The Red Deer Rebels have selected Czech defenceman Vojtech Port with the 49th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 CHL Import Draft.

The 2005-born blue liner recorded 22 points (3 goals, 19 assists) in 19 games with HC Sparta Praha U17 during the 2021-22 season. He also suited up for three games with HC Sparta Praha U20.

Port, who turns 17 in August, also played nine games for Czechia’s National Under-17 team last season.

VOJTECH PORT

Position: Defence

DOB: August 3, 2005

Hometown: Jihlava, Czechia

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 175 lbs.

Shoots: Right

HC Sparta Praha U17

2021-22: 19 GP, 3 G, 19 A, 22 P, 4 PIM