Medicine Hat Tigers forward Lukas Svejkovsky. (Photo courtesy of Randy Feere/Medicine Hat Tigers)

By Chris Brown

Chasing virtual hockey supremacy

Svejkovsky to rep Tigers in Memorial eCup

Nov 20, 2020 | 9:03 AM

Lukas Svejkovsky will begin his quest for the Memorial eCup this month.

The Medicine Hat Tigers’ forward is the team’s representative for a virtual tournament set to run from Nov. 28 to Dec. 17.

The premiere edition of the interactive eSports tournament will feature one player from all 60 CHL Member Clubs displaying his gaming abilities and competitive spirit in NHL 21 on Sony PlayStation 4. All games will be streamed on Facebook Live and Twitch, and hockey fans and gamers are also encouraged to follow along at CHL.ca/MemorialeCup and across social media via #KiaCHLeCup.

“We are thrilled to launch this property and it only makes sense to do so with an innovative partner in Kia Canada,” said CHL president Dan MacKenzie. “The growth of gaming and eSports offers a new opportunity to stay better connected with our fans. It is also a fun way to give our players a chance to showcase their skills in a format that many of them enjoy in their spare time.”

The four remaining spots in the bracket will be filled by distinguished hockey personalities, who will be announced at a later date.

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Svejkovsky was chosen in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft with the 108th overall pick.

Following a mid-season trade from the Vancouver Giants, Svejkovsky notched 13 goals and 28 points in 34 games with the Tigers.

60 CHL players competing in Memorial eCup presented by Kia

Acadie-Bathurst Titan – Dylan Champagne
Baie-Comeau Drakkar – Gabriel Belley-Pelletier
Barrie Colts – Luke Bignell
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada – Simon Lavigne
Brandon Wheat Kings – Luka Burzan
Calgary Hitmen – Luke Prokop
Cape Breton Eagles – Jacob Santerre
Charlottetown Islanders – Ryan Maynard
Chicoutimi Sagueneens – Samuel Houde
Drummondville Voltigeurs – Luke Woodworth
Edmonton Oil Kings – Jalen Luypen
Erie Otters – Brendan Hoffmann
Everett Silvertips – Jackson Berezowski
Flint Firebirds – Riley Piercey
Gatineau Olympiques – Pier-Olivier Roy
Guelph Storm – Danny Zhilkin
Halifax Mooseheads – Zach Jones
Hamilton Bulldogs – Zachary Roy
Kamloops Blazers – Kyrell Sopotyk
Kelowna Rockets – Cole Schwebius
Kingston Frontenacs – Braden Hache
Kitchener Rangers – Graham Dickerson
Lethbridge Hurricanes – Justin Hall
London Knights – Max McCue
Medicine Hat Tigers – Lukas Svejkovsky
Mississauga Steelheads – Ty Collins
Moncton Wildcats – Jacob Stewart
Moose Jaw Warriors – Cory King
Niagara IceDogs – Mason Howard
North Bay Battalion – Luke Moncada
Oshawa Generals – Allan McShane
Ottawa 67’s – Cam Tolnai
Owen Sound Attack – Sam Sedley
Peterborough Petes – Shawn Spearing
Portland Winterhawks – Kishaun Gervais
Prince Albert Raiders – Zack Hayes
Prince George Cougars – Majid Kaddoura
Quebec Remparts – Dylan Schives
Red Deer Rebels – Chris Douglas
Regina Pats – Carson Denomie
Rimouski Oceanic – Zachary Massicote
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies – Carter Murchison
Saginaw Spirit – Danny Katic
Saint John Sea Dogs – Riley Bezeau
Sarnia Sting – Justin O’Donnell
Saskatoon Blades – Rhett Rhinehart
Seattle Thunderbirds – Keltie Jeri-Leon
Shawinigan Cataractes – William Veillette
Sherbrooke Phoenix – Colin Ratt
Soo Greyhounds – Rory Kerins
Spokane Chiefs – Matt Leduc
Sudbury Wolves – Blake Murray
Swift Current Broncos – Bode Hagan
Tri-City Americans – Booker Daniel
Val-d’Or Foreurs – Jeremy Michel
Vancouver Giants – Trevor Longo
Victoria Royals – Ty Yoder
Victoriaville Tigres – Felix Pare
Windsor Spitfires – Xavier Medina
Winnipeg ICE – Michael Milne