Simon Stransky Named to BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
January 7, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release
Prince Albert, SK - The Prince Albert Raiders would like to congratulate forward Simon Stransky who was named to Team Orr on Thursday for the 2016 BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
A native of Ostrava, Czech Republic, Stransky received an "A" rating by NHL Central Scouting, which indicates a first-round candidate, in their latest Players to Watch list. In 30 games with the Raiders, Stransky has compiled 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points.
Stransky recently represented his country at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Helsinki, Finland. He finished the tournament with one goal in five games as the Czech Republic reached the quarterfinals.
Stransky is expected to return to the line-up on Friday when the Raiders visit the Brandon Wheat Kings.
The 40 CHL players competing in the game were chosen by all 30 NHL clubs and divided into teams by NHL Central Scouting. Taking place on Thursday January 28, 2016, this season's event marks the 21st annual showcase of the CHL's top-40 NHL Draft eligible players featuring talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League competing before hundreds of NHL scouts in attendance.
Since the event was first introduced in 1996 the game has featured 13 players selected with the first overall pick in the NHL Draft including Connor McDavid, Aaron Ekblad, Nathan MacKinnon, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, John Tavares, Steven Stamkos, Patrick Kane, Marc-Andre Fleury, Rick Nash, Vincent Lecavalier, Joe Thornton, and Chris Phillips.
The Raiders travel to Manitoba for their next game on Friday, January 8 versus the Brandon Wheat Kings. The team is back at the Art Hauser Centre on Saturday, January 9 when they welcome the Medicine Hat Tigers to town. Puck drop is 7:00 PM. For ticket information, visit raiderhockey.com or call 764-GAME.
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