Knak, Cicek Named to U.S. Division All-Star Team
June 1, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Portland, Ore. - The Western Hockey League announced it's 2020-21 All-Star teams by division Monday, naming Simon Knak and Nick Cicek to the six-man squad for the U.S.
Knak, 19, had a career season, totaling 29 points in 24 games, finishing second on the team and being named co-Most Valuable Player along with Seth Jarvis. The Swiss-born forward is eligible for this summer's NHL Entry Draft and was recently ranked 86th by NHL Central Scouting among all North American Skaters.
Cicek, 20, concluded his WHL career with far and away his most successful campaign. The overage defenseman had 21 points in 24 games while serving as the captain for the club, before signing with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) upon conclusion of the season schedule.
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