Rastislav Lipka

Age: 17

Height: 6-1

Weight: 170

Number: 18

Hometown: Piestany, Slovakia

Position: Center

Last year: 11 goals, 16 assists in 40 games in Slovakian juniors.

NHL draft status: Eligible in June

Quick check: Spokane’s only selection in the summer Import Player Draft, when he was the 17th pick. Had 4 assists in four games in an international tournament in ‘99 in Camrose, Alberta.

Coach’s comment: “He has an adjustment to make. He’s going through it now, getting comfortable after coming over from Europe. Has some skill with the puck and he’s willing to learn.”