Warriors Select Nikita A. Popugaev
June 30, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release
With the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 CHL Import Draft, the Moose Jaw Warriors selected Nikita A. Popugaev.
Popugaev, 6'4 190lbs, is from Moscow, Russia, last season with CSKA Moscow U17 he had 19 goals, 22 assists, and 41 points in 24 games. He took part in the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge where he had three goals in six games and captured a gold medal.
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