Peterborough Petes Draft Adam Novotný In CHL Import Draft

The Peterborough Petes have drafted Czech forward Adam Novotný with the eighth overall selection in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Stanislav Souček and the PEterborough Petes.

“We’re excited to select Adam with our first round pick,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations . “Adam is a player that I have seen in person and other members of our hockey staff have watched extensively on video. We believe that the Petes are an excellent option for him to continue his development.”

Novotný is a forward from Nový Bydžov, Czechia. He played 48 games for Mountfield HK U20 last season, scoring 32 goals and adding 27 assists for 59 points.

He was called up to Mountfield HK of the Czech Extraliga, where he played 10 games. Novotný scored in his debut for Mountfield HK in October to become the youngest player to score a goal in the Czech Extraliga at 15. The 6’1”, left-handed shot represented Czechia at the 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge in P.E.I., scoring one goal and adding two assists in seven games. Novotný, who was born in November 2007, is eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft.

“Adam is a very highly offensively skilled player,” said Patrick O’Connor, Petes assistant coach and director of player personnel. “He’s someone that we’ve followed for quite some time and we feel that his game would be a very good fit in North America. He’s a 2007 birth date, which makes him a great fit for our roster for years to come.”

Peterborough originally held the ninth pick in the draft; however, one team passed, resulting in the Petes moving up one spot. The Petes elected to pass on their second-round pick in the draft as defenceman Martin Matejicek is expected to return and occupy the other import slot on the team.

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