The Windsor Star’s Jim Parker reports that Red Wings prospect and Brynas IF forward Michal Svrcek has been selected by the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires in the CHL Import Draft, and as such, the Spitfires are actively recruiting Svrcek to come over from Europe and play Major Junior hockey in North America:
Detroit took the five-foot-11, 189-pound forward with the 119th pick overall and Svrcek wrapped up four days at the team’s prospects camp on Thursday.
“I felt like Detroit could draft me,” the 18-year-old Svrcek said. “I talked to them a lot and had great meetings. I was not surprised. It was a great moment. I’ve enjoyed every moment (at camp). I’m so happy.”
Svrcek is an intriguing prospect, but at this point not a lock to be in Windsor for the 2025-26 season.
“There’s a rather complex process involved in the decision of Michal coming to the CHL this year or not,” said Allan Walsh, who represents Svrcek. “We’re actively involved in the process with Michal and Detroit in figuring out where the best place is for him to play and working quickly to make a decision in collaboration with each other.”
Svrcek played for several clubs in 2024-25, but spent the majority of the season with the Brynas IF’s under-20 team in Sweden’s top junior league where he had 14 goals and 30 points in 30 games. While known for his speed and skill, Svrcek also brings some grit to the game.
“I like to play a fast game,” Svrcek said. “I try to play on the boards. That’s kind of the North American game. Now, I’m going to decide what’s best for me.”
