European Center Drafted By Chiefs

Sat., July 15, 1995

The Spokane Chiefs acquired center Martin Cerven from the Slovak Republic with the 20th pick in Friday’s Canadian Hockey League European entry draft.

The 6-foot-4, 190-pounder starred with the Trencin junior team in his hometown of Trencin, Slovak Republic, last season. Cerven was chosen in the sixth round - 161st overall - by Edmonton in this year’s NHL entry draft.

“Martin is a strong, aggressive center that can also play forward,” said Ray Dudra, Chiefs director of player personnel. “He can play the North American game really well and has the potential to be a big-time offensive threat.”

Each team from the Western, Ontario and Quebec Junior leagues selected one player.

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