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Samuel Honzek Invited to Slovakia's World Junior Selection Camp

December 14, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver Giants forward Samuel Honzek (left)
Vancouver Giants forward Samuel Honzek (left)
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rob Wilton)

Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants are pleased to announce that 2004-born forward Samuel Honzek (Trencin, SVK) has been listed as a part of Slovakia's World Junior roster set to compete in Moncton and Halifax in the upcoming World Junior Tournament.

Honzek, the 10th Overall selection by the Giants in the first round of the 2022 CHL Import Draft, has been off to a torrid start to his WHL career. He currently leads the Giants, and all WHL rookies, in goals, assists, and points. Honzek was named the Western Hockey League's Rookie of the Month in November after accumulating 20 points in 10 games and was given an "A" rating by NHL Central Scouting in their preliminary ratings. He is eligible for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and was a part of Slovakia's roster at the World Juniors in August.

"We're very happy for Samuel and the fact that he is able to play for his country again at the World Junior Hockey Championship," said Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta.

Previous Vancouver Giants to represent Slovakia at the WJC level include:

- Milos Roman (2017, 2018, 2019)

- Mario Bliznak (2007)

- Andrej Meszaros (2004, 2005)

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Vancouver Giants forward Samuel Honzek and teammates
Vancouver Giants forward Samuel Honzek and teammates
(Rob Wilton)		 Vancouver Giants forward Samuel Honzek (left)
Vancouver Giants forward Samuel Honzek (left)
(Rob Wilton)		  



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