Both Slovakia and Czech Republic have yet to play a game in this years tournament, while Denmark and Latvia both suffered blowout losses in yesterdays opening day action. See our recap of all the opening day action here.
Along with Jurco, Baie-Comeau forward Lukás Cingel and Gatineau Defenseman Adam Janosik will play for Slovakia.
The Czech also have a huge quantity of Q' players on there team. These five players are:
Jakub Culek - Rimouski
Petr Straka - Rimouski
Tomas Filippi - Baie-Comeau
Tomas Hyka - Gatineau
Lukas Sedlak - Chicoutimi
Check back later for a full recap of today's action from our newest writer/reporter Bradey Williston.
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