By CHAT News Today

Tigers select two players during Import Draft

Jun 28, 2017 | 12:04 PM

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.

In the second round, defenceman Linus Nassen from Sweden was selected by the Tigers. Nassen, who was drafted by the Florida Panthers last year, split his last season with Lulea HF J20 in the SuperElit League and with Lulea HF of the SHL, the top pro league in Sweden. In 25 games with the junior team, he recorded 16 points, and he recorded two points in 21 games with the pro team.

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With Latvian defenceman Kristian Rubins set to rejoin the team in the fall, there will be three imports on the roster, meaning one player will not be joining the team for the long haul during the season.