Kopacka hopes to shine in Prospects Game

Story by Peter Ruicci (Sault Star)  |  Photo by James Egan Photography

Could there be a better time for Jack Kopacka to show the world what he’s all about?

The Soo Greyhounds talented left-winger has scored goals in four consecutive games, and is playing arguably his best hockey heading into Thursday’s CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Vancouver.

The 17-year-old (1998 birth year) native of Metamora, Mich., is one of three Hounds set to play in the prestigious contest, which brings together 40 of the Canadian Hockey League’s top draft-eligible players.

The recent scoring streak “has definitely given me confidence,” said the six-foot-two, 190-pounder.

“When you score, it naturally gives you confidence. It tells you that you can compete with everyone in the league.”

Kopacka and fellow Soo winger Boris Katchouk will be members of Team Orr for the game while Greyhounds winger Tim Gettinger is set to suit up for Team Cherry

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