Hitmen Select Two Players In 2016 CHL Import Draft
June 28, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club today announced the selections of Vladislav Yeryomenko and Andrei Grishakov in the 2016 CHL Import Draft.
"We are very pleased to be able to add two players with significant international experience and ability to our team," said Hitmen General Manager and Vice President of Business Operations Mike Moore. "The additions of Andrei and Vladislav will compliment what we feel is an already strong group of 1999 born players in our system, as well as add some very good depth and skill to our lineup."
Yeryomenko, a 17-year-old defenceman from Mishutki, Belarus, has an extensive resume having played for Belarus at the 2016 IIHF U18 World Championship and at the 2015/16 Mac's AAA Midget World Invitational Tournament in Calgary for the U17 Belarus National Team.
Vladislav Yeryomenko - DEFENCEMAN
HOMETOWN: Mishutki, Belarus (April 22, 1999) HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 185 lbs.
SHOOTS: Right
ACQUIRED: Drafted by the Calgary Hitmen, 46th overall, in the 2016 CHL Import Draft
Grishakov, a 17-year-old forward from Chelyabinsk, Russia was an elite scorer for Traktor's U17's this past season but also notched more than two points a game during a brief stop in the U18 league.
Andrei grishakov - RIGHT WING
HOMETOWN: Chelyabinsk, Russia (May 16, 1999) HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 190 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
ACQUIRED: Drafted by the Calgary Hitmen, 106th overall, in the 2016 CHL Import Draft
Past Calgary Hitmen Import Draft selections include: Pavel Karnaukhov (2014), Radel Fazleev (2013), Pavel Padakin (2012), Victor Rask (2011), Bostjan Golicic (2007), Freddie Pettersson (2005), Konstantin Pushkarev (2004), Fredrik Sjostrom (2001) and Pavel Brendl (1998).
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