Warriors Select Smejkal

Published on July 2, 2014 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release

The Moose Jaw Warriors have selected Jiri Smejkal (LW) with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 CHL Import Draft.

Smejkal, 6'3" 183lbs, is from the Czech Republic and spent last season with HC Ceske Budejovice. He played seven games with the Under-18 team, scoring five goals and totaling ten points. Smejkal also played 28 games with the Under-20 team, he had seven goals and 19 points.

Smejkal represented his country earlier this year at the 2014 World Under-18 Championships in Finland. He had four goals in six games, including one against Canada in the semi-finals, and captured a silver medal.

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