Adam Klaus was one of two players drafted by the Cape Breton Eagles at the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft on Wednesday. The Czechia product was picked No. 91 overall at the online event. CONTRIBURED ContributedArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles concluded a busy month by selection a pair of players at the online Canadian Hockey League Import Draft on Wednesday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentCape Breton selected centre Maxime Sauthier of Switzerland in the first round with the No. 30 overall pick.Article contentArticle contentThe 17-year-old Sauthier appeared in 42 games with Genève Future Hockey of the under-20 elite league, posting 11 goals and 27 points along with 30 penalty minutes. He also played in three playoff games and had no points.Article contentArticle content“Maxime is very explosive,” said Eagles general manager Sylvain Couturier in a press release. “He is a big frame and plays a solid two-way game. He sees the ice very well, and he’ll fit in well with our current crop of the players. We are excited to have him.”Article contentThe six-foot-two, 176-pound Sauthier has represented Switzerland on the international stage at under-16 and under-17 events the last two years.Article contentSauthier becomes only the second player in Eagles history to be drafted out of Switzerland, behind only defenceman Tim Ramholt in 2003.Article contentHe’s also only the second player to be picked No. 30 overall by the team at the draft behind Czechia goaltender Marek Benda in 2007.Article contentMeanwhile, with their second-round pick, No. 91 overall, the Eagles selected forward Adam Klaus of Czechia.Article contentThe nephew of former Halifax Mooseheads star and NHLer Jakub Voráček played last season with Lausanne HC under-20 in Switzerland, posting 16 goals and 35 points in 46 games. He also added a goal and three points in seven playoff games.Article contentArticle content“We love his offensive upside,” said Couturier of the six-foot, 174-pound Klaus. “He is very dynamic. I think where he excels the most is with his creativity. His offensive mind is what really makes him stand out as well.”Article contentLike Sauthier, Klaus, who turns 17-years-old on July 24, has also represented his home country of Czechia at the international level at under-16 and under-17 events.Article contentIn the spring, the CHL announced that each club in the league would be allowed to carry three European players on their rosters this season.Article contentCape Breton also had the No. 152 overall pick at the draft but elected to pass on it as the club already has Czechia goaltender Jakub Milota on its roster to complete the European spots.Article contentMilota is currently attending the Nashville Predators development camp, which runs until Saturday in Tennessee.Article content
Cape Breton Eagles select forwards at Canadian Hockey League Import Draft
