Trejbal's Rise: Czech Goalie Stuns USHL

0:00On March 27, Tobias Trezball is turning heads as a rookie goalie for the Youngstown Phantoms in the United States Hockey League. The 6-foot-4, 188-pound net-minder, for most, Czechia, ranks number three on NHL Central Scouting's mid-term list of North American goalies. He's one of just three right-handed catches in the top five, praised for his size, puttracking, and efficient style. Trezball started as a defenseman back home before switching to goalie at age 10, inspired by fellow Czech Pawel Frankus, who won the Stanley Cup with, Colorado in 2022. Now in his first North American season, he's adapted quickly despite being far from home. Scouts and coaches love his calm demeanor and puck-handling skills. At the USA, Hockey to Poetley All-American Prospects game, on January 15, he stopped all 19 shots in over 30 minutes. Youngstown staff recruited him hard through their Czech summer camp, and he stepped right in as the number one starter. His stats back

1:02it up, 28 wins, 9 losses, 3 ties, a 2.15 goals, against average 0.916 say percentage, and 3 shutouts in 40 games. He's committed to the University of Massachusetts next season after choosing the USHL to get a feel for American hockey. Meanwhile, other Prospects shine too, like Nikita Klepov leading the Ontario Hockey League, and scoring and towering Russian goalie, Yegor Rybkin ranking, high internationally. Trezball's mental toughness and athleticism have everyone projecting NHL potential down the line. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NHL News today, AI Power Team coverage.