Tigers select two players during Import Draft
MEDICINE HAT, AB — Size, speed and skill were acquired by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2017 CHL Import Draft Wednesday morning.
However, a decision looms on their import situation next season after two selections were made.
The Tigers selected German forward Mick Kohler in the first round of the draft. Kohler, who calls Bonn home, stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weghs 200 lbs. Last season, Kohler split time with Kolner EC U19 (a junior team in Germany) and Dresdner Eislowen (DEL Division 2 professional hockey). The centre recorded 65 points in 35 games with Kolner, while with Dresdner, he 4 points in 20 games and appeared in 2 playoff games.
Kohler has represented Germany on the international stage during the World U18 Championships – Division 1A in 2015 and 2016.