Hitmen Select Karnaukhov in 2014 CHL Import Draft

Published on July 2, 2014 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release

Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club is pleased to announce the selection of Pavel Karnaukhov in the first round, 56th overall, in the 2014 CHL Import Draft.

Karnaukhov, a native of Minsk, Belarus, recorded 13 goals and 16 assists for 29 points along with 56 penalty minutes over 48 games played with CSKA of the Junior Hockey League (MHL). The 17-year-old center added three goals and two assists in 11 playoff games.

PAVEL KARNAUKHOV - CENTER

HOMETOWN: Minsk, Belarus (March 15, 1997)

HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 205 lbs.

SHOOTS: Left

ACQUIRED: Drafted by the Calgary Hitmen, 56th overall, in the 2014 CHL Import Draft

Season Team League GP G A PTS +/- PIM

2013-14 Regular CSKA MHL 48 13 16 29 3 56

2014 Playoffs CSKA MHL 11 3 2 5 8 4

For a complete list of the 2014 import draft selections, visit www.chl.ca.

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