Spitfires Select Czechia Defenceman Josef Eichler in 2023 CHL Import Draft
July 5, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release
The 2023 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft was held today and the Spitfires made one selection with the 46th overall pick, drafting 2005-born Czechia defenceman Josef Eichler.
Eichler, from Czechia, stands at 6'0'' and spent the 2022-23 season with the HC Plzen U20 team, recording 9 points (0-9-9) in 38 games. He also played in eighteen games for the Czechia U18 team, scoring three points (0-3-3).
Welcome to the Spitfires, Josef!
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