The Regina Pats lost 4-1 in game seven of the first round of the WHL playoffs to the Saskatoon Blades on Monday. However, Blue Jackets prospect Stanislav Svozil, the 69th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, scored Regina's lone goal, capping off a fantastic season for him.
PATS GOAL
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) April 11, 2023
We honestly don't quite know this went in, but we don't care!!!
We're within a goal with 6:50 left in the 3rd!!!#StandWithUs | #WHLPlayoffs | #FeedingTheFuture pic.twitter.com/coIxHuMEe8
In 56 regular-season games this season for Regina, Svozil was the third-highest scorer among WHL defensemen with 11-67--78, and is currently second in the league in playoff points with 4-9--13 in seven games.
We've all heard the cannon at @BlueJacketsNHL home games.
— The WHL (@TheWHL) April 2, 2023
Stanislav Svozil decided to pay homage with the opening goal for the @WHLPats!#WHLPlayoffs | #FeedingTheFuture pic.twitter.com/OpopA1pi8X
Sure, playing with Connor Bedard probably helped his point total, but Svozil has shown to be a productive player away from the Pats as well, posting 1-7--8 in seven games at the 2023 World Juniors for Czechia.
captain and @WHLPats d-man Stanislav Svozil picks his spot! #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/fJfFAQ5H48
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) December 27, 2022
With his WHL season being over, Svozil could make his professional debut with the Monsters or even the Blue Jackets, since he signed a three-year entry-level contract already.
STAN THE MAN
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) March 26, 2023
Svozil goes coast to coast and sneaks the backhander past Chaika to get us on the board!#LegendsInTheMaking | #REGvsPA pic.twitter.com/xD3gyMHrHI
Svozil's promising performance in junior hockey puts him in a group of exciting prospects on the blue line in the Blue Jackets organization.
