Hyka made his NHL debut against the Anaheim Ducks on February 19 and scored his first career goal against Vancouver on February 23. He has appeared in 35 games for the Wolves this season and has recorded 34 points (13 G, 21 A) to go with two penalty minutes. During the preseason with the Golden Knights, Hyka appeared in five of the seven games and ranked tied for fourth in the NHL with four goals. He finished the exhibition schedule with five points (4G, 1A). Hyka was signed to an entry-level contract by the Golden Knights on June 1, 2017.
Tomas Hyka, Forward
Birthplace: Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 174 lbs.
Age: 24
Shoots: Right
Draft: Selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2012
NHL Entry Draft
Notes:
-Made NHL career debut against Anaheim on Feb. 19 and scored first career goal against Vancouver on Feb. 23
-Has recorded 34 points (13 G, 21 A) in 35 games with the AHL's Chicago Wolves during the 2017-18 season
-Skated in 48 regular season games during the 2016-17 season and led Mlada Boleslav (Czech Extraliga) in goals (17), assists (21) and points (38)
-Recorded 79 points (37 G, 42 A) in 130 career regular season games with Mlada Boleslav and 12 points (9 G, 3 A) in 24 postseason games
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