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

Slovakia is a small country in the heart of Europe with a passion for hockey, but their junior program has been under tough times recently. Here's a look at their U20 national team as they prepare for the IIHF World Junior Championships in Buffalo from Dec 26-Jan 5.