Tomas Kudelka

2004-05: Kudelka didn’t have a great season in the Czech Republic as injuries slowed him down.  He did not show such a progress as other Czech players like Hanzal, Pavelec, Kalus or even Pospisil. Kudelka’s performance was almost at the same level as previous year.  Despite the lack of progress, the two-way defenseman still put up decent numbers of 17 points in 38 games.

2005-06: After being selected by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 2005 CHL Import draft, Kudelka made the trip over to North America.  In his first rookie major-junior season, Kudelka was solid and produced 31 points in 64 games.  He also picked up 2 points in Lethbridge’s brief playoff appearance (six games).  The Hurricanes season cut short, Kudelka was given an opportunity to demonstrate his skill at a higher level when he was called up to Binghamton.  He signed an entry-level contract with Ottawa after a successful five-game audition.

2006-07: Kudelka spent most of his season with Lethbridge (WHL), netting a career-high 14 goals (led all team D-men) and 41 points in 59 games with the Hurricanes. He also saw some more AHL action this season, netting a goal, the first of his pro hockey career, and three points in 11 games with the Binghamton Senators. He again competed with the Czech Republic National U20 Team, scoring a goal and three points in six games at the WJC.