IceDogs To Pick 12th and 63rd in the 2024 CHL Import Draft
NIAGARA, ON – The Canadian Hockey League has revealed the full order for the 2024 CHL Import Draft which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Niagara IceDogs Picks:
- 1st Round – 12th overall
- 2nd Round – 63rd overall
In last years CHL import draft the IceDogs selected defenceman Urban Podrekar with the 4th overall pick. The native of Kranj, Slovenia suited up in 62 games for the IceDogs this past season, recording a total of 22 points. Podrekar also represented Slovenia at the U-20 Division 1B World Championships, taking home the gold medal. The IceDogs would also select 61st overall, ultimately electing to pass on the pick.
Russian and Belarusian players will be eligible for selection in the 2024 CHL Import Draft and they will be able to play in the CHL as long as they are granted the necessary visa that they require to enter and play hockey in North America. In addition to this change to the CHL Import Draft, the CHL will permanently cancel the Canada-Russia Series as part of its annual calendar of events moving forward.
View the full 2024 CHL Import Draft Order here!