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Koffer invited to Czech Republic Karjala Cup selection camp

Prince George Cougars forward Filip Koffer has been named to the Czech Republic’s selection camp roster ahead of the upcoming Karjala Cup.

It’s an annual tournament between the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, and Sweden running from November 5th-8th in Helsinki, Finland.

Koffer is one of 21 forwards named to the substitute list for the Czech camp, which runs a few days earlier (November 3rd and 4th).

The Cougars’ winger is currently playing for HC Stadion Litomerice in the Czech2 League, and he has posted three points (1g, 2a) in six games.

Koffer was the Cougars top rookie scorer with 24 points (9g-15a) in 59 regular-season games last season.

The Czech winger won a bronze medal at the 2018 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in Edmonton.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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