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ICE bolster depth in CHL Import Draft
The Kootenay ICE have selected Gilian Kohler, from Biel, Switzerland, third overall in the 2017 CHL Import Draft.
The 17-year-old collected nine goals and 51 points as part of EHC Biel in Junioren Elite A last season. Kohler finished the 2016-17 campaign third in league scoring.
The 5’10”, 172-pound forward also spent time on the Switzerland U17 and U18 teams last season, including the U18 World Junior Championships as an underage player.
“Our hockey operations group spent a lot of time evaluating players and speaking to their representatives ahead of the import draft,” said Matt Cockell, President and General Manager. “Kohler is a highly skilled young forward, when you are able to acquire a young player with high-end talent and compete level you are excited to do that.”
The ICE also this morning selected defenceman Martin Bodak, from Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia, 63rd overall in the 2017 CHL Import Draft.
The 1998 born Bodak recorded seven goals and 22 points in 38 games with Tappara U20 in Jr. A SM-Liiga last season. The 6’1”, 194-pound defender also played for Slovakia at the U20 World Junior Championships.
“Martin is a guy we feel can come in and play in all situations right away,” Cockell noted. “He is an experienced player who will upgrade our blueline immediately.”
The Drive to 25 continues and features exclusive benefits and pricing for season seat holders, available until June 30. To purchase season seats call 250-417-0322, stop by the Kootenay ICE office at Western Financial Place or order online at ICEcountry.ca.
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