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Spirit Select New Prospects in the CHL Import Draft

June 28, 2006 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release

The Saginaw Spirit took part in the CHL Import Draft today, drafting Jan Mursak and Tomas Zaborsky. The Spirit had two first round picks, getting one from a previous trade with the Sudbury Wolves.

Jan Mursak was drafted with the 33rd pick. The 1988 born player from Maribor, Zlovenia plays at the right-winger position and was recently selected 182nd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. The Red Wings connection is a particularly strong one for Mid-Michigan's own hockey team. "We are thrilled to have a player drafted by the Red Wings here in Saginaw", said Spirit Vice President and Managing Partner Craig Goslin, "The Red Wings are a world class organization and this will further strengthen the already strong relationship between our two teams".

Tomas Zaborsky was selected with the 36th pick. The 1986 born left-winger is a native of Trencin, Slovakia and was selected by the New York Rangers 137 overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Zaborsky appeared in 49 games for Trencin of the Slovakian Junior League, tallying 49 goals and 27 assists for 76 points and 20 penalty minutes. Fellow Spirit Tom Pyatt was drafted by the Rangers in 2005.

Ontario Hockey League rules allow each team to have two active European players on their roster. Previous European players include Thomas Csabi, Marek Kvapil, Michal Birner and Vaclav Meidl.

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