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The 6’1, 195 lbs winger was selected in the first round (4^th overall) by the Storm in this summer’s CHL Import Draft. Last season, the forward from Ilava, Slovakia, notched 22 goals and 19 assists for 41 points in 59 games with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League and was named to the USHL All-Academic Team. Before joining the Steel, Kazda played three seasons with Seacoast Performance Academy 14U-16U, where he amassed 136 goals and 92 assists for 228 points in only 146 games.

On the international stage, Kazda has represented Slovakia at the U16 and U18 levels; most recently this past spring at the 2026 U18 Men’s World Championship. The Slovakian winger recorded six goals and six assists through seven games and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. The 2027 NHL Draft prospect helped his country capture a silver medal at the tournament.

The 6’1, 185 lbs forward was originally selected in the first round (42^nd overall) by the Brantford Bulldogs in last year’s CHL Import Draft. Bartovic’s rights were acquired by the Storm earlier this summer along with fellow countryman Vladimir Dravecky.

Last season, the forward from Pardubice, Czechia, recorded 20 goals and 25 assists for 45 points in 29 games with the Bili Tygri Liberec U20 squad, which ranked him second on his club in points. The 2007-born forward also suited up in 17 games in the Slovakian men’s league, where he notched three goals and an assist.

Historic class highlighted by first-ever 16-year-old selection, 19 NHL Draft picks, and record highs for Russia, Finland and Austria