Novak ends Hlinka Gretzky Cup on a high note
Kelowna Rockets prospect Pavel Novak secured a fifth-place finish for the Czech Republic with an overtime goal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Friday morning.
After falling 7-1 against Canada on Wednesday, the Czech Republic faced off against the Americans for their final game of the tournament. With the game tied at three, they headed into overtime. While on the power play Novak ripped home the winning goal to secure the victory and finish their tournament on a high note in Breclav, Czech Republic.
Pavel Novak sealed the deal in OT for 🇨🇿! He was also named the player of the game.
The Czech Republic downed the 🇺🇸 4-3 to claim 5th place at the #hlinkagretzkycup. pic.twitter.com/LAXOiARuVh
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) August 9, 2019
The 2002 born forward had a goal and scored in the shootout against the Swiss in their opening game on August 5.
Pavel Novak is smooooooooth.
He helped the Czech Republic down the Swiss today at the #hlinkagretzkycup with a goal in regulation and this gem in the shootout. pic.twitter.com/YbwdxmU8lw
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) August 5, 2019
The Rockets selected Novak 13th overall in the first round of the 2019 CHL Import Draft. Last season (2018-2019) while playing with Motor Ceske Budejovice U19, he suited up for 31 games, recording 29 goals and 16 assists for 45 points.
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