Almost all levels of Poland’s national team will be in action this weekend! It is so fun to be back in a place where tournaments are being played that has a lot of meaning to them. Right now there is a lot at stake. Olympic hopes are on the line. Along with spots on future national teams that will be representing Poland at IIHF events. It is good to be back everyone!
The highest stake matchups of this week will see the Women’s Senior team head over to Czechia to participate in the final round of Olympic Qualification. Win this tournament and a ticket is booked to the Winter Olympics. These are without a doubt the biggest games in the history of the women’s team. The Men’s senior team will also be in action playing in the Baltic Challenge Cup. An exhibition tournament that will see Poland bring an extremely young roster as Robert Kalaber aims to test some new blood for the national team. Ahead of their first IIHF tournaments in almost 2 years, the Men’s U20 will be active as well with one of the final tune-ups before the U20 World Championships start in December. Both the Men’s and Women’s U18 squads will also be in action as they prepare for tournaments at the end of the year. Along with last but not least the Men’s U16 team will also be playing some exhibition games.
When is the action happening? Where will you be able to watch all the matchups? We got those answers here!
Women’s Senior Team. Final Round of Olympic Qualification
Nov. 11th – Poland vs Hungary. 12:00 PM (CET/POL) 6:00 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: Poland – TVP SPORTS (TV) North America – Olympics Channel (Stream)
Nov 13th – Poland vs Czechia. 4:00 PM (CET/POL) 10:00 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: Poland – TVP SPORTS (TV) North America – Olympics Channel (Stream)
Nov 14th – Norway vs Poland. 4:00 PM (CET/POL) 10:00 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: Poland – TVP SPORTS (TV) North America – Olympics Channel (Stream)
We will update Olympic Channel streams as links are available. All will be posted by the IIHF here.
Men’s Senior Team. Baltic Challenge Cup
Nov. 11th – Poland vs. Lithuania. 2:00 PM (CET/POL) 8:00 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: PZHL Youtube Stream
Nov. 12th – Poland vs. Latvia. 2:30 PM (CET/POL) 8:30 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: PZHL Youtube Stream
Nov. 13th – Estonia vs. Poland. 6:00 PM (CET/POL) 12:00 PM (EST/NA)
Watch: PZHL Youtube Stream
Men’s U20 Team. Exhibition
Nov. 13th – Poland vs. Ukraine. 7:00 PM (CET/POL) 1:00 PM (EST/NA)
Watch: PZHL Youtube Stream
Nov. 14th – Poland vs. Ukraine. 11:10 AM (CET/POL) 5:10 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: PZHL Youtube Stream
Men’s U18 Team. Exhibition
Nov. 13th – Poland vs Ukraine. 1:00 PM (CET/POL) 7:00 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: PZHL Youtube Stream
Nov. 14th – Poland vs Ukraine. 4:00 PM (CEST/POL) 10:00 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: PZHL Youtube Stream
Women’s U18 Team. Exhibition
Nov. 11th – Poland vs. Iceland. 8:30 PM (CEST/POL) 3:30 PM (EST/NA)
Watch: IHI Youtube Stream
Nov. 12th – Poland vs. Great Britain. 5:30 PM (CET/POL) 12:30 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: IHI Youtube Stream
Nov. 13th – Poland vs. Spain. 4:15 PM (CET/POL) 11:15 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: IHI Youtube Stream
Men’s U16 Team. Exhibition
Nov. 12th – Poland vs. Hungary. 4:40 PM (CET/POL) 10:40 AM (EST/NA)
Nov. 13th – Poland vs. Hungary. 11:00 AM (CET/POL) 5:00 AM (EST/NA)
Watch: Stream unknown. If games are streamed it will most likely be on the Hungary Federation Youtube channel.