What league does Slovenia U18 play in?

Slovenia U18 play in the WJC-18 D1A.

Who is the head coach of Slovenia U18?

The head coach of Slovenia U18 is Sabahudin Kovacevic.

Who is the captain of Slovenia U18?

The captain of Slovenia U18 is Din Kovacevic.

Slovenia U18

WJC-18 D1A

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

Slovenia U18 were 1-3-1 in the 2025-26 WJC-18 D1A season with 4 points, 5th overall.

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2025-2026 Slovenia U18 Roster

Slovenia U18 — 2025-2026 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#20	Luka Dolzan (G)	17	2008	Ljubljana, SLO	6'6"	203	L	U18 Region
	#25	Jon Kavcic (G)	17	2009	Ljubljana, SLO	6'3"	179	L	Austria U20i
	#1	Ozbej Zupan Urh (G)	18	2008		6'1"	190	L	Austria U20i
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Oskar Konobelj (D)	17	2009	Kranj, SLO	6'4"	201	L	EOJHL
	#19	Tim Kostomaj Valencak (D)	17	2009	Celje, SLO	5'11"	190	R	Austria U20i
	#22	Din Kovacevic (D)"C"	17	2008		6'1"	179	R	Austria U20i
	#14	Lan Maucec Suvak (D)	18	2008		5'11"	168	L	Austria U20i
	#15	Jaka Rakovic (D)	18	2008	Kranj, SLO	6'0"	187	L	IntHL U19
	#2	Enej Zugwitz (D)	18	2008		6'1"	216	L	IntHL U19
FORWARDS
	#10	Lev Berc (LW)	16	2010	Jesenice, SLO	5'11"	161	L	IntHL U17
	#3	Matevz Bericic (F)	17	2009		6'3"	183	L	IntHL U17
	#21	Joc Bukovec (F/D)"A"	18	2008	Ljubljana, SLO	6'4"	205	L	NAHL
	#9	Timon Burjak (F)	18	2008	Ljubljana, SLO	5'9"	141	L	IntHL U19
	#11	Svit Habjanic (RW/C)	18	2008	Kranj, SLO	5'11"	168	L	U18 SM-sarja
	#5	Svit Hribar (F)	18	2008		5'11"	176	L	IntHL U19
	#13	Jaka Klinar (F)	17	2009		5'8"	152	L	Austria U18i
	#12	Ziga Kuhar (C)	17	2009		6'2"	165	R	Germany U17
	#23	Oskar Rogl (F)	18	2008		6'2"	187	L	Swiss U18-Elit
	#8	Martin Rozic (F)	18	2008	Ljubljana, SLO	6'1"	181	L	Austria U20i
	#17	Kenan Sabanovic (RW)	18	2008		6'0"	159	R	Austria U20i
	#7	Bert Smukavec (C)"A"	18	2008		6'1"	194	L	Austria U20i
	#24	Benjamin Topalovic (F)	16	2009	Jesenice, SLO	5'11"	176	R	Austria U18i
	#16	Filip Zagar (F)	16	2009	Ljubljana, SLO	6'1"	174	L	Swiss U18-Elit
Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 14Av Age: 17.39 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 179 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Slovenia U18 Staff

Head CoachSabahudin Kovacevic
Asst. CoachRok Pajič
Goaltending CoachJure Verlic
Team ManagerBogdan Jakopic
Equipment ManagerAndraz Berlisk
Equipment ManagerAnton Prostor
Physical TherapistAndraz Lajevec
Video CoachDejan Varl

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Slovenia U18 Captains

"C"

Din Kovacevic

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2025-2026 Slovenia U18 Demographics

Slovenia U18 Facts

Plays in: U18 World Championship Division 1 Group A
2027: WJC-18 D1A -
2026: WJC-18 D1A -
2025: WJC-18 D1A -
2024: WJC-18 D1B Promoted

2025-2026 Slovenia U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

23 players

Experience

Slovenia U18: 154 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Slovenia U18 Games

Slovenia U18 — 2025-2026 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/24/2026 10:30 AM UTC	Kazakhstan U18	Slovenia U18	3 - 2 (SO)	U18 WJC D1A
04/23/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Slovenia U18	Hungary U18	5 - 2	U18 WJC D1A
04/21/2026 05:30 PM UTC	Poland U18	Slovenia U18	4 - 3	U18 WJC D1A
04/19/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Switzerland U18	Slovenia U18	10 - 2	U18 WJC D1A
04/18/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Slovenia U18	Ukraine U18	2 - 4	U18 WJC D1A

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Slovenia U18 History and Standings

Slovenia U18 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18 D1A	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18 D1A	5	1	3	-	0	1	14	23	4	0.8	5	-
2024-2025	WJC-18 D1A	5	1	3	-	1	0	8	17	5	1	4	-
2023-2024	WJC-18 D1B	5	4	1	-	0	0	29	14	12	2.4		Promoted
2022-2023	WJC-18 D1B	5	3	1	-	1	0	20	13	11	2.2		-
2021-2022	WJC-18 D1B	5	2	3	-	0	0	12	12	6	1.2	4	-
2020-2021	WJC-18 D1B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WJC-18 D1B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WJC-18 D1B	5	1	3	-	1	0	6	16	5	1	5	-
2017-2018	WJC-18 D1A	5	1	4	-	0	0	7	24	3	0.6	6	Relegated
2016-2017	WJC-18 D1B	5	4	1	-	0	0	22	8	12	2.4		Promoted
2015-2016	WJC-18 D1B	5	2	3	-	0	0	19	17	6	1.2	4	-
2014-2015	WJC-18 D1B	5	3	1	-	0	1	27	21	10	2		-
2013-2014	WJC-18 D1B	5	3	2	-	0	0	15	16	9	1.8		-
2012-2013	WJC-18 D1A	5	0	5	-	0	0	8	24	0	0	6	Relegated
2011-2012	WJC-18 D1A	5	1	3	-	1	0	12	21	5	1	5	-
2010-2011	WJC-18 D1	5	4	1	-	0	0	18	14	12	2.4		-
2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	5	0	-	0	0	63	4	15	3		Promoted
2008-2009	WJC-18 D2	5	4	1	-	0	0	42	5	12	2.4		-
2007-2008	WJC-18 D1	5	1	4	-	0	0	15	24	3	0.6	6	Relegated
2006-2007	WJC-18 D1	5	3	1	-	0	1	23	20	10	2		-
2005-2006	WJC-18 D1	5	4	1	0	-	-	19	12	8	1.6		-
2004-2005	WJC-18 D1	5	3	2	0	-	-	22	14	6	1.2		-
2003-2004	WJC-18 D1	5	3	1	1	-	-	20	13	7	1.4		-
2002-2003	WJC-18 D1	5	3	2	0	-	-	24	27	6	1.2		-
2001-2002	WJC-18 D1	5	2	1	1	1	0	16	13	7	1.4		-
2000-2001	WJC-18 D2	3	3	0	0	-	-	31	2	6	2		Promoted
1999-2000	EJC-18 D1	3	2	1	9	-	-	21	9	4	1.33		Bronze game win
1998-1999	EJC-18 D1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1997-1998	EJC-18 C	3	2	1	0	-	-	22	6	4	1.33	4	Bronze game loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Slovenia U18 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Benjamin Topalovic (F)	2026-2027	Villacher SV U20	Austria U20i	9	9	8	17	6
2.	Matic Podlipnik (D)	2026-2027	Kitzbüheler EC	Alps Hockey League	9	6	11	17	4
3.	Zan Jezovsek (F)	2026-2027	EK Zell am See	Alps Hockey League	9	7	8	15	12
4.	Filip Zagar (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta U21	Swiss U21-Elit	13	7	8	15	6
5.	Rok Kapel (F)	2026-2027	HD Jesenice	Alps Hockey League	10	5	10	15	8
6.	Jaka Klinar (F)	2026-2027	Villacher SV U20	Austria U20i	12	9	5	14	20
7.	Zan Spari Leben (F)	2026-2027	HD Jesenice	Alps Hockey League	10	7	6	13	10
8.	Blaz Tomazevic (F)	2026-2027	EK Zell am See	Alps Hockey League	9	6	7	13	4
9.	Erik Svetina (F)	2026-2027	HD Jesenice	Alps Hockey League	10	3	10	13	4
10.	Lev Berc (F)	2026-2027	HKMK Bled U20	Austria U20i	9	8	4	12	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Slovenia U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	17.39
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.30
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	17.57
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.41
2021-2022	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	17.36

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rok Leber (F)	9	12	16	28
2.	Ziga Pesut (F)	10	11	16	27
3.	Jan Drozg (F)	15	12	14	26
4.	Gal Koren (F)	9	9	15	24
5.	Anze Kopitar (F)	15	14	8	22

Franchise All-Time Goals

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	David Rodman (F)	8	16	3	19
2.	Anze Kopitar (F)	15	14	8	22
3.	Zan Jezovsek (F)	15	14	4	18
4.	Tomaz Razingar (F)	9	14	3	17
5.	Rok Leber (F)	9	12	16	28

Franchise All-Time Assists

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rok Leber (F)	9	12	16	28
2.	Ziga Pesut (F)	10	11	16	27
3.	Gal Koren (F)	9	9	15	24
4.	Jan Drozg (F)	15	12	14	26
5.	Luka Kalan (F)	10	7	13	20

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Denis Kadic (F)	8	3	15	51
2.	Martin Markoja (D)	8	2	6	47
3.	Ales Kranjc (D)	13	2	10	43
4.	Damjan Dervaric (D)	8	2	6	41
5.	Uros Vidmar (D)	9	0	0	40

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jan Drozg (F)	15	12	14	26
2.	Anze Kopitar (F)	15	14	8	22
3.	Zan Jezovsek (F)	15	14	4	18
4.	Zan Spari Leben (F)	15	8	7	15
5.	Nik Simsic (F)	15	4	9	13

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Matic Kralj (F)	4	7	15	3.75
2.	Rok Leber (F)	9	12	28	3.11
3.	Jaka Avgustincic (F)	5	9	15	3.00
4.	Dejan Vogl (F)	5	5	14	2.80
5.	Ziga Pesut (F)	10	11	27	2.70

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Rok Leber (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	10	13	23	4.60	0
2.	Ziga Pesut (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	10	13	23	4.60	4
3.	Gal Koren (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	9	14	23	4.60	0
4.	Ken Ograjensek (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D2	5	7	9	16	3.20	0
5.	Jaka Avgustincic (F)	1993-1994	EJC-18 C	5	9	6	15	3.00	6

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Rok Leber (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	10	13	23	4.60	0
2.	Ziga Pesut (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	10	13	23	4.60	4
3.	Gal Koren (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	9	14	23	4.60	0
4.	Jaka Avgustincic (F)	1993-1994	EJC-18 C	5	9	6	15	3.00	6
5.	Tomaz Razingar (F)	1995-1996	EJC-18 C	4	9	2	11	2.75	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gal Koren (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	9	14	23	4.60	0
2.	Rok Leber (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	10	13	23	4.60	0
3.	Ziga Pesut (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	10	13	23	4.60	4
4.	Ken Ograjensek (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D2	5	7	9	16	3.20	0
5.	Dejan Vogl (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D2	5	5	9	14	2.80	4

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Slovenia U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Denis Kadic (F)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D1	4	2	4	6	1.50	37
2.	Marjan Manfreda (F)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D1	4	0	3	3	0.75	37
3.	Martin Markoja (D)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D1	4	0	3	3	0.75	37
4.	Ziga Mirtic (D)	1995-1996	EJC-18 C	4	0	0	0	0.00	36
5.	Ziga Petac (F)	1997-1998	EJC-18 C	4	5	1	6	1.50	33