2019 CHL Import Draft: Roundup
The Canadian Hockey League Import Draft serves as an important building block in all Western Hockey League team’s quest for a WHL Championship and as such should be analyzed closely to ensure successful foreign talent is recruited. In this roundup, we take a look at the 30 selections made by WHL clubs in the 2019 CHL Import Draft.
Round 1
First Overall
Swift Current Broncos: Kasper Puutio, Defenceman, Finland
For the first-overall selection, the Swift Current Broncos chose smooth-skating, puck-moving defenceman Kasper Puutio. Puutio is listed at 5-foot-11, 172-pounds from Vaasa, Finland. In 10 games with the Karpat U18 A Team, Puutio had 12 points (4G-8A). The 2002-born defender also played 31 games with the Karpat U20 team and recorded four points (1G-3A).
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Coach and Director of Player Personnel Dean Brockman on the 1st overall @CHLHockey European Draft selection of Finnish D Kasper Puutio. FULL interview with Brockman here: 🎥📺 https://t.co/BALkJklJkY pic.twitter.com/vAFlbhYFCI
— Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) June 27, 2019
With the first-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @SCBroncos have selected 🇫🇮 defenceman Kasper Puutio! pic.twitter.com/7NTlxtm9zM
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
Fourth Overall
Winnipeg ICE: Michal Teply, Left Wing, Czech Republic
The Winnipeg ICE selected Michal Teply fourth overall in the 2019 CHL Draft. The Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic native was also a fourth-round draft pick, 105th overall, of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2019 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound forward played 23 games for HC Benatky nad Jizerou in Czech2 during the 2018-2019 regular season. In those 23 games, he recorded 10 points (4G-6A).
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With the 4th overall pick in the CHL Import Draft the Winnipeg ICE select 2001 born forward Michal Teply of the Czech Republic pic.twitter.com/lqe4HXazWu
— Winnipeg ICE (@WHLWpgICE) June 27, 2019
With the fourth-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLWpgICE have selected 🇨🇿 forward Michal Teply! pic.twitter.com/thgKcNSL2B
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
Seventh Overall
Regina Pats: Daniil Gushchin, Right Wing, Finland
Daniil Gushchin, a 5-foot-8, 161-pound product from Yekaterinburg, Russia, played the 2018-19 season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. In 51 games, he put up 36 points (16G-20A). Gushchin played for Russia at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and Hlinka Gretzky Cup and Under-18 World Championships in 2018-19, winning gold at the Under-17’s, silver at the Under-18’s and a bronze medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
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Have a look at some highlights from the Pats seventh overall pick today, forward Daniil Gushchin!https://t.co/VidBIG5TNs#JoinTheRegiment
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) June 27, 2019
With the seventh-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLPats have selected 🇷🇺 forward Danil Gushchin. pic.twitter.com/0DMAJCdVsq
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#10 Overall
Prince George Cougars: Filip Koffer, Right Wing, Czech Republic
A product of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, Filip Koffer spent the majority of last season with HC Dynamo Pardubice in the Czech Under-19 league. In 38 games he compiled 38 points (10G-28A) finishing fifth in team scoring. He played in another 12 games with the men’s team, in the Czech Extraliga, where he recorded one assist.
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Here's some of Filip Koffer's handiwork from the 2019 World Under-18 Hockey Championship in April. https://t.co/nmk6kBBGz3
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) June 27, 2019
With the 10th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @PGCougars have selected 🇨🇿 forward Filip Koffer! pic.twitter.com/sVN8beLQV5
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#13 Overall
Kelowna Rockets: Pavel Novak, Right Wing, Czech Republic
Born in Tabor, Czech Republic, Pavel Novak is listed at 5-foot-10, 167-pounds. Last season while playing with Motor Ceske Budejovice Under-19, the 2002-born forward played in 31 games, recording 45 points (29G-16A).
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With the 13th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the Rockets have selected forward Pavel Novak. pic.twitter.com/frWR1WW7vq
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) June 27, 2019
With the 13th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @Kelowna_Rockets have selected 🇨🇿 forward Pavel Novak! pic.twitter.com/nwkrWSPhHP
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#16 Overall
Kamloops Blazers: Inaki Baragano, Defenceman, Switzerland
Inaki Baragano is a 2001-born defenceman from Lausanne, Switzerland. He played this season with the Lausanne Under-20 team where he had collected 22 points (6G-16A) in 29 games. He also suited up for Switzerland at the Under-18 World Hockey Championships and had one assist in seven games.
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We have selected 18yr old 🇨🇭 D Inaki Baragano 16th overall!#CHLImportDraft
Welcome to #Kamloops! pic.twitter.com/oQbO9GF31s— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) June 27, 2019
With the 16th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @blazerhockey select 🇨🇭 defenceman Inaki Baragano! pic.twitter.com/3DN90GWWpX
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#19 Overall
Seattle Thunderbirds: Tim Stutzle, Right Wing, Germany
Tim Stutzle is from Viersen, Germany, and was selected in the first round of the 2019 CHL Import Draft with the 19th overall selection. A 2002-born player, Stutzle recorded 55 points (23G-32A) in 21 games for the Junglader Mannheim in the German U20 league. He also scored the game-winning goal and an insurance goal in the German U20 Championship.
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At the U18 D1A Tournament Stutzle was:
U18 WJC (D1A) Best Forward
U18 WJC (D1A) Gold Medal
U18 WJC (D1A) Most Assists (7)https://t.co/HpmwoJwaro— Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) June 27, 2019
With the 19th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @SeattleTbirds select 🇩🇪 forward Tim Stutzle. pic.twitter.com/x5AhBaZpfH
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#22 Overall
Brandon Wheatkings: Marcus Kallionkieli, Left Wing, Finland
Marcus Kallionkieli, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound, Helsinki, Finland product, was the fifth-round selection, 139th overall, of the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2019 NHL Draft. A member of the United States Hockey League’s Sioux City Musketeers this past season, Kallionkieli collected 83 points (29G-54A) in 58 games and was named to the USHL’s All-Rookie All-Star Team.
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🎵I'm going going back back to Kallion Kieli🎵 #NotoriousBWK
Welcome to the Brandon Wheat Kings @MKallionkieli! pic.twitter.com/Rsug6zvei8
— Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) June 27, 2019
With the 22nd-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @bdnwheatkings select 🇫🇮 forwardMarcus Kallionkieli. pic.twitter.com/u8Hb06Jp6x
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#25 Overall
Red Deer Rebels: Christoffer Sedoff, Defenceman, Finland
As a 2002-born defender, Christoffer Sedoff is a promising prospect eligible for the 2020 NHL Draft. The 5-foot-11, 159-pound defenceman played for the HIFK Under-20 team in the Jr. A SM-liiga Finnish league and recorded three assists in 32 games.
Rebels select puck-moving Finnish defenceman in CHL import draft. #RDR
Story by @GregMeachem https://t.co/bZnl5FTuo4
📸@wallygator88 pic.twitter.com/8XMs5QNSkh— Red Deer Rebels (@Rebelshockey) June 27, 2019
With the 25th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @Rebelshockey select select 🇫🇮 defenceman Christoffer Sedoff. pic.twitter.com/wvOblW1qF2
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#28 Overall
Victoria Royals: Keanu Derungs, Centreman, Switzerland
A product of Ilanz, Switzerland, Keanu Derungs spent the majority of last season in the Under-20 Elit League, Switzerland’s top junior league, with the EHC Kloten Under-20 team. In 34 contests with the club, Derungs recorded 14 points (5G-9A) and 57 penalty minutes. He also played for EHC Kloten’s Under-17 team of the U-17 Elit League and registered 23 points (14G-9A) and 18 minutes in penalties in just 11 games.
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We have selected Swiss F @DerungsKeanu (2002) with the 28th overall pick in the 2019 @CHLHockey Import Draft!
Read: https://t.co/psUa1pOGHs pic.twitter.com/a417rMzXXi
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) June 27, 2019
With the 28th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @victoriaroyals have selected 🇨🇭 forward Keanu Derungs. pic.twitter.com/YexwYjOP3u
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#31 Overall
Tri-City Americans: Jan Cikhart, Left Wing, Czech Republic
The Praha, Czech Republic forward played for the Bili Tygri Liberec Under-19 team of the Czech Under-19 league this season. In 40 games, the 6-foot-3, 187-pound left wing collected 31 points (18G-13A).
With the 31st pick in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, Tri-City selects Jan Cikhart from Praha, CZE.#AmsNation pic.twitter.com/1OGTgpHfzn
— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) June 27, 2019
With the 31st-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @TCAmericans have selected 🇨🇿 forward Jan Cikhart! pic.twitter.com/6qafsjH5Z4
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#34 Overall
Medicine Hat Tigers: Jonathan Brinkman Andersen, Left Wing, Denmark
Jonathan Brinkman Andersen picked up six points (1G, 5A) in 32 games for the Aalborg Pirates last year in the Danish League. The 17-year-old forward also has experience playing for the Danish National Team. Last season he won a Bronze Medal with the Under-18 World Junior Championship (D1A) team and he was also named one of the Under-20 World Junior Championship’s Top Three Players on the Team.
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ICYMI we selected Jonathan Brinkman Andersen from Aalborg, Denmark with our first round pick, 34th overall in this year's #CHLImportDraft #medhat #50yearsofTigers #WelcomeToTheJungle pic.twitter.com/zfNGyuEkUy
— Medicine Hat Tigers (@tigershockey) June 27, 2019
With the 34th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @tigershockey have selected 🇩🇰 forward Jonathan Brinkman Andersen. pic.twitter.com/JS0dk2ZyzJ
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#37 Overall
Calgary Hitmen: Jonas Peterek, Left Wing, Czech Republic
Jonas Peterek, an 18-year-old forward from Havirov, Czech Republic, has an extensive resume having played for the Czech Republic at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the 2019 Under-18 World Championship. Most recently, Peterek played with the HC Ocelari Trinec Czech Under-19 team and recorded nine points (2G-7A) in nine games.
A work of art by first-rounder @JonasPeterek17 🔥🔥 https://t.co/nkPqFNCNMH
— Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) June 27, 2019
With the 37th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLHitmen have selected 🇨🇿 forward Jonas Peterek! pic.twitter.com/Yq8IdcsnuJ
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#40 Overall
Portland Winterhawks: Simon Knak, Right Wing, Switzerland
Simon Knak, the 2002-born right winger, is already being recognized as a top-end prospect for the 2020 NHL Draft as he put up 25 points (14G-11A) in 37 games as a 17-year-old playing in the Under-20 league. At 6-foot, 185-pounds, Knak captained the Swiss Under-18 team and he competed in the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup as an underage forward, scoring twice in four tournament games.
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OH MY! 🤯
The Portland Winterhawks select 2020 NHL prospect and Swiss U-18 captain Simon Knak with their first pick in the CHL Import Draft. Look at these plays he made at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup last August. 👀 pic.twitter.com/RtIs6ulxqN
— Nick Marek (@NicholasMarek) June 27, 2019
🚨DRAFTED🚨
In the first round of the #CHLImportDraft the Winterhawks have picked Simon Knak from Switzerland!
Congrats, Simon! pic.twitter.com/YIAtYE90Iz
— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) June 27, 2019
#43 Overall
Spokane Chiefs: Lukas Parik, Goaltender, Czech Republic
Lukas Parik, a 2001-born netminder from the Czech Republic, was selected in the third round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He posted a 2.85 goals-against average and .917 save percentage in 32 games with the Bili Tygri Liberec of the Czech Under-19 league. Standing 6-foot-4 and 185-pounds, Parik also played five games with the Czech national Under-18 team, earning honors as a top-3 player on the team.
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🇨🇿 | Welcome to #Spokane, @LAKings prospect G Lukas Parik!#GoChiefsGo #CHLImportDraft pic.twitter.com/zl4x00x86n
— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) June 27, 2019
With the 43rd-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @spokanechiefs have selected 🇨🇿 goaltender Lukas Parik! pic.twitter.com/uTynXbGCQn
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#46 Overall
Moose Jaw Warriors: Jesper Wallstedt, Goaltender, Sweden
Jesper Wallstedt, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound goaltender, played with the Lulea HF J20 in Sweden’s SuperElit league and in 21 games posted a 2.65 GAA and a .901 SV%. Wallstedt represented Sweden on the international stage twice in the last year where he won a silver medal at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and was a part of their gold medal team at the 2019 IIHF World Under-18 Championships held back in April. He also won a bronze medal with Sweden at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.
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w/ the 46th overall pick in the 2019 CHL Import Draft, we've selected goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (6'3", 205lbs, 2002).
Last season in the Sweden J20 SuperElit he had a 2.65gaa and a .901sv%.
He won a silver medal at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and a gold at the 2019 U18 Worlds
— Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) June 27, 2019
With the 46th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft the @MJWARRIORS have selected 🇸🇪 goaltender Jesper Wallstedt! pic.twitter.com/N43y1WV4d8
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#49 Overall
Lethbridge Hurricanes: Oliver Okuliar, Left Wing, Slovakia
Oliver Okuliar hails from Trencin, Slovakia. The 19-year-old left-shot forward spent the 2018-2019 season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Sherbrooke Phoenix where he appeared in 66 games collecting 42 points (14G-28A) along with 46 penalty minutes and a plus-13 rating, finishing tied for seventh in team scoring. The 6-foot-1, 192-pound forward represented Slovakia on the international stage at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup where he scored eight points (4G-4A) in five games.
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With the 49th-overall pick, the Hurricanes select left wing Oliver Okuliar 🇸🇰
Welcome to Lethbridge, Oliver! #yql #CHLImportDraft #CaneTrain pic.twitter.com/JqE3AZIOkp— Lethbridge Hurricanes (@WHLHurricanes) June 27, 2019
With the 49th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLHurricanes select 🇸🇰 forward Oliver Okuliar! pic.twitter.com/0Bp7jlLdlW
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#52 Overall
Edmonton Oil Kings: Jesse Seppala, Left Wing, Finland
Jesse Seppala, played in 45 games between the Tappara Under-18 and Under-20 teams this season combining for 48 points (17G,-31A). Seppala was also named a 2nd Team All-Star in the U18 league this season. Born in Espoo, Finland, Seppala played 24 games for Finland Under-17 collecting 12 points (4G-8A) highlighted by three points (1G-2A) in six games at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge where Finland won a Silver medal.
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Get excited #OilKings fans!! Check out these highlights from our newest #OilKing member #representEOK pic.twitter.com/VMioh6rxUr
— Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) June 27, 2019
With the 52nd-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @EdmOilKings have selected 🇫🇮 forward Jesse Seppala! pic.twitter.com/TkNhaQX81U
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#55 Overall
Saskatoon Blades: Libor Zabransky, Defenceman, Czech Republic
Czech defenceman Libor Zabransky was taken with the Saskatoon Blades’ first pick in the draft at 55th overall. Zabransky is a veteran 19-year-old, right-shot defender with plenty of experience in North America and on the international stage. Zabransky spent last season split between the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL and the Fargo Force of the USHL. With the Rockets, Libor collected nine points (2G-7A) and 32 penalty minutes in 35 outings. Then in January, Zabransky joined the Fargo Force and recorded 16 points (4G-12A) in 30 games.
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Here are some highlights of Libor from his 2017-18 season.https://t.co/AEAoIEKMGO
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) June 27, 2019
With the 55th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @BladesHockey have selected 🇨🇿 defenceman Libor Zabransky! pic.twitter.com/vEuZUfLcQk
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#57 Overall
Everett Silvertips: Michal Gut, Centreman, Czech Republic
Last season, the 2002-born Michal Gut was third on Pirati Chomutov’s Under-19 squad with 34 points (14G-30A) in 33 games. Additionally, the 5-foot-10, 174-pound forward tallied an assist in five games with Team Czech Republic in the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge.
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Enjoy this Michal Gut highlight, then proceed to pick your jaw off the floor.
🔥🔥🔥#LetsGoTips
@misaslama168 pic.twitter.com/1jQhVnmqWW
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) June 27, 2019
With the 57th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLsilvertips have selected 🇨🇿 forward Michal Gut. pic.twitter.com/feB7sQOMOC
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#59 Overall
Vancouver Giants: Samuel Knazko, Defenceman, Slovakia
Samuel Knazko, a left-handed shot checks in at 6-foot, 170-pounds. Last season at age 16, he played with TPS Turku Under-20 in Finland and recorded 17 points (2G-15A) in 49 games. He served as an alternate captain for Slovakia at the World Under-18’s and also suited up for Slovakia in 16 additional international games, totaling seven points (3G-4A) along with 10 penalty minutes.
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With the 59th overall selection in the 2019 @CHLHockey Import Draft, the Vancouver Giants were proud to select 2002-born Slovakian defenceman Samuel Knazko (@SamuelKnazko).
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📸: @eliteprospects and https://t.co/wDpcuCfITo pic.twitter.com/VVIoEd4AYt
— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) June 27, 2019
With the 59th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLGiants have selected 🇸🇰 defenceman Samuel Knazko! pic.twitter.com/a6MtpKAtUt
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#60 Overall
Prince Albert Raiders: Ivan Kechkin, Forward, Russia
Ivan Kechkin, a Russian-born left-shot forward, is listed at 5-foot-7, 143-pounds. He split his season between the Moscow Under-17 and Under-18 teams in their respective Russian leagues. In 38 combined games, the 2002-born forward had 33 points (12G-21A).
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With the 60th overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the Raiders are proud to select 2002-born Russian forward Ivan Kechkin! pic.twitter.com/yCxgGeVSEZ
— Prince Albert Raiders (@PARaidersHockey) June 27, 2019
With the 60th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @PARaidersHockey have selected 🇷🇺 forward Ivan Kechkin! pic.twitter.com/xfjRW36lOw
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
Round 2
#64 Overall
Winnipeg ICE: Nino Kinder, Left Wing, Germany
The 6-foot, 163-pounder suited up in 33 regular season games with Eisbaren Juniors Berlin Under-20 of Deutsche Nachwuchs Liga U20 last season. Nino Kinder notched 41 points (17G-24A) in those 33 games. He then added eight points (2G-4A) in five playoff games.
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Kinder led Team Germany in scoring at the U18 Championships with 9 points in 5 games. He is currently attending @LAKings Development camp. https://t.co/QqlXzCgGqV
— Winnipeg ICE (@WHLWpgICE) June 27, 2019
With the 64th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLWpgICE have selected 🇩🇪 forward Nino Kinder! pic.twitter.com/bK1CO4ZC1T
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#73 Overall
Kelowna Rockets: Daniil Gutik, Right Wing, Russia
Daniil Gutik, a product of Khabarovsk, Russia is listed at 6-foot-3, 179-pounds. Last season the 2001-born forward suited up for 36 games with Loko Yaroslavl of the Molodezhnaya Hockey League (MHL). During his time there, Gutik recorded 13 points (5G-8A) and 12 penalty minutes.
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With the 73rd-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the Rockets have selected forward Daniil Gutik. pic.twitter.com/bAf2kyVCnF
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) June 27, 2019
With the 73rd-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @Kelowna_Rockets have selected 🇷🇺 forward Daniil Gutik! pic.twitter.com/r1ooIUla53
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#82 Overall
Brandon Wheat Kings: Vladislav Firstov, Left Wing, Russia
The Brandon Wheat Kings selected two NHL Draft prospects in the 2019 CHL Import Draft, the second being Vladislav Firstov. The 6-foot-1, 181-pound forward was chosen by the Minnesota Wild in the second round, 42nd overall, in the 2019 NHL draft in Vancouver after scoring 58 points (26G-32A) for the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL last season.
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Firstof we would like to welcome Vladislav to the Brandon Wheat Kings!
Secondof we would like to say that is one sweet bow tie! pic.twitter.com/PHP6jMmN3c
— Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) June 27, 2019
With the 82nd-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @bdnwheatkings have selected 🇷🇺 forward Vladislav Firstov! pic.twitter.com/xqfRKvaQPj
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#91 Overall
Tri-City Americans: David Homola, Defenceman, Czech Republic
The Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic forward played for the HC Ocelari Trinec Under-19 team of the Czech Under-19 league this season. In 47 games, the 5-foot-11, 165-pound defenceman collected 18 points (4G-14A).
With the 91st pick in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, Tri-City selects David Homola from Nove Mesto na Morave, CZE#AmsNation pic.twitter.com/opwY4kOfDK
— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) June 27, 2019
With the 91st-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @TCAmericans have selected 🇨🇿 defenceman David Homola! pic.twitter.com/AQRH2ypBiP
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#97 Overall
Calgary Hitmen: Samuel Krajc, Right Wing, Slovakia
Krajc, a 17-year-old forward from Martin, Slovakia, has often played above his age group skating for his home country at the Under-18 World Championship last spring while also graduating this past season to the Slovakian Under-20 league. Last season Krajc played for the HK Dukla Trencin Under-18 team and recorded 14 points (11G-8A) in 27 games.
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What a snipe by second-rounder Samuel Krajc 🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/x0S4f3ajsv
— Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) June 27, 2019
With the 97th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @WHLHitmen have selected 🇸🇰 forward Samuel Krajc! pic.twitter.com/m53PS45IsC
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#100 Overall
Portland Winterhawks: Jonas Brondberg, Defenceman, Denmark
Jonas Brøndberg, a 6-foot-4, 183-pound defenceman captained the Danish Under-18 team and captured a bronze medal this past season at the Division 1 Group A World Junior Championships.
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🚨DRAFTED🚨
In the second round of the #CHLImportDraft the Winterhawks have picked Jonas Brøndberg from Denmark!
Congrats, Jonas! pic.twitter.com/tTr5JjiPjz
— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) June 27, 2019
With the 100th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @pdxwinterhawks have selected 🇩🇰 defenceman Jonas Brondberg! pic.twitter.com/harlDelDFL
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#103 Overall
Spokane Chiefs: Matvei Startsev, Defenceman, Russia
Matvei Startsev, a 2002-born rearguard from Russia, posted nine points (3G-6A) in 13 games while wearing an “A” as an alternate captain with Moskva Russia of the Russian Under-18 league. He competed in nine playoff games, recording eight penalty minutes. The 5-foot-eight, 132-pound defenceman also played 25 games with the same club’s Under-17 team, tacking on 12 points (4G-8A).
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As a 16-year-old, Startsev wore an "A" as an alternate captain with his club in the Russian U18 league.
Scouting reports indicate he has grown significantly over his listed height & weight.
MORE 🔗 | https://t.co/9Vsty9IwNS#GoChiefsGo #CHLImportDraft
— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) June 27, 2019
With the 103rd-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @spokanechiefs have selected 🇷🇺 defenceman Matvei Startsev! pic.twitter.com/DW00urVRM5
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
#115 Overall
Saskatoon Blades: Radek Kucerik, Defenceman, Czech Republic
Radek Kucerik has a late birthday and will not turn 18 until December, meaning he is eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. This season, the 6-foot-2, 198-pound defenceman captained the HC Kometa Brno Under-19 team in the Czech Under-19 league and recorded 23 points (6G-17A) in 43 games.
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A little of what to expect from Radek.https://t.co/2MQLd5R9cj
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) June 27, 2019
With the 115th-overall selection in the 2019 #CHLImportDraft, the @BladesHockey have selected 🇨🇿 defenceman Radek Kucerik! pic.twitter.com/4ipb10gaXz
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 27, 2019
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