Hovorka's Big Year 2 Leap Lands NHL Debut
Mikulas Hovorka takes a massive stride in his second AHL season with the Charlotte Checkers, posting 10 points in 30 games and leading the team in plus/minus before Florida recalls him to fill in for injured Ekblad and Bjornfot. The 6-foot-6 Czech blueliner steps into the NHL spotlight against Tampa Bay, bringing pro experience from the Extraliga that coach Maurice praises for helping him read the league's speed.
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