Vit Zahejsky was the first player selected by a WHL team, going second overall to the Kamloops Blazers.

The 2024 CHL Import Draft took place on Wednesday, with 26 players being drafted into the WHL. The first player selected by a WHL team was 2025 Draft prospect Vit Zahejsky from Czechia. Here is a look at which players were chosen by WHL teams over the two-round draft. 

First Round:

2) Kamloops Blazers: Center Vit Zahejsky, Czechia, 5’9/176 lbs. 

8) Regina Pats: Right Winger Vaclav Nestrasil, Czechia, 6’4/187 lbs.

11) Seattle Thunderbirds: Center Matej Pekar, Czechia, 5’10/154 lbs. 

14) Edmonton Oil Kings: Right Winger Miroslav Holinka, Czechia, 6’1/185 lbs.

17) Calgary Hitmen: Left Winger Robin Svancara, Czechia, 6’3/183 lbs.

20) Spokane Chiefs: Right Winger Asanali Sarkenov Kazakhstan,  6’4/198 lbs.

23) Victoria Royals: Left Winger Markus Loponen, Finland, 6’5 /186 lbs. 

26) Prince Albert Raiders: Defenceman Norwin Panocha, Germany, 6’2/192 lbs.

29) Vancouver Giants: Center Tobias Tomik, Slovakia, 6’0/179 lbs.

32) Kelowna Rockets: Defenceman Max Psenicka, Czechia, 6’4/176 lbs.

35) Wenatchee Wild: Forward Noah Samanski, Germany, 6’1/172 lbs. 

38) Lethbridge Hurricanes: Left Winger Vojtech Cihar, Czechia, 5’11/154 lbs.

41) Brandon Wheat Kings: Defenceman Adam Belusko, Slovakia, 5’11/186 lbs. 

44) Red Deer Rebels: Right Winger Kasper Pikkarainen, Finland,  6’3/198 lbs.

47) Medicine Hat Tigers: Defenceman Niilopekka Muhonen, Finland, 6’4/195 lbs. 

50) Swift Current Broncos: Defenceman Adam Kral, Czechia, 6’2/180 lbs.

53) Moose Jaw Warriors: Center Dominik Pavlik, Czechia, 6’1/187 lbs. 

57) Portland Winterhawks: Goaltender Ondrej Stebetak, Czechia, 6’2/176 lbs.

59) Prince George Cougars: Defenceman Arseni Anisimov, Russia, 5’11/167 lbs. 

60) Saskatoon Blades: Forward Vlastimil Blazek, Czechia, 5’9/152 lbs.

Second Round:

71) Seattle Thunderbirds: Defenceman Radim Mrtka, Czechia, 6’4/183 lbs.

83) Victoria Royals: Left Winger Simon Pohludka, Czechia, 6’1/187 lbs.

107) Medicine Hat Tigers: Defenceman Veeti Vaisanen, Finland, 6’1/187 lbs.

110) Swift Current Broncos: Right Winger William Morin, Sweden, 6’1/168 lbs.

117) Portland Winterhawks: Defenceman Marek Chaloupka, Czechia, 6’0/185 lbs.

120) Saskatoon Blades: Forward David Lewandowski, Germany, 6’0/172 lbs. 

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