If Noel wasn't playing for Czechia he would probably be playing for Canada or France. Originally he is French born and grew up there, but moved to Canada in his teens to play a higher level of hockey. When he was breaking into the league France did not have an IIHF squad at the time, so his top options were Canada (his adopted home) and Czechia, who he qualifies for via his grandmother being Czech. He opted to play for Czechia as he saw an much quicker and easier route to playing for them and also because the management showed a great interest in him and presented a well though out plan. However since playing his minor and junior hockey in Canada, as well as spending so many years in Winnipeg, he has spent a lot of time in Canada and now has his citizenship there, so Canada would probably be his next choice. Also, lore aside, I spend quite a bit of time in the Canada locker room already chatting in the #habitants channel with my habs pals there.