Cougars Select Czech Winger Jaroslav Vlach

Feature Stories 2008-09

Jun 30 2009

Cougars Select Czech Winger Jaroslav Vlach by Andy Neal

Cougars Select Czech Winger Jaroslav Vlach
Prince George, BC – The Prince George Cougars are proud to announce the selection of 17-year old forward Jaroslav Vlach in Tuesday’s CHL Import Draft.

The Cougars picked Vlach with the 11th overall selection.  Vlach stands 6’3” and weighs 205 pounds.  During the 2008-09 season, the Czech product split time between the HC Liberec White Tigers Midget and Junior programs, collecting 43 points in 24 games as a midget and 7 points in 13 games at the junior level. 

Vlach has represented the Czech Republic with both the U-16 and U-17 National teams.  Last year, he scored one goal and six points in 9 international games.

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