Americans Select Adam Mechura in 2022 CHL Import Draft

July 1, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release

KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the team has selected 2003-born center Adam Mechura at 4th overall in the 2022 CHL Import Draft.

Mechura, a six-foot-four and 200-pound native of Czechia, played last season in the Czechia U20 league for Bílí Tygři Liberec. Through 42 games played, he led his team with 54 goals and added 30 assists. He went on to contribute ten goals and four assists over 15 playoff games.

The 19-year-old has played in international tournaments for Czechia at the U16, U17, U18, and U19 levels. He was recently invited to attend the Czechia U20 selection camp for the upcoming World Juniors Championship scheduled to be held from August 9 through August 20 in Edmonton, Alberta.

"Adam is a very good 200-foot player," said Tory. "He is strong on faceoffs with an elite scoring touch. We look forward to having Adam join the Americans family."

Mechura will join returning Americans goaltender Tomas Suchanek, also from Czechia, as Tri-City's two import players for the 2022-23 season.

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