieger leaves KHL team; headed back to Winnipeg #gojetsgo #GoSensGo #TimeToHunt #SeaKraken @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/chris-driedger-leaves-khl-team-headed-back-to-winnipeg https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/chris-driedger-leaves-khl-team-headed-back-to-winnipeg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1992988631771009379)  2025-11-24T16:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Czechia reveals jerseys for men's & women's Olympic ice hockey teams #MilanoCortina2026 @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czechia-reveals-men-s-women-s-olympic-jerseys https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czechia-reveals-men-s-women-s-olympic-jerseys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1993344647025115201)  2025-11-25T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Confirmed: Alexandar Georgiev signs in Russia #Sabrehood #TheFutureIsTeal #GoAvsGo #NYR #HCTPS #Liiga @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/official-alexandar-georgiev-signs-in-russia https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/official-alexandar-georgiev-signs-in-russia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1993366227801313281)  2025-11-25T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"USA uniforms for [----] Olympics and Paralympics unveiled #MilanoCortina2026 https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/usa-hockey-unveils-uniforms-for-2026-olympic-and-paralympic-games https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/usa-hockey-unveils-uniforms-for-2026-olympic-and-paralympic-games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1993746410928550207)  2025-11-26T18:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"2009 NHL First-Rounder Calvin de Haan Signs Contract Extension In Sweden #Isles #CarolinaCulture #Blackhawks #GoBolts #GoAvsGo #NYR @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/2009-nhl-first-rounder-signs-contract-extension-in-sweden https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/2009-nhl-first-rounder-signs-contract-extension-in-sweden"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1994869885525184520)  2025-11-29T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@DimitriIor @SteveDickerNL @oldhockeycards They'd use clips from real Nordiques games from a distance but the close-up scenes were acted and they were so bad. Looked like beer-league hockey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1995075883888230490)  2025-11-30T10:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"USA announces 28-man #WorldJuniors camp roster #ALLCAPS #GoKingsGo #Isles #Smashville #Sabrehood #GoHabsGo #SeaKraken #VegasBorn #NHLBruins #LetsGoFlyers #LetsGoPens #LetsGoOilers @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/usa-hockey-announces-28-man-world-junior-camp-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/usa-hockey-announces-28-man-world-junior-camp-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1995894544185840006)  2025-12-02T16:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Czechs name [--] players on preliminary #WorldJuniors roster in pursuit of a 4th straight medal #stlblues #Smashville #GoKingsGo #NHLBruins #ALLCAPS #TusksUp #mnwild #Isles #Blackhawks #SeaKraken #Sabrehood #GoAvsGo @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/8-bronze-returnees-14-draftees-on-czech-preliminary-world-junior-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/8-bronze-returnees-14-draftees-on-czech-preliminary-world-junior-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1996315509856600244)  2025-12-03T20:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"4 male players [--] female players [--] builder among [----] IIHF Hall-of-Fame class #NHLBruins #Sabrehood #LGRW #Canucks #Isles @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/six-players-one-builder-among-iihf-s-2026-hall-of-fame-class https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/six-players-one-builder-among-iihf-s-2026-hall-of-fame-class"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1996594426223743036)  2025-12-04T14:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Slovakia #WorldJuniors 28-man preliminary roster "one of the youngest in history"; No Miro atan Jr. #ALLCAPS #LGRW #GoKingsGo #QMJHL #OHL #WHL #USHL #NAHL #bryns @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-s-preliminary-roster-one-of-the-youngest-in-world-junior-history https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-s-preliminary-roster-one-of-the-youngest-in-world-junior-history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1996680673068044418)  2025-12-04T20:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"My preview of the IIHF U20 World Championship Division I Group A in Bled Slovenia. A beautiful place I would love to be there in person this time of year alas. Several NHL-drafted players #GoBolts #NYR #LeafsForever #GoBolts #TusksUp #Sabrehood #QMJHL #OHL #WHL #WorldJuniors The #WorldJuniors Division I Group A starts December [--]. 👏 Read more 👇 https://t.co/Drw1XbgM81 #IIHF @lovehokej https://t.co/hPKR2GdfHX The #WorldJuniors Division I Group A starts December [--]. 👏 Read more 👇 https://t.co/Drw1XbgM81 #IIHF @lovehokej https://t.co/hPKR2GdfHX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1997631068707475724)  2025-12-07T11:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Canada releases 27-man #WorldJuniors pre-camp roster #GoKingsGo #Canucks #LetsGoFlyers #Smashville #TusksUp @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/hockey-canada-announces-27-man-world-junior-camp-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/hockey-canada-announces-27-man-world-junior-camp-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1998073876652359961)  2025-12-08T16:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In the last national team break before Olympics Czech team at #EuroHockeyTour led by Kubalk ervenka Rutta #LGRW #GoSensGo #Flames #Blackhawks #TheFutureIsTeal @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/kubalik-cervenka-rutta-headline-czech-roster-on-euro-hockey-tour https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/kubalik-cervenka-rutta-headline-czech-roster-on-euro-hockey-tour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1998402268454846769)  2025-12-09T14:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Czech winger Vojtch iha signs entry-level contract with #GoKingsGo will move to #WHL after #WorldJuniors @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-winger-signs-with-kings-will-play-in-whl-after-world-juniors https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-winger-signs-with-kings-will-play-in-whl-after-world-juniors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1999167100523295033)  2025-12-11T17:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Has Derick Brassard already signed in Switzerland #CBJ #NYR #GoSensGo #LetsGoPens #GoAvsGo #LetsGoFlyers #LetsGoOilers #isles #TimeToHunt #GSHC @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/has-derick-brassard-already-signed-in-switzerland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/has-derick-brassard-already-signed-in-switzerland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1999499052095078558)  2025-12-12T15:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Milan Lucic signs in Scotland; at [--] he's played [--] pro games over last [---] seasons #NHLBruins #GoKingsGo #LetsGoOilers #Flames #stlblues #WHL #WHLGiants #EIHL #FifeFlyers @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/milan-lucic-signs-in-scotland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/milan-lucic-signs-in-scotland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2001449312186704171)  2025-12-18T00:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"14 NHL Drafted Players On #SpenglerCup's U.S. Collegiate Selects Team #CarolinaCulture #NHLBruins #LetsGoPens #Blackhawks #Isles #TheFutureIsTeal #LetsGoFlyers #Smashville #VegasBorn #LGRW #Sabrehood @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/14-nhl-drafted-players-on-spengler-cup-s-u-s-collegiate-selects-team https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/14-nhl-drafted-players-on-spengler-cup-s-u-s-collegiate-selects-team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2001828829904699520)  2025-12-19T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Former NHL goalie Dustin Tokarski signs in Germany #GoBolts #GoHabsGo #LetsGoPens #Sabrehood #Flytogether #CarolinaCulture @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-nhl-goalie-signs-in-germany https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/former-nhl-goalie-signs-in-germany"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2002087109210079446)  2025-12-19T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Kristian Vesalainen whose NHL rights are retained by #gojetsgo has reportedly signed in Czechia after being released by Finnish club @TheHockeyNews #HPK #HIFK #HCSpartaPraha https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-finnish-jets-prospect-has-signed-in-czechia https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-finnish-jets-prospect-has-signed-in-czechia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2002853988379800056)  2025-12-21T21:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In an interview with a French website Tim Bozon unleashes on head coach Yorick Treille says "I've been lied to" about being omitted from Olympic team #GoHabsGo #TimeToHunt #stlblues #GSHC @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/tim-bozon-i-ve-been-lied-to-about-omission-from-french-olympic-team https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/tim-bozon-i-ve-been-lied-to-about-omission-from-french-olympic-team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2003925272681427245)  2025-12-24T20:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Czechs register [--] will dress [--] d-men in #WorldJuniors opener vs Canada; captains & starting goalie also announced @TheHockeyNews #Sabrehood #StLBlues #GoKingsGo #ALLCAPS #SeaKraken https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czechs-start-world-juniors-with-6-d-men-mrtka-a-question-mark https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czechs-start-world-juniors-with-6-d-men-mrtka-a-question-mark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2004628568400429392)  2025-12-26T19:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"David Tomek has been placed on waivers by #LetsGoOilers and will reportedly head back to Sweden #FrjestadBK @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-david-tomasek-leaving-oilers-heading-back-to-sweden https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/report-david-tomasek-leaving-oilers-heading-back-to-sweden"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2004655728855056864)  2025-12-26T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Vojtch iha scores the 2-2 goal for CZE. I spoke to him last month in Pieany; [--] days later his WHL rights were traded he'll join Kelowna after #worldjuniors #gokingsgo @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/kings-prospect-cihar-s-whl-rights-traded-what-s-next https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/kings-prospect-cihar-s-whl-rights-traded-what-s-next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2004746133437071548)  2025-12-27T02:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Petr Sikora makes it 3-2 CZE. I also spoke to him in Pieany. He said he hopes the Canadian fans boo him again. #ALLCAPS #WorldJuniors #WorldJuniors2026 https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/petr-sikora-on-canadian-fans-i-hope-they-will-boo-again https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/petr-sikora-on-canadian-fans-i-hope-they-will-boo-again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2004749189163745672)  2025-12-27T03:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Sz1909_Szemberg @TheHockeyNews Indeed Hockey Slovakia frequently uses it for U20 and U18 international events. It was going to host the U18 Worlds in the spring but they moved it to Trenn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2004749442445180956)  2025-12-27T03:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I don't recognize Slovakia's goal song. What is it #worldjuniors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2004997699360481549)  2025-12-27T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@UncleRickBurner @dalter I believe these two were chosen because they're the largest in the state by capacity. That was apparently a larger priority than having the rinks the same size"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2005017922029469713)  2025-12-27T20:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"After a short AHL stint Andrej ustr is heading back to Europe #Isles #GoBolts #FlyTogether #MNWild #IAWild #Tappara #Liiga @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-d-man-signs-in-swedish-second-league https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-d-man-signs-in-swedish-second-league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2005329371540890030)  2025-12-28T17:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Czechs will add at least [--] players to #WorldJuniors roster ahead of Monday's game vs Finland #WorldJuniors2026 #Sabrehood #NHLBruins @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czechs-will-add-at-least-2-players-to-world-junior-roster-before-finland-game-monday https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czechs-will-add-at-least-2-players-to-world-junior-roster-before-finland-game-monday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2005437964281921917)  2025-12-29T00:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Returning to Frjestad after a 22-game stint with #LetsGoOilers David Tomek said "It was tough of course." @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/david-tomasek-on-time-in-edmonton-it-s-been-tough https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/david-tomasek-on-time-in-edmonton-it-s-been-tough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2006178407948657060)  2025-12-31T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@SeanSta27818605 @StatBoy_Steven The Spengler isn't an IIHF event and it's a club tournament apart from the "Team Canada" that's thrown together just for the tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2006529595852595673)  2026-01-01T00:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The Slovaks are confident heading into today's #WorldJuniors quarterfinal vs Canada believing that "hard work can beat talent" #LGRW #GoKingsGo @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovaks-believe-hard-work-can-beat-talent-against-canada https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovaks-believe-hard-work-can-beat-talent-against-canada"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2007168571072528744)  2026-01-02T19:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@coopincanada @CDNBaseballNet I saw him play for Calgary at least twice in Vancouver"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2007211931191607313)  2026-01-02T22:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@kenwardskorner @DonTaylor5 @Sportsnet650 @canucksalumni @imacSportsnet @KevinisInGoal @KevinWeekes @LaughlinSXM @TheSportMarket @ThomasDrance @RandipJanda I thought Wendell Young played for Canada in [----] he played for Team Canada during the season (back when there was a full-time national team) but apparently wasn't on the Olympic roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2007523747448926579)  2026-01-03T18:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"For the 2nd straight year Petr Sikora scored on his birthday in the #WorldJuniors quarterfinals. He spoke after Czechia's QF win over Switzerland ahead of yet another big encounter with Canada #ALLCAPS @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/petr-sikora-scores-another-birthday-goal-in-world-junior-quarterfinals-ready-for-canada-in-semis https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/petr-sikora-scores-another-birthday-goal-in-world-junior-quarterfinals-ready-for-canada-in-semis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2007549023729922433)  2026-01-03T20:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@cakeeater74 @SEllisHockey You must be remembering [----]. In '18 I think the CAN-USA outdoor game and the CAN- SWE final were the only games to get more than 10K"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2007969754569728489)  2026-01-05T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@FilipNeckar @worldhockeyrpt Looks like it would be a perfect secondary venue for the [----] World Juniors :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2007995044591260039)  2026-01-05T01:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Unconfirmed reports from today have the [----] #WorldJuniors going to Brno Czechia. What about the secondary host city #CeskyHokej @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/rumor-2030-world-juniors-will-be-in-brno-czechia https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/rumor-2030-world-juniors-will-be-in-brno-czechia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2008035339395592565)  2026-01-05T04:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@eliska_tweetuje @Sigi_JE I believe he went straight to the locker room because he had received a misconduct penalty and wasn't allowed on the ice after the game. Reading his lips when he was leaving he said "I can't" to somebody"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2008042020619915692)  2026-01-05T05:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Vojtch ih after the semifinal said the Canadian media at #worldjuniors "kept trying to throw us off and trap us with all sorts of questions just to cause some conflict between us and Canada." #GoKingsGo #WHLRockets @thehockeynews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-cihar-says-canadian-media-trying-to-throw-us-off-and-trap-us-with-all-sorts-of-questions https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/czech-cihar-says-canadian-media-trying-to-throw-us-off-and-trap-us-with-all-sorts-of-questions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2008270365508747522)  2026-01-05T20:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"12 NHLers [--] European-based players on Czech Olympic roster #Canucks #NHLBruins #NJDevils #MNWild #LetsGoOilers #Flames #LeafsForever #VegasBorn #TheFutureIsTeal #FlyTogether #TexasHockey #LGRW #TusksUp #GoAvsGo #LetsGoFlyers @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/12-nhlers-on-czech-olympic-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/12-nhlers-on-czech-olympic-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2008503056850456817)  2026-01-06T11:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Latvia announces Olympic roster with [--] NHLers #Canucks #LetsGoFlyers #TimeToHunt #GoBolts #LetsGoPens #CBJ #NHLBruins #AHLBruins #LGRW @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/six-nhlers-on-latvia-s-2026-olympic-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/six-nhlers-on-latvia-s-2026-olympic-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2008582921482047526)  2026-01-06T16:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ex-NHL center Ryan Spooner will play the rest of the season in Switzerland #NHLBruins #NYR #LetsGoOilers #Canucks @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-center-signs-in-switzerland https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/ex-nhl-center-signs-in-switzerland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2008987285224894766)  2026-01-07T19:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Slovakia announces Olympic roster with [--] NHLers [--] KHLers #Flames #GoHabsGo #ALLCAPS #NJDevils #TheFutureIsTeal #MNWild #IAWild #GoBolts #stlblues @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-announces-olympic-squad-with-7-nhlers-3-khlers https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/slovakia-announces-olympic-squad-with-7-nhlers-3-khlers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2009331912482099332)  2026-01-08T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@TatraHawk @arberslaf Oh I know I can do it but only if I'm speaking CZ/SK (I mix them together tbh). If I'm speaking English it's more difficult to properly say a CZ/SK name because I have to rearrange my whole mouth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2009690624220639741)  2026-01-09T18:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@jabo_vancouver @xerxes_master I used to listen in bed to Jim Robson. If it was on TV (which was less than half the games back then) I'd watch the first period live and I'd watch the rest on tape after school the next day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2009727307125309748)  2026-01-09T20:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"4 goals for Nela Lopuanov in SVK's 5-2 win over FIN. Finns outscored 12-3 by CZK & SVK and will play in #U18WomensWorlds relegation game. Looking forward to CZE vs USA in about an hour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2010458145546768672)  2026-01-11T21:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@oldhockeycards The franchise wouldn't see another playoff game for a decade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2010898440151245170)  2026-01-13T02:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"It's times like this that I'm glad I have international hockey to fall back on. I can't stomach tweeting about the #canucks right now. And by right now I mean most of my life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2010913036274712637)  2026-01-13T03:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""The Vancouver #Canucks they don't score a lot but they certainly don't defend well enough." I'm not even sure I heard that correct but Jody Shelley (I think) might have been unintentionally hilarious there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2010914193466409044)  2026-01-13T03:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Oh man I was watching that (mostly) shitty #canucks game and totally forgot about the NFL playoff game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2010914724834332683)  2026-01-13T03:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Sz1909_Szemberg They did actually. In my opinion though that goal song/chant seems more like San Jose fans in the 90s and rather unbecoming for a franchise like the Montreal Canadiens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2010916308347695612)  2026-01-13T03:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@riotsurvivor They've done the ice before like that Seeing the puck wasn't an issue the first time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2012279242588045512)  2026-01-16T21:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@bigmouthsports I'm a Seahawks fan but by no means are they a sure thing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2012940651227492618)  2026-01-18T17:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@MarkLazerus It's not only Czechs - I've seen Slovaks and Russians (when they're at a tournament) do the same on the white stripe. But the Czechs are definitely the leaders of this trend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2023066523997483253)  2026-02-15T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@CanucksArmy Did you see Hronek relay the pass from Pastrk for the Neas one-timer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2023112714839638058)  2026-02-15T19:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ex-NHLer Josh Jooris signs contract extension with Swiss club #Flames #NYR #Yotes #CarolinaCulture #LetsGoPens #LeafsForever #GSHC @TheHockeyNews https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/canadian-ex-nhler-re-signs-with-swiss-club https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/canadian-ex-nhler-re-signs-with-swiss-club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1979913859478491244)  2025-10-19T14:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"So I guess I'll have #canucks on my phone #Seahawks on my laptop. Right now I've got hockey on my tv via Chromecast but will change that when football starts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2015564742392184886)  2026-01-25T23:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@jakub_kopriva Yes or VPN and Canadian TV for that matter. But I was checking since I have cable TV here anyway. Since Slovakia is not in the women's tournament though it seems they aren't covering much of it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2019123784750338193)  2026-02-04T18:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@David_Simon92 Yes maybe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2019804781913804924)  2026-02-06T16:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Watching France-Sweden and my goodness a couple of thundering bodychecks in the first [--] minutes of the game. I don't mind seeing that but at some point there's going to have to be a standard for body contact in women's hockey that is universally accepted and codified"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2020524543287132474)  2026-02-08T15:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@IanKennedyCK and surely none of them were correct although her name might be the most difficult on the team. I have to look carefully at it when I say it to make sure I don't skip a syllable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2020607557719515423)  2026-02-08T21:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Genuinely surprising what Italy is doing in the women's Olympic hockey tournament but so hard to gauge how a team will perform against a level of opponent it's never faced. Same with China's men's & women's team in [----] - I underestimated both of them too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2020852268543701386)  2026-02-09T13:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It really makes the Div 1A tournament in Budapest in April wide-open. If Italy can play at this level against top division teams they're in the mix to advance from that tournament along with Norway Hungary & Slovakia (probably not France)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2020852695339311341)  2026-02-09T13:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@smclaughlin9 I mean they have men's and women's national ice hockey teams but they're nowhere near good enough to qualify for the Olympics especially the men"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2020959978455171379)  2026-02-09T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Sz1909_Szemberg I was surprised the SHL isn't stopping for the Olympics. The Czech Extraliga is but they have a lot more players going to the Olympics (half the Slovak team I think)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2021306738775883783)  2026-02-10T19:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Watching @CassieCampbell rant about Abbey Murphy's diving Czech coach Carla MacLeod without specifically mentioning Murphy was furious with a couple of embellishments that resulted in USA PPs in last year's World Championship semifinal a 2-1 game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2021313027610464484)  2026-02-10T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Just waking up in Europe and reading about the passing of Jim Robson. I met him when I was [--] years old through my school principal. He was the same in person as he was on the radio. He gave me some stats papers that I discovered had handwritten notes on them. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2021468902291800268)  2026-02-11T06:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Anyway it's at least comforting that at [--] he was still attending #Canucks games as recently as a few weeks ago so it seems he remained relatively active until the end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2021469205787517410)  2026-02-11T06:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@riotsurvivor Somewhere on Youtube there's a video of the [--] of those guys just sitting around talking about the #Canucks and I couldn't believe my fortune to find it. They were/are all great and we've been very lucky"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2021469755140673788)  2026-02-11T06:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@jabo_vancouver He was amused when later was told that people listening in prison would cheer when he said "shut-ins". Anyway he was shown many times at #Canucks games this season so it's comforting that at [--] he remained active until almost the end and wasn't a shut-in himself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2021471343817220121)  2026-02-11T06:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Slafkovsk with [--] Dvorsk 1+1 Nemec [--] assist Hlavaj's stopped 34/35. It's Slovakia's young players carrying them this game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021643570055459131)  2026-02-11T17:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@passittobulis Everyone's gushing about Slafkovsk but what a game by Samuel Hlavaj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2021650290563563728)  2026-02-11T18:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@arberslaf It's going to come down to goal difference in the three games if all three finish with [--] points. The 3-goal win will mean SVK has a real shot at winning the group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2022301593287159852)  2026-02-13T13:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@arberslaf Unless they don't manage to take [--] points against Italy that is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2022305586520461611)  2026-02-13T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"One of the drawbacks of the Olympic men's format is the high chance of repeat matchups in the playoffs. As it stands there's a decent chance of Canada facing Czechia again in the quarters and Switzerland again in the semis. That would be [--] games vs only [--] different opponents"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023034362267410587)  2026-02-15T13:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So it's no goal 1-1 Sweden-Slovakia after [--]. [--] point from this game will give Slovakia 1st place in the group. They'll also win it if they lose by [--] or [--] goals AND Finland beats Italy in regulation creating a 3-way tie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022640371180933265)  2026-02-14T11:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@domluszczyszyn Slovakia will get the [--] seed and the [--] seed will be the lowest-ranked 2nd place team (if they win their play-in game). If SUI-CZE today goes to OT it will be one of those teams. That would be a much tougher matchup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2022941083769114745)  2026-02-15T07:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The call is goaltender interference but Genoni was outside the paint when Pastrk brushed into him. Will the Czechs challenge Pan Zruba seems to want them to but they don't"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023027789369332015)  2026-02-15T13:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"My system for deciding which Olympic feed to watch depends on who's playing. I choose T for CZE games (Zruba Vorek) STVR: for SVK (Gapar Gabork) NBC for USA (Albert Olczyk) and CBC for Canada (Cuthbert Johnson)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023000971534823552)  2026-02-15T11:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Assuming USA beats GER in reg by [--] goals seedings are: [--] CAN [--] USA [--] SVK [--] FIN [--] SUI [--] GER [--] SWE [--] CZE [--] DEN [--] LAT [--] FRA [--] ITA Playoff matchups will be: SUI-ITA (winner vs FIN) GER-FRA (winner vs SVK) SWE-LAT (winner vs USA) CZE-DEN (winner vs CAN)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023137348389871831)  2026-02-15T20:48Z [----] followers, 62.5K engagements


"@devilsadvocat9 @Tmx455 Looking back at it it's apparently based on the rankings from 2023: https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/latvia-denmark-slovakia-and-maybe-france-qualify-for-2026-olympics https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/latvia-denmark-slovakia-and-maybe-france-qualify-for-2026-olympics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/2023283068543312200)  2026-02-16T06:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Czech U20 @narodnitym practising in Nanaimo. They play a pre-tournament game tonight vs Slovakia. #WJC2019"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1075461472942153728)  2018-12-19T18:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"a dal gl et le but don't know it in Finnish. It takes Finland only [--] seconds to net the winner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/167694319342469120)  2012-02-09T19:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"2nd period just underway in HK Russia's Ruslan Trubkin gives his team a 2-1 lead over Finland with a rebound goal. #U17"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/167983595502305280)  2012-02-10T14:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Russia beats Finland 2-1 at the U17 [--] Nations in HradecKralove CZE. Summary and post-game reaction soon at http://t.co/fvsngJXq http://hockeynews.cz http://hockeynews.cz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/168001642556436480)  2012-02-10T16:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Wow no coaches no players from Canada speaking to the media after that 9-6 loss to Finland. Not even with TSN I'm told. #HlinkaGretzkyCup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1686047504301764610)  2023-07-31T16:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"My view of Slovak goal from row [--]. Beauty eh #HlinkaGretzkyCup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1686439704147742730)  2023-08-01T18:31Z [---] followers, 43K engagements


"Carla McLeod has signed a contract extension to coach the Czech women's team through [----]. Czechia will host the [----] #IIHFWomensWorlds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1702235270160994758)  2023-09-14T08:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@jonathonj1970 @hockey_samurai Tolliver I don't know will fans ever forgive him for getting kicked out of a Stanley Cup Finals game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1710195103715741813)  2023-10-06T07:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@Sigi_JE He's been a great addition to Vancouver and a big reason for Quinn Hughes' amazing season so far. Among the best D pairs in the league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1725027957276881141)  2023-11-16T05:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@jabo_vancouver I mean it really hasn't been a bad outing other than the PK in the first period and that gaffe on the Horvat goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1725031137947623502)  2023-11-16T06:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@jabo_vancouver Shows how important Soucy already is to this team. Last game he didn't play was the 2-0 loss in Philly which was awful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1725032766734213536)  2023-11-16T06:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Just finished watching the replay of that #Canucks #NJDevils game. After the tying goal I saw there wasn't enough time left on the video for OT so figured another goal was coming before the end of regulation and based on the shift immediately after probably by NJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1732304947742495025)  2023-12-06T07:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"I met one of these men in person at an NHL pressbox in [----]. A couple others I'm old enough to recall seeing play on TV. @hcslovanba"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1735702864368984221)  2023-12-15T16:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"That was basically a 5-on-2 for a few seconds with Murphy down. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1736487456617218474)  2023-12-17T20:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@hockey_samurai The Calgary Flames were on the same tour and CBC televised a few (or all) of their games. I don't remember them showing any Caps games but those are the voices of Don Wittman & Harry Neale so I guess they did"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1736764648257429643)  2023-12-18T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In the past week I've got [--] new followers from Slovakia and [--] from Latvia. I guess the key to gaining followers is more posts from mean-nothing international games. :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1736803159748882581)  2023-12-18T17:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"My followers live in Czechia (30%) Canada(25%). Get your map:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1736803589337518233)  2023-12-18T17:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Former #canucks 1st round draft pick Josh Holden is now a hands-on coach in Switzerland. Davos meanwhile has a 1-0 lead after [--] minutes of play. Crazy moment at the end of the period as Davos coach Josh Holden and forward Tomas Jurco go at it. #SpenglerCup https://t.co/GPYhUqiXaQ Davos meanwhile has a 1-0 lead after [--] minutes of play. Crazy moment at the end of the period as Davos coach Josh Holden and forward Tomas Jurco go at it. #SpenglerCup https://t.co/GPYhUqiXaQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1741565367334355037)  2023-12-31T21:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Pretty cool that the #PWHL is streaming games on YouTube for free in Europe. This followed by NHL #WinterClassic makes for a pretty good NYD doubleheader. @thepwhlofficial"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1741887060502347777)  2024-01-01T18:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Would be cool to have an outdoor game in Seattle vs #canucks but I guess they didn't want most of the crowd cheering for the visiting team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1741916963801035125)  2024-01-01T20:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@CraigJButton @iihf_wjc @mike_p_johnson When I think of Hugo Havelid I think of the U18s two years ago when Sweden was badly outshot in both the semifinal vs FIN and final vs USA but he was unreal in goal and won both"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1741922953833459740)  2024-01-01T20:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Cibulka ripples the onion bag to make it 2-0 @czehockey after [--] and I'll show myself out. #WorldJuniors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1742188549821087805)  2024-01-02T14:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@mikecommito @ukkopekkaluukko in Vancouver I was in the building"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1743322886402691271)  2024-01-05T17:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@taj1944 So Benning dropped the ball I'm shocked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743331471560228882)  2024-01-05T17:59Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"I keep trying to skip through commercials only to remember I'm watching live. The joys of watching #canucks games in Europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1746993428741620175)  2024-01-15T20:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Sunday's #U18WomensWorlds final between USA & Czechia was the most-watched women's hockey game ever in the Czech Rep with [------] viewers. More than any game for the Sr women's nat'l team in the [----] Olympics or in [--] World Championship bronze-medal games. Nkdo se tu ptal po slech finle MS"18" esko-USA: Take dosah [-------] divk (prvn ensk hokej v historii s dosahem pes 600.000). Prmr [-------] Nkdo se tu ptal po slech finle MS"18" esko-USA: Take dosah [-------] divk (prvn ensk hokej v historii s dosahem pes 600.000). Prmr 209.000"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747299089195172146)  2024-01-16T16:45Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"@riotsurvivor @The_Overstay The press seats during the [----] World Juniors in Ostrava because the #Canucks-NYR game was more interesting than the relegation series between Germany & Kazakhstan. I also watched a couple of Canucks games while at Olympic hockey games in Beijing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1748795839433048503)  2024-01-20T19:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@SEllisHockey Jaroslav Halak had a tenure with the Buffalo Sabres"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748817862985203965)  2024-01-20T21:20Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"OK I'm watching the #NHLAllStar Game for the first time in forever but only because it's at a watchable time in Europe and the #Canucks are competing as a team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1753893361788899467)  2024-02-03T21:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@SEllisHockey @usahockey I'd call it a given it will be their best-ever team an probably THE gold-medal favourite"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1755604704292462798)  2024-02-08T14:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Jakob Silfverberg leaving NHL next stop @Brynas #FlyTogether #goSENSgo https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jakob-silfverberg-leaving-nhl-next-stop-bryn%C3%A4s https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jakob-silfverberg-leaving-nhl-next-stop-bryn%C3%A4s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1778488450162852206)  2024-04-11T18:21Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"I'm obviously for this. I'm also for people (cough broadcasters) learning how to pronounce those affected letters. Hglander's got his jersey spelled right but everyone still says Hoglander (say Herglander with a UK accent). #Canucks petition to get ilovs and man their diacritics on their jerseys 😤😤😤 petition to get ilovs and man their diacritics on their jerseys 😤😤😤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1778821069387796938)  2024-04-12T16:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Down 0-3 in semis @hcocelaricz wins [--] straight vs Sparta Prague wins Game [--] in 4OT Milo Roman the OT hero @telhcz https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/down-0-3-in-semis-trinec-wins-4-straight-vs-sparta-wins-game-7-in-4ot https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/down-0-3-in-semis-trinec-wins-4-straight-vs-sparta-wins-game-7-in-4ot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1779211212024123821)  2024-04-13T18:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Linden Vey signs with @HK_AvangardOmsk #Canucks #flames #adlermannheim https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/linden-vey-signs-with-avangard-omsk https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/linden-vey-signs-with-avangard-omsk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1779560938493915540)  2024-04-14T17:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"The top division in Utica wasn't the only #WomensWorlds happening this past week. Here's my recap of the Division [--] Group A in Andorra. (No I wasn't there). Victory sealed with a thrilling finish😱 Alexandra Shegay's late goal clinched Kazakhstan's promotion to #WomensWorlds Division I Group B. Full tournament recap ✍ https://t.co/44BZYIgzWQ https://t.co/MsdSYOyON6 Victory sealed with a thrilling finish😱 Alexandra Shegay's late goal clinched Kazakhstan's promotion to #WomensWorlds Division I Group B. Full tournament recap ✍ https://t.co/44BZYIgzWQ https://t.co/MsdSYOyON6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1779808787529949433)  2024-04-15T09:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Swiss World Championship questions: Bichsel to #DallasStars #NJDevils trio #SHL #roglebk #IIHFWorlds #TexasHockey #zmefrdSchwiiz #ensemblepourlaSuisse https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/swiss-world-championship-questions-bichsel-to-dallas-devils-trio https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/swiss-world-championship-questions-bichsel-to-dallas-devils-trio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1780989929062793402)  2024-04-18T16:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Several Swedish NHLers say yes no or maybe to World Championship #LetsGoBuffalo #Flames #NJDevils #LetsGoPens #ishockey #IIHFWorlds https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/several-swedish-nhlers-say-yes-no-or-maybe-to-world-championship https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/several-swedish-nhlers-say-yes-no-or-maybe-to-world-championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1781347686018371748)  2024-04-19T15:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Jakub Vrna invited to try out for @czehockey #stlblues #lgrw #ALLCAPS #IIHFWorlds https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jakub-vrna-invited-to-try-out-for-czechia https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/jakub-vrna-invited-to-try-out-for-czechia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1782482874077221078)  2024-04-22T18:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"5 NHLers bolster @HockeySlovakia #IIHFWorlds roster #GoHabsGo #Flames #NJDevils #SeaKraken #FlyTogether https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/5-nhlers-bolster-slovak-world-championship-roster https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/5-nhlers-bolster-slovak-world-championship-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1782828392909320431)  2024-04-23T17:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


".@Brynas back in #SHL eyeing NHL/AHL talent https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/brynas-back-in-shl-eyeing-nhl-ahl-talent https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/brynas-back-in-shl-eyeing-nhl-ahl-talent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1783139175019008128)  2024-04-24T14:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Swedes name roster for Euro Hockey Tour includes [--] NHLers [--] @mnwild players; Erik Karlsson says yes to #IIHF #mensworlds #trekronor #mnwild #letsgopens #letsgobuffalo #letsgoflyers #seakraken #njdevils #SJSharks https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/swedes-name-roster-for-euro-hockey-tour-includes-12-nhlers-erik-karlsson-says-yes-to-worlds https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/swedes-name-roster-for-euro-hockey-tour-includes-12-nhlers-erik-karlsson-says-yes-to-worlds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784238554454856134)  2024-04-27T15:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"This tournament was a 15-minute walk from my apartment. I saw part of one game between Brazil and Colombia on Monday. I wish I could have given it some coverage but this is such a busy time of year. I'm in Bolzano right now.   Congratulations to Ireland for completing the clean sweep in round robin and winning gold against runners up Portugal in the [----] IIHF Development cup Massive for the growth of hockey in the Emerald Isle 📸: IIHA https://t.co/6R2yxnRXuL   Congratulations to Ireland for completing the clean sweep in round robin and winning gold against runners up Portugal in the 2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784316401261416671)  2024-04-27T20:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my preview of the #IIHF #MensWorlds Division [--] Group A in Bolzano. The [--] spots for advancement are likely between Slovenia Hungary and host Italy but watch out for Japan. Ready for Men's Division I Group A in Bolzano 📝Get clued up and read up on our tournament preview here: https://t.co/aM4kcLE24i https://t.co/jYSZySPoQB Ready for Men's Division I Group A in Bolzano 📝Get clued up and read up on our tournament preview here: https://t.co/aM4kcLE24i https://t.co/jYSZySPoQB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784528949592166668)  2024-04-28T10:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"3-2 Korea halfway through the 3rd period. If this score holds up it would put Slovenia in a world of trouble right off the bat. #iihf #mensworlds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784558432315486582)  2024-04-28T12:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@MSwift94 Like I said the first [--] minutes it looked like Slovenia was going to run them out of the rink but they withstood it and pushed back didn't panic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784568489555993056)  2024-04-28T13:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"We saw a minor upset in the first game in Bolzano Korea over Slovenia 4-2. Up next is Japan-Hungary and I wouldn't be surprised if we see another. Japan beat Hungary 2-1 in Olympic Qualifying in Budapest in Feb. #IIHF #mensworlds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784575508497219978)  2024-04-28T13:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"10 years ago today the last KHL game in Prague Lev Praha defeated Metallurg Magnitogorsk in OT in Game [--] in the finals to force a 7th before a packed O2 Arena. Nathan Oystrick scored the winner. Two months later the team was forced to fold after Gazprom cut off funding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784576738455929002)  2024-04-28T13:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Off the top of my head this is the 3rd-latest tying goal the #Canucks have scored in a playoff game and the latest not scored by Matt Cooke"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784735785918374160)  2024-04-29T00:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@ThomasDrance He's such a nice guy. I remember him answering everything after Sweden lost to Finland in the [----] WJC final and you knew he was dying inside but stayed composed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1784742981120958969)  2024-04-29T00:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"1-0 Romania It's still early in this game and tournament but if Slovenia loses today looking at the rest of the teams they'll be facing serious danger of relegation to 1-B #iihf #mensworlds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_J_OBrien/status/1785257307510632528)  2024-04-30T10:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

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