When I spoke with Penguins goaltending prospect Calle Clang for the first time last season, one of his biggest goals for the year was to represent Sweden at the World Junior Championship.
To even be named to the U20 roster as an 18-year-old would be a great accomplishment.
"I hope to make the team and be an important player for Sweden," he told me at the time. "For sure, it's big. I'm an underage goalie, so it would mean a lot to me if I make the team. To make the team this year would be unbelievable, I would be so proud and honored.