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Jiri Patera Signs 3-Year, Entry-Level Contract with Vegas Golden Knights

June 30, 2020 - It's been a productive year for Jiri Patera. The Wheat Kings' 20 year-old graduating goaltender has signed his first professional contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, a three-year entry level deal with the franchise that drafted him in 2017. Patera appeared in 41 games for the Wheat Kings during the 2019-20 season, posting 5 shutouts and a franchise-best 2.55 Goals Against Average to go along with a .921 save percentage in his second and final season in Brandon. The first ever european-born goalie to play for the Wh... Full Story

T-Birds Select Samuel Knazko in First Round of CHL Import Draft

June 30, 2020 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds selected defenseman Samuel Knazko from Slovakia in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2020 CHL Import Draft this morning. Knazko played last season for TPS Turku in the Finnish Junior League. He had seven goals and 21 assist for 28 points in 41 games. Knazko represented Slovakia at the 2020 World Junior Championship, playing in five games and registering an assist. "We think Samuel is a high end defenseman that fits well with our group," said general manager Bil La Forge. "He has offe... Full Story

WHL Clubs Select 25 Players from Eight Nations in 2020 CHL Import Draft

June 30, 2020 - Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that 25 players have been selected from eight different nations by WHL Clubs as the 2020 CHL Import Draft was completed. The two-round draft took place online with the order of selection rotating through each of the CHL's three leagues, using an inverse order of final regular season standings from the 2019-20 regular season. All CHL Clubs are permitted to carry two import players on their roster each season. The Swift Current Broncos held the top selection of a... Full Story

Cougars Draft Finnish Forward in CHL Import Draft

June 30, 2020 - PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars made one selection Tuesday morning in the 2020 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. The Cougars selected Finnish forward Jonni Kärkkäinen ('03) 12th overall in the first round. Prince George only made one selection, passing on their second-round pick, as 19-year-old Czech forward Filip Koffer is set to return for his second season in the fall. "Jonni is a solid all-around player with great size already," said Cougars' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Lamb. "He has na... Full Story

• Jiri Patera Signs 3-Year, Entry-Level Contract with Vegas Golden Knights - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) June 30
  
• Broncos Add Forward and Defenceman in CHL Import Draft - Swift Current Broncos (WHL) June 30
  
• T-Birds Select Samuel Knazko in First Round of CHL Import Draft - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) June 30
  
• Blades Select Budding Star Brad Lambert in CHL Import Draft - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) June 30
  
• Americans Select Goaltender, Defenseman in 2020 CHL Import Draft - Tri-City Americans (WHL) June 30
  
• Wheat Kings Draft Russian Defenceman in 2020 CHL Import Draft - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) June 30
  
• Hitmen Select Two Players in 2020 CHL Import Draft - Calgary Hitmen (WHL) June 30
  
• WHL Clubs Select 25 Players from Eight Nations in 2020 CHL Import Draft - (WHL) June 30
  
• Rebels Select Promising Czech Winger in CHL Import Draft - Red Deer Rebels (WHL) June 30
  
• Oil Kings Select Janis Svanenbergs in 2020 CHL Import Draft - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) June 30
  
• Cougars Draft Finnish Forward in CHL Import Draft - Prince George Cougars (WHL) June 30
  
• Broncos Add Forward and Defenceman in CHL Import Draft - Swift Current Broncos (WHL) June 30
  
• Blazers Select Defenseman Viktor Persson in CHL Import Draft - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) June 30
  
• Chiefs Select Defenseman David Jiricek in CHL Import Draft - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) June 30
  
• Raiders Select Shyla in CHL Import Draft - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) June 30
  
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• Thomas Milic ready to push for the Thunderbirds top goalie spot - WHL My Northwest (July 3)
• Victoria Royals draft dynamic Danish forward for tentative fall season - WHL Victoria News (July 2)
• Vanstone: Tempers and nostrils flared during Pats-Warriors clash - WHL Regina Leader-Post (July 2)
• Brockman Discusses CHL Import Draft - WHL Swift Current Online (July 2)
• Tigers select hard-working Finn forward in import draft - WHL Medicine Hat News (July 2)
• Byram gets crack at NHL with Avs, Giants take shot to land Swede - WHL Vancouver Province (July 2)
• Ice drafts Jets prospect Nikkanen - WHL Winnipeg Sun (July 2)
• Tigers take Oskari Kuntonen in import draft - WHL Medicine Hat News (July 1)
• Canes pick Russian in CHL import draft - WHL Lethbridge Herald (July 1)
• Regina Pats double down on promising import defender Stanislav Svozil - WHL Regina Leader-Post (July 1)
• Ice add scoring, goaltending depth - WHL Winnipeg Free Press (July 1)
• Hitmen bring back Peterek in CHL import draft - WHL Calgary Sun (July 1)
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