Update: Sladkovsky Drafted & Signs in QMJHL

(UPDATE SEPT. 01) The GMHL and Phantoms organization are pleased to announce that Lukas Sladkovsky has made the opening day roster for the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the QMJHL. Lukas was drafted in the 2nd round, #86 overall to Val-d'Or in this off-seasons CHL import draft right from Bracebridge. After impressing at main camp last week, Sladkovsky has been named to the roster.

Lukas will be joining fellow GMHL alumni Owen Bennington (Shelburne Red Wings) in the Foreurs line-up next season. Congratulations Lukas on making the squad!

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Bracebridge Phantom rookie forward Lukas Sladkovsky has been drafted by the Val-d'Or Foreurs of the QMJHL in the second round of the CHL Import Draft. Val-d'Or selected Lukas #86 Overall in the 2nd round yesterday morning.

Lukas was a dominant force for the expansion Bracebridge club, scoring 46 points (20-26-46) in 41 games. He led the Phantoms to a third place finish in the GMHL, placing fourth in team scoring.

Sladkovsky stands 6'2" and weighs 185lbs hailing from the Czech Republic. He is currently 17 years of age.

Teams from the QMJHL have recently been taking advantage of the GMHL's import rules. Each of the last 3 years, at least one GMHL player has been drafted in the import draft. Most recent being Matus Matis (Chicoutimi Sagueneens, QMJHL) and Nikita Jevlpalovs (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL).