WHL Spokane Chiefs

Kichton Returned, Uher on Czech Republic Roster

Published on December 13, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Hockey Canada has returned defenseman Brenden Kichton to the Spokane Chiefs. Kichton was one of seven players released by Team Canada. The 19-year-old had attended their Selection Camp and missed last Saturday's game versus the Prince George Cougars. Kichton is expected to arrive in Spokane on Tuesday afternoon and will be available for three games in four nights this week.

A four year veteran, Kichton is currently second on the Chiefs in scoring with 29 points, which includes a team high 23 assists.

The Chiefs will play a home-and-home with the Everett Silvertips on Wednesday, in Spokane, and Friday. Spokane will then host the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday night at 7:00 in their final game before a nine day holiday break.

UHER ON CZECH REPUBLIC ROSTER

Spokane Chief forward Dominik Uher has been named to the Czech Republic's roster for the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships. The 19-year-old, who hails from Frydek-Mistek in the Czech Republic, was Spokane's first round pick in the CHL Import Draft in 2009.

The Czech Republic will open the tournament on December 27th versus Denmark. They will also play Canada, the host for this year's tournament, on December 28th, the United States on the 30th and Finland on New Year's Eve.

Uher has 10 goals and 21 points in 24 games this season as a Chief. He also leads the team with a +10. After posting a 21 goal and 60 point season a year ago, Uher was selected in the fifth round by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Uher will travel to Calgary, which is hosting the tournament along with Edmonton, on Saturday and will miss Spokane's final game before the holiday break. The Chiefs will host the Portland Winterhawks before the team gets nine days off.

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