Šimon Katolický, one of the top Czech prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft, is having an impressive first season in Finland.

The 6-foot-4 power forward currently has 43 points (21+22) in 26 games in the Finnish U18 SM-sarja league. He is on a 16-game point streak in league play, recording at least one point in each of those games. Overall, he recorded points in 24 of the 26 games he played.Despite missing a month and a half due to injury, he still ranks in the top 15 in league scoring.

He was the best Czech player at the WHC-17, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him represent the Czechia at the upcoming U18 World Championship.
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