Roman TVrdon

Age: 19

Height: 6-0

Weight: 185

Number: 22

Hometown: Trencin, Slovakia

Position: Center

Last year: Sensational debut with 26 goals, 44 assists.

NHL draft status: Washington Capitals, 5th-round selection, 135th player taken in ‘99.

Quick check: Ninth pick of the ‘99 Import Player Draft. WHL West Division rookie of the year.

Coach’s comment: “Tremendous speed. Looking forward to a career year. Here’s a guy who loves the game and wants to be on the ice all the time.”