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Blades Acquire Fiala from Silvertips

October 4, 2007 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades have acquired 20 year old Ondrej Fiala from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for the Blades 3rd round pick in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft.

Fiala, who was born in Stenberk, Czech Rep. was a 2nd round (40th overall) draft choice of the Minnesota Wild in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. The 6'1", 195lbs. centre/left winger has represented his country at the 2004/05 U-18 IIHF World Junior Championships and was also a member of Team Orr at the 2006 Home Hardware Top Prospects Game.

"We are excited to have acquired a player of Ondrej's caliber and feel that he will bring an element of offense to our team that has been lacking in our first handful of games," commented Blades GM/Head Coach Lorne Molleken. "Ondrej is a highly skilled creative player that competes hard in all areas and will fit well in our top two lines. We feel that he sees the ice well and is a player who can perform in all situations for us."

Fiala's WHL statistics:

Year GP G A PTS PIM

2005/06 51 21 14 35 26

2006/07 39 12 21 33 26

To accommodate the move the Blades have released 19 year old Slovakian forward Robert Brandis.

The trade leaves the Blades with four overage players. The hockey club must have their 20 year old situation narrowed down to three players by the WHL deadline of October 11th.

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