Riga S78 Draft Recap

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The VHL draft has just concluded and Riga has walked away with 5 new prospects to add to their already deep pool. The Riga Reign are so excited to welcome: Milk Jugs, Anze Miklavz, Tobias Reinhart, Pippo Coca, Ron Gorgonzola, Johnny Macintosh and Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu.

 

Milk Jugs - D - 205 TPE - 10th Overall
A motivated Defenseman that has some room to grow in the VHLM next season. Jugs had a good season production wise and a very solid 18 +/- rating. Jugs was even a 6 +/- rating during 7 playoff games. Has potential to be a top pairing D on the Riga squad in the future.

 

Anze Miklavz - RW - 245 TPE - 15th Overall
Another motivated player who had a stellar offensive season with the struggling Mexico City Kings. Miklavz might even be able to make the jump to the VHL if they impress the Riga GM during training camp. They might have a lower role in the beginning but has a wicked upside and could be a top 6 forward in the future.

 

Tobias Reinhart - G - 148 TPE - 32nd Overall
The first goalie of the draft for the Riga squad. With Harvey getting older the search for the next starter is starting to begin. An outstanding VHLM goalie stats caught the attention of the Riga squad. If Reinhart can match those numbers in the VHL they will be unstoppable.

 

Pippo Coca - C - 128 TPE - 45th Overall
A quieter center in the VHLM who has flown under the radar to have Riga snag them. Coca has a long way to go if they want to make the VHL squad but has the tools to do so after being drafted.

 

Ron Gorgonzola - D - 93 TPE - 53rd Overall
Even though the stats aren't incredible, Gorgonzola has shown they have room to improve. The VHLM will be a great place for them to grow and get into an unbelievable defensive game.

 

Johnny Macintosh - LW - 85 TPE - 55th Overall
Not much to say but they had a taste of VHLM playoffs with the San Diego Marlins squad and will be hungry for more in the upcoming season. Has a lot of upside and will take some time before hitting the VHL squad.

 

Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu - D - 98 TPE - 56th Overall
The final Riga pick in the draft is the biggest project in terms of growth. They only had a handful of games in the VHLM so they will have a lot more time to grow next season. Has some playoff experience as well so they will hopefully have some motivation going into the next season.