Canadians F Jiri Sekac Scores Amazing Goal In 6-2 Win Over Kings
Montreal Canadians’ forward Jiri Sekac scored a highlight-reel goal in the Habs’ 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Jiri Sekac is kind of good at hockey.
The 22 year-old Czech forward has been an excellent addition to the Montreal Canadians this year. Sekac was a highly coveted undrafted free agent this past offseason after playing the last few years in Russia’s KHL and in the Czech Republic. He had a breakout season in the KHL last season, scoring 11 goals and 28 points in 47 games that made several teams interested in signing the young Czech player. He eventually chose to sign a 2-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadians.
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So far, the signing has been well worth it for both parties. Through 24 games this season, Sekac has 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points and has an even plus/minus rating. While those numbers aren’t staggering, they are very solid for a 22 year-old in his first NHL season.
During his short NHL career, Sekac has shown that he can compete and be successful in the league. He has shown that he is responsible defensively and that he has quite a bit of skill as well. This was evident in last night’s game against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings as he scored a beauty of a goal.
This was also the second highlight-reel caliber goal scored on the Kings this week. Bobby Ryan scored an amazing individual effort goal earlier this week against the Kings. Just thought that was interesting.
Seeing that Sekac was signed to a two-year contract for only $925k per, that is an absolute bargain for what he is contributing to the team. Expect this kid to have a long and prosperous career in the NHL.
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