Vees Defenceman Jiri Kamas Named to Czech U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Roster
Published on July 28, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Penticton Vees News Release
PENTICTON, BC - Penticton Vees defenceman Jiří Kamas ('08) has been named to the Czech National Team for the upcoming 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The Czech Hockey Federation released the 23-man U18 roster on Monday.
Kamas, a native of Praha, Czechia, was selected 62nd overall by the Vees in the second round of the 2025 CHL Import Draft. He signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement earlier this month.
The 6'2, right-shot defenceman played last season with HC Plzeň, splitting time between the U17 and U20 levels. Kamas posted 17 points (3G,14A) in just 15 games with the U17 squad and added nine assists in 30 games at the
U20 level. He also impressed in the Czech U17 playoffs, tallying nine points in nine games.
This will be Kamas's third international appearance, having previously represented Czechia at the 2024 World U17 Challenge and the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship.
The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup runs from August 11-16 in Brno, Czechia, and Trenčín, Slovakia, featuring top U18 teams from eight countries: Canada, Czechia, Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and United States.
For the latest news, roster updates, and more, visit www.chl.ca/whl-vees.
About the Penticton Vees
The Penticton Vees are a proud member of the Western Hockey League, dedicated to developing elite-level hockey talent and fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the ice. With a rich history and a passionate fan base, the Vees continue to be a cornerstone of Junior Hockey in British Columbia.
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