Defenseman6’6/207RightSeattle Thunderbirds/WHL Related: Jackson Smith Radim Mrtka is Czech-born, right-handed shooting defenseman, standing at 6 feet 6 inches and weighing 207 pounds. Mrtka began his youth career with BK Havlíčkův Brod and has played for teams including HC Oceláři Třinec in the Czech Extraliga and the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League (WHL). InContinue reading “Radim MRTKA”
Tag Archives: Czechia
Adam BENAK
Center5’7/157LeftYoungstown Phantoms/USHL After setting the record for all-time scoring at the Hlinka early in the round-robin, Benak was on a mission to help Czechia get back to the gold medal game. Although the Czech squad came up just short to Canada for a second straight year in the final, Benak was a difference-maker in everyContinue reading “Adam BENAK”
ADAM JIRICEK
Defense6’1/152RightHC Plzen/Czechia Related: Anton Silayev The younger brother of Columbus’ No. 6 pick David Jiricek is a very good prospect in his own right who got games at the top Czech level this season. He’s not as big or physical as his brother, but he’s a better skater. Adam has good four-way mobility, an activeContinue reading “ADAM JIRICEK”
MICHAEL HRABAL
Goalie6’6/201LeftOmaha Lancers/USHL Related: Sebastian Cossa Michael Hrabal is an imposing 6 foot 6 goaltenders, who checks off all the boxes for what scouts look for in a goaltender prospect. Listed at 6-6, he anticipates play well and is capable of shutting down shooters in tight with effective body and glove positioning. He has a hybridContinue reading “MICHAEL HRABAL”
EDUARD SALE
6’1/168Right WingLeftHC Kometa Brno/Czechia Related: Leo Carlsson Eduard Sale possesses some of the best hands and playmaking vision in the draft; he’s able to make crisp passes and find the cross seams with ease. He’s a smooth skater who is noticeable in transition for both his ability to weave up ice and facilitate and alsoContinue reading “EDUARD SALE”