Pats Select Volek in CHL Import Draft

Published on June 29, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release

Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats are proud to announce the selection of Czech forward Dominik Volek with the 9th pick in 2011 CHL Import Draft.

Volek, who hails from Praha, Czech Republic, is eligible for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. With Sparta Praha in both the Czech U18 and U20 teams, he played in 45 games scoring 21 times and adding 24 assists. He played for the Czech Republic at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg and Portage La Prairie, MB this past holiday season.

Dominik Volek

LW - Dominik Volek

Hometown: Praha, Czech Republic

Born: Jan 12/94 6'1" 185lbs.

Draft: Eiligible 2012 Shoots: Left

Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang, "We are very excited to welcome Dominik to our organization, he is a skilled forward that has proven he can score. He possesses great speed, puck control and work ethic. We believe he is a great addition to our group of young players and adds depth in our 1994 age group."

Volek joins Swedish defenceman, Ricard Blidstrand as the 2 Pats import players. The Pats finished the 2010-11 season with Blidstrand as the lone import on the roster.

To see Blidstrand, Volek and the rest of the Regina Pats for the upcoming 2010-11 season, purchase your season tickets now! For more information, call 522-5604, click on www.reginapats.com, or head to the Pats office located in the west entrance of the Brandt Centre.

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