Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Novotny Signs Try-Out Contract with Lev Poprad

Press Release

Graduated Swift Current Bronco forward, Stepan Novotny, has signed a try- out contract with HC Lev Poprad of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

The 6’2”, 198 lb. product of Prague, CZ wrapped up the 2010-11 campaign, scoring a career-high 22 goals and 18 assists in 58 games played. Novotny spent the duration of his Western Hockey League career playing between the Broncos and Kelowna Rockets where he tallied 137 points in 189 regular season games. He represented the Czech Republic at both the 2007 & 2008 IIHF World Under-18 Championships as well as the 2009 &2010 IIHF World Under-20 Championships.

The newly founded HC Lev Poprad is based out of Poprad, Slovakia and will start its first season with the KHL this coming September.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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