Pytlik Picked by New Jersey Devils

October 7, 2020 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Soo Greyhounds News Release

Fresh off a 50-point campaign for the Greyhounds in 2019-20, JAROMIR PYTLIK became the second Greyhounds selected in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, presented by EA Sports NHL 21.

The Dacice CZE native, was selected in the 4th Round (99th overall) by the New Jersey Devils.

Last season with the Greyhounds, the 6.02, 192-lb forward hit the 50 point plateau by notching 22 goals and 28 assists in 56 games played.

He had 8 powerplay and 2 game-winning goals in the mix.

Pylik was teammates with fellow Greyhound Nick Malik for Team CZE at the WJHC in 2020.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

2019-20 (22G,28A,50PTS in 56GP); Ranked 38th in NHL Central Scouting MidTerm Rankings for North American Skaters ... Member of Team Czech Republic at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (1A in 5GP) ... Named Alternate Captain of the Hounds on Nov. 29 ... Recorded 4-point night (1g, 3a) Oct. 11 @ GUE ... Listed on NHL Central Scouting 'Players to Watch' list in October ... 2018-19 (11G,8A,19PTS,26GP); Recorded his 1st-career hat trick on Fri. Feb 15/19 @ SBY ... Scored his 1st-career OHL goal on Feb. 6/19 vs SBY ... Committed to the Greyhounds on Jan. 9/19 ... Played majority of start of season with HC Vitkovice of the Czech League ... PAST; Participated at the U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, notching 2 goals and 5 assists (7 points) in 11 GP ... Selected by Greyhounds in 2nd Round of 2018 CHL Import Draft

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