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Slovakia has kept hanging in as a 'Top 8' nation at the IIHF World Juniors in recent years, barely avoiding relegation. Puck Worlds looks at their chances in 2012, and the changes that have been made in recent years to improve their fortunes.

Peter Ceresnak brings NHL size and a physical game. Can he improve his footspeed enough to make the NHL?