Czech Goalie’s Rise in WHL

Marek Sklenicka, a 17-year-old Czech goaltender, is lighting up the WHL with Seattle Thunderbirds, rising to sixth among North American goalies for the 2026 draft. Despite early struggles with a .889 save percentage, he surged to .902 by season’s end, proving his adaptability. His breakout moment came at the IIHF U18 Worlds, where he stopped 21 of 22 shots in the bronze medal game, helping Czechia clinch a medal. Standing six-foot-four, Sklenicka compensates with elite lateral movement and puck tracking, but scouts want to see improved butterfly recovery and added strength. Seen as a high-upside project, he’s poised to become a pro starter or reliable backup — just a few more WHL seasons away from elite status.
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