Cougars 64th Selection

Published on June 30, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release

With the 64th overall selection in the 2004 CHL Import Draft, the Prince George Cougars have selected defenseman Adam Lukacovic ("Luca-CHO-Vich") from the Czech Republic. Adam, born April 16, 1986, suited up for Sparta last season with his 190lbs and 6'0" frame. Lukacovic was also a member of the U-18 Czech Republic team that competed in the IIHF World Championships. In that tourney, he played 7 games, recording 2 assists for 2 points, a +7 rating, while spending 6 minutes in the penalty box.

Siarhei Kolasau, who was selected previously by the "Cats", also competed at IIHF U-18 World Championships for his native Belarus. In 6 games played, the newly acquired Cougar tallied 1 goal (PP), established a -4 rating, while gathering 24 penalty minutes.

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