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Penguins sign forward
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Radim Zohorna to a one-year, two-way contract.
The 6-6, 233-pound Zohorna, who is celebrating his 24th birthday today, has played the last six seasons in the Czech Republic’s top professional league, the Czech Extraliga, split between BK Mlada Boleslav and HC Kometa Brno. He made his debut as an 18-year-old back in 2014-15.
“Radim is a smart player with good hockey sense that uses his big size to his advantage,” said Rutherford. “His ability to play all three forward positions will help provide depth to our forward group.”
This past season, Zohorna appeared in 56 games for BK Mlada Boleslav, setting career highs in goals (10), assists (12) and points (22). His 22 points were sixth-best on a Mlada Boleslav squad that finished the season tied for third in the league with 92 points. After receiving a first-round bye in the 2020 Extraliga playoffs, they were set to take on HC Plzen prior to the playoffs being suspended.
A native of Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic, the left-handed shooting forward is a two-time Czech Extraliga Champion, both with HC Kometa Brno in 2017 and 2018. Zohorna was a vital member of HC Kometa Brno’s 2018 championship team, where he was tied for sixth on the team with a career-high seven playoff points (3G-4A) in 14 games, which included the opening goal in championship-clinching game.
W&J athlete honored
Washington & Jefferson College freshman Megan DePrez was selected to the 2020 Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) Division III Women’s All-America Team, the organization announced Wednesday.
DePrez, a freshman from Claremont, Calif., earned honorable mention recognition from the ACWPC. She recorded 14 goals in just four games before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.
She received Rookie of the Week honor roll status from the CWPA in late February. DePrez teamed with classmate Ryley McClellan to total 28 of the team’s 38 goals at the season-opening W&J Invitational.