Cougars Select Jaroslav Vlach

June 30, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release

Prince George, BC - The Prince George Cougars are proud to announce the selection of 17-year old forward Jaroslav Vlach in Tuesday's CHL Import Draft.

The Cougars picked Vlach with the 11th overall selection. Vlach stands 6'3" and weighs 205 pounds. During the 2008-09 season, the Czech product split time between the HC Liberec White Tigers Midget and Junior programs, collecting 43 points in 24 games as a midget and 7 points in 13 games at the junior level. Vlach has represented the Czech Republic with the U-16 and U-17 National teams. Last year, he scored one goal and six points in 9 international games.

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