HCD striker Knak continues season in North America

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It is now clear why Simon Knak (21) was not in the first team of national coach Patrick Fischer (47) for the World Cup preparation. For him, “the season is not over yet,” HC Davos writes on Twitter. “Our forward was invited to try out with the Milwaukee Admirals. Knak is available for the AHL team for the final games of the regular season and the playoffs.”

The Zurich native, who had gone through all junior levels at EHC Kloten, was drafted in the 6th round by Roman Josis (32) Nashville Predators in 2021 as number 179, but has been playing with the Portland Winterhawks at HC Davos since a detour. the North American youth league.

Knak has already gained a lot of professional experience at HCD. Including the playoffs, he has played 131 games and recorded 19 goals and 27 assists. With 23 points (8 goals), he was the eighth best scorer for Davos last season, although 16 players on the team averaged more ice time than him (less than 14 minutes).

In the quarterfinals of the playoffs against the ZSC Lions, however, the currently greatest Swiss storm talent remained without a score point.

Goal and assist on national debut in December

In December, the former U20 national team captain made his debut in Patrick Fischer’s team and scored his first international goal against Finland (5:6 nP after 5:2) in Zurich and provided an assist he has already had in recent months. played well in Davos. . He’s well on his way. He is very willing to run, scored a nice goal and made a good pass,” Fischer said at the time.

Now Knak can show how he has developed with the Predators farm team and recommend himself for a contract with the NHL franchise. The Milwaukee Admirals are already qualified for the playoffs and have three qualifying games left – the last on Sunday.

Source : Blick