Vees Sign Czech Defenceman Jiri Kamas
Published on July 11, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Penticton Vees News Release
PENTICTON, BC - The Penticton Vees, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to announce the signing of 2008-born defenceman Jiří Kamas to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Kamas was selected in the second round, 62nd overall, in the 2025 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.
The Praha, Czechia native played last season with HC Plzeň, splitting time between the U17 and U20 levels. The 6'2", 187-pound right-shot blueliner 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. Internationally, Kamas represented Czechia at the 2024 World U17 Challenge and the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship.
"We're excited to have Jiří join us this season. We feel like he will be impactful in his first year and a player that Vees fans will enjoy watching," began Vees Director of Scouting, Adam Sergerie. "Jiří is a strong, two-way transitional defender. He closes very well in the defensive zone, with an active stick. He uses his feet and skill really well to break pucks out under pressure. He has good offensive instincts to be an impactful player at both ends of the rink."
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