Red Wings draft pick Michal Svrcek joins Windsor Spitfires for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Michal Svrcek, a Slovak left wing drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2025, will join the Windsor Spitfires for the upcoming 2026-27 CHL season. Svrcek was selected 53rd overall in the CHL Import Draft. Last season, he played in the Swedish Hockey League and had six goals and 18 points in 11 games for Brynas's junior club, though he struggled to score at the senior level. Svrcek's energetic style and potential have garnered attention from scouts, and he has previously represented Slovakia in international competitions. Spitfires GM Bill Bowler expressed confidence in Svrcek's ability to impact the team immediately.
- •Svrcek is a Red Wings fourth-round pick from 2025.
- •He joins the Spitfires after a season in Sweden.
- •Produced 6 goals and 18 points for junior club Brynas.
- •Known for his relentless energy and speed on the ice.
- •Expected to make an immediate impact according to Spitfires GM.
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