What league does Croatia U18 play in?

Croatia U18 play in the WJC-18 D2A.

Who is the head coach of Croatia U18?

The head coach of Croatia U18 is Marko Sakic.

Who is the captain of Croatia U18?

The captain of Croatia U18 is Filip Kasparek.

Who is the general manager of Croatia U18?

The general manager of Croatia U18 is Dusko Janjatovic.

Croatia U18

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2022-2023

2022-2023 Season

Croatia U18 were 4-1-0 in the 2022-23 WJC-18 D2A season with 12 points, 2nd overall.

2022-2023 Croatia U18 Club Stats

Croatia U18 — 2022-2023 Club Stats — Skaters
Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Fran Zavrski (F)	totals		44	23	43	66	82	-
	Team Croatia Select	IntHL	8	1	3	4	6	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	17	11	22	33	66	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi	Croatia	15	8	12	20	8	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi U20	Croatia U20	4	3	6	9	2	-
Bruno Idzan (LW)	totals		55	33	20	53	20	30
	HV71 J18	J18 Region	21	20	13	33	8	27
	HV71 J20	J20 Nationell	24	9	3	12	6	1
	HV71 J18	J18 Nationell	10	4	4	8	6	2
Hrvoje Zovko (F)	totals		50	25	22	47	28	-
	Team Croatia Select	IntHL	6	1	0	1	2	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	20	13	10	23	18	-
	KHL Zagreb	Croatia	18	4	7	11	6	-
	KHL Zagreb U20	Croatia U20	6	7	5	12	2	-
Filip Kasparek (F)	totals		51	22	18	40	72	-
	Team Croatia Select	IntHL	12	2	4	6	2	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	19	11	8	19	39	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi	Croatia	16	5	4	9	29	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi U20	Croatia U20	4	4	2	6	2	-
Filip Svjetlicic (F)	totals		36	18	20	38	16	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	17	8	8	16	0	-
	KHL Zagreb	Croatia	14	5	5	10	10	-
	KHL Zagreb U20	Croatia U20	5	5	7	12	6	-
	Team Croatia Select	IntHL	0	0	0	0	0	-
Bruno Zovko (F)	totals		41	19	15	34	10	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	20	8	9	17	6	-
	KHL Zagreb	Croatia	15	6	2	8	4	-
	KHL Zagreb U20	Croatia U20	6	5	4	9	0	-
Niksa Juric (C/W)	totals		33	15	16	31	26	10
	Red Bull Hockey Academy U20	Austria U20	7	3	1	4	6	6
	RB Hockey Academy U18	Czechia U20 2	24	10	13	23	20	2
	RB Hockey Academy U18	Austria U18i	2	2	2	4	0	2
Lovro Slovinac (D)	totals		45	10	11	21	10	-
	Team Croatia Select	IntHL	9	1	1	2	2	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	15	1	4	5	4	-
	KHL Zagreb	Croatia	16	3	3	6	2	-
	KHL Zagreb U20	Croatia U20	5	5	3	8	2	-
Marko Vukadin (D)	totals		31	7	13	20	75	-1
	HK Maribor	Slovenia	2	1	1	2	0	-1
	HK Maribor U19	IntHL U19	18	4	7	11	67	-
	HK Maribor	IntHL	11	2	5	7	8	-
Matej Mandusic (F)	HK Celje U19	IntHL U19	20	14	5	19	24	-
Luka Banek (F)	totals		28	14	5	19	16	-2
	HK Slavija Junior	Slovenia	5	0	0	0	0	-2
	HK Olimpija Ljubljana U19	IntHL U19	21	14	5	19	16	-
	HK Slavija Junior	IntHL	2	0	0	0	0	-
Lovro Kurjakovic (F)	totals		37	10	9	19	58	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	17	6	4	10	54	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi	Croatia	16	3	3	6	0	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi U20	Croatia U20	4	1	2	3	4	-
Borna Savic (D)	totals		109	8	10	18	24	-
	Somang Hockey Prep AAA	U18 AAA	85	8	8	16	20	-
	Somang Hockey Prep AAA	NAPrepHL U18	16	0	0	0	2	-
	Somang Hockey U16 AAA	NAPrepHL U16	8	0	2	2	2	-
Dominik Menicanin (F)	totals		36	7	4	11	4	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	17	3	1	4	0	-
	KHL Mladost Zagreb	Croatia	15	1	1	2	4	-
	KHL Mladost Zagreb U20	Croatia U20	4	3	2	5	0	-
Filip Matijevic (F)	EA Steiermark U20	Austria U20	27	4	7	11	16	10
Lovro Jandric (D)	totals		30	2	9	11	45	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	16	1	6	7	33	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi	Croatia	12	1	2	3	10	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi U20	Croatia U20	2	0	1	1	2	-
Ivor Bujger (F)	totals		28	7	2	9	16	-
	KHL Sisak	IntHL	14	1	0	1	4	-
	KHL Sisak	Croatia	10	2	2	4	10	-
	KHL Sisak U20	Croatia U20	4	4	0	4	2	-
Vitar Kireta (D/F)	totals		13	3	4	7	12	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	9	2	1	3	2	-
	KHL Mladost Zagreb U20	Croatia U20	4	1	3	4	10	-
Nikola Varga (D)	totals		29	2	3	5	2	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	18	1	3	4	0	-
	KHL Mladost Zagreb	Croatia	8	0	0	0	2	-
	KHL Mladost Zagreb U20	Croatia U20	3	1	0	1	0	-
Andrej Bestic (D)	totals		15	0	2	2	2	-
	Team Croatia Select U19	IntHL U19	11	0	0	0	2	-
	KHL Medvescak Mladi U20	Croatia U20	4	0	2	2	0	-

Croatia U18 — 2022-2023 Club Stats — Goalies
Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
Niksa Slade (G)	totals		18	2.11	.926	0	0-1-0	994:12
	HD Jesenice Mladi U19	IntHL U19	2	1.39	.929	0	0-1-0	86:38
	HD Jesenice Mladi U17	Slovenia U17	16	2.18	.926	-	-	907:34
Omar Zdralovic (G)	totals		21	4.11	.887	0	6-11-0	992:33
	HK Maribor	Slovenia	1	12.98	.714	0	0-1-0	18:29
	HK Maribor U19	IntHL U19	12	3.89	.883	0	3-8-0	633:01
	HK Maribor	IntHL	8	4.05	.903	0	3-2-0	341:03

2022-2023 Croatia U18 Staff

Head CoachMarko Sakic
Asst. CoachVeljko Zibret
General ManagerDusko Janjatovic
Team ManagerIvan Celic
Equipment ManagerJura Radic
Physical TherapistRoman Skrapec

Team Staff History

2022-2023 Croatia U18 Captains

"C"

Filip Kasparek

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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Croatia U18 Facts

Plays in: U18 World Championship Division 2 Group A
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2025: WJC-18 D2A -
2024: WJC-18 D2A -

2022-2023 Croatia U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players

Experience

Croatia U18: 137 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Croatia (WC D2A)

Croatia U18 Games

Croatia U18 — 2022-2023 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/18/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Croatia U18	Romania U18	2 - 3	U18 WJC D2A
04/16/2026 09:30 AM UTC	Croatia U18	Great Britain U18	3 - 2	U18 WJC D2A
04/15/2026 09:30 AM UTC	China U18	Croatia U18	3 - 0	U18 WJC D2A
04/13/2026 09:30 AM UTC	Japan U18	Croatia U18	7 - 1	U18 WJC D2A
04/12/2026 01:00 PM UTC	Spain U18	Croatia U18	4 - 7	U18 WJC D2A

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Croatia U18 History and Standings

Croatia U18 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18 D2A	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18 D2A	5	2	3	-	0	0	13	19	6	1.2	5	-
2024-2025	WJC-18 D2A	5	1	2	-	1	1	14	14	6	1.2	4	-
2023-2024	WJC-18 D2A	5	1	4	-	0	0	11	21	3	0.6	5	-
2022-2023	WJC-18 D2A	5	4	1	-	0	0	28	9	12	2.4		-
2021-2022	WJC-18 D2B	3	3	0	-	0	0	18	2	9	3		Promoted
2020-2021	WJC-18 D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WJC-18 D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WJC-18 D2B	5	2	3	-	0	0	16	14	6	1.2	4	-
2017-2018	WJC-18 D2B	5	2	2	-	1	0	13	12	8	1.6		-
2016-2017	WJC-18 D2A	5	0	4	-	0	1	9	26	1	0.2	6	Relegated
2015-2016	WJC-18 D2A	5	1	4	-	0	0	8	25	3	0.6	5	-
2014-2015	WJC-18 D2A	5	1	4	-	0	0	9	24	3	0.6	5	-
2013-2014	WJC-18 D2A	5	3	2	-	0	0	18	14	9	1.8		-
2012-2013	WJC-18 D2A	5	2	1	-	1	1	18	12	9	1.8		-
2011-2012	WJC-18 D2A	5	1	3	-	0	1	8	23	4	0.8	5	-
2010-2011	WJC-18 D2	5	3	1	-	0	1	28	9	10	2		-
2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	1	1	-	3	0	20	16	9	1.8		-
2008-2009	WJC-18 D2	5	2	3	-	0	0	23	27	6	1.2	4	-
2007-2008	WJC-18 D2	5	3	2	-	0	0	32	24	9	1.8		-
2006-2007	WJC-18 D2	5	2	1	-	0	2	24	19	8	1.6		-
2005-2006	WJC-18 D2	5	2	3	0	-	-	22	23	4	0.8		-
2004-2005	WJC-18 D2	5	2	2	1	-	-	17	18	5	1		-
2003-2004	WJC-18 D2	5	3	2	0	-	-	17	14	6	1.2		-
2002-2003	WJC-18 D2	5	2	2	1	-	-	38	20	5	1		-
2001-2002	WJC-18 D2	3	1	2	0	-	-	9	27	2	0.67	7	Saved in relegation
2000-2001	WJC-18 D2	3	1	2	0	-	-	8	27	2	0.67	6	Placement game loss
1999-2000	EJC-18 D2	4	4	0	0	-	-	57	6	8	2		Promoted
1998-1999	EJC-18 D1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1997-1998	EJC-18 C	3	0	3	0	-	-	12	21	0	0	7	Saved in relegation

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Croatia U18 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Bruno Alic (F)	2026-2027	Potomac Patriots	NCDC	8	3	10	13	10
2.	Mihael Jagatic (F)	2026-2027	Atlantic Coast Academy 18U AAA Nat	18U AAA	21	4	6	10	-
3.	Josip Mihalic (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz U18	Austria U18i	9	6	3	9	8
4.	Mario Novak (F)	2026-2027	KHL Mladost Zagreb	IntHL	3	3	5	8	-
5.	Vitar Kireta (F)	2026-2027	Amsterdam Tigers U23	Netherlands U23	3	3	4	7	6
6.	Tin Alic (D)	2026-2027	KHL Zagreb	IntHL	4	3	4	7	-
7.	Karlo Marinkovic (F)	2026-2027	KHL Sisak	Alps Hockey League	6	2	4	6	2
8.	Mario Cunko (F)	2026-2027	KHL Mladost Zagreb	IntHL	4	4	1	5	-
9.	Matej Mandusic (F)	2026-2027	KHL Mladost Zagreb	IntHL	4	3	2	5	-
10.	Ivan Jankovic (F)	2026-2027	KHL Medvescak	IntHL	3	2	3	5	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Croatia U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	165 lbs	17.13
2024-2025	View Roster	5'10"	163 lbs	17.13
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	170 lbs	16.68
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	172 lbs	17.59
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	172 lbs	17.14

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mato Mladenovic (F)	15	22	9	31
2.	Gordan Smojver (F)	16	17	12	29
3.	Tomislav Grozaj (F)	5	18	9	27
4.	Mario Novak (F)	8	13	6	19
5.	Janko Kucera (F)	13	10	9	19

Franchise All-Time Goals

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mato Mladenovic (F)	15	22	9	31
2.	Tomislav Grozaj (F)	5	18	9	27
3.	Gordan Smojver (F)	16	17	12	29
4.	Mario Novak (F)	8	13	6	19
5.	Matko Idzan (F)	12	11	3	14

Franchise All-Time Assists

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Miro Smerdelj (F)	10	5	13	18
2.	Gordan Smojver (F)	16	17	12	29
3.	Hrvoje Bozic (F)	20	7	12	19
4.	Kresimir Radovic (D)	14	1	11	12
5.	Luka Vukoja (F)	20	8	10	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Hrvoje Bozic (F)	20	7	19	57
2.	Marko Sertic (D)	14	1	1	53
3.	Dominik Kanaet (F)	13	10	16	40
4.	Roman Sakirovski (F)	15	5	12	40
5.	Niksa Trstenjak (D)	20	1	7	36

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Hrvoje Bozic (F)	20	7	12	19
2.	Luka Vukoja (F)	20	8	10	18
3.	Vladimir Gurka (F)	20	7	9	16
4.	Mislav Blagus (F)	20	6	3	9
5.	Niksa Trstenjak (D)	20	1	6	7

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Tomislav Grozaj (F)	5	18	27	5.40
2.	Karlo Marinkovic (F)	3	2	10	3.33
3.	Luka Bodiroga (F)	3	4	8	2.67
4.	Marijo Brcic (F)	5	10	13	2.60
5.	Mario Novak (F)	8	13	19	2.38

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tomislav Grozaj (F)	2002-2003	WJC-18 D2	5	18	9	27	5.40	6
2.	Gordan Smojver (F)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D2	4	12	9	21	5.25	4
3.	Mato Mladenovic (F)	1994-1995	EJC-18 C2	5	15	5	20	4.00	4
4.	Mario Novak (F)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D2	4	9	5	14	3.50	4
5.	Marijo Brcic (F)	1994-1995	EJC-18 C2	5	10	3	13	2.60	8

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tomislav Grozaj (F)	2002-2003	WJC-18 D2	5	18	9	27	5.40	6
2.	Mato Mladenovic (F)	1994-1995	EJC-18 C2	5	15	5	20	4.00	4
3.	Gordan Smojver (F)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D2	4	12	9	21	5.25	4
4.	Marijo Brcic (F)	1994-1995	EJC-18 C2	5	10	3	13	2.60	8
5.	Mario Novak (F)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D2	4	9	5	14	3.50	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Miro Smerdelj (F)	2002-2003	WJC-18 D2	5	2	11	13	2.60	8
2.	Kresimir Radovic (D)	2002-2003	WJC-18 D2	5	1	11	12	2.40	12
3.	Tomislav Grozaj (F)	2002-2003	WJC-18 D2	5	18	9	27	5.40	6
4.	Gordan Smojver (F)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D2	4	12	9	21	5.25	4
5.	Hrvoje Bozic (F)	2007-2008	WJC-18 D2	5	4	8	12	2.40	2

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Croatia U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Marko Sertic (D)	1997-1998	EJC-18 C	4	1	0	1	0.25	37
2.	Michael Novak (F)	2005-2006	WJC-18 D2	5	5	2	7	1.40	32
3.	Renato Platuzic (F)	2013-2014	WJC-18 D2A	5	3	3	6	1.20	28
4.	Alan Franjkovic (D)	1999-2000	EJC-18 D2	4	7	3	10	2.50	27
5.	Tino Burazin (F)	2017-2018	WJC-18 D2B	5	0	0	0	0.00	27

Player Nationalities Throughout History

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