The Petes have made an addition to their lineup via the CHL Import Draft.
On Wednesday, Peterborough selected Czech forward Adam Novotný with the eighth overall selection.
“We’re excited to select Adam with our first round pick,” noted Petes General Manager and Vice President of Operations Michael Oke. “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, a forward from Nový Bydžov, Czechia, featured in 48 games for Mountfield HK U20 last season, scoring 32 goals and adding 27 assists for 59 points. The 6’1”, left handed shot represented Czechia at the 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge in PEI, scoring one goal and adding two assists in seven games.
“Adam is a very highly offensively skilled player,” said Petes Assistant Coach and Director of Player Personnel Patrick O’Connor. “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.”
Novotný is eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft.
