Sapovaliv is in his second season playing with the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL and currently stands third on his team in scoring with 30 points (11 G, 19 A) in 30 contests. Last year in Saginaw, the forward appeared in each of the club's 68 games, posting 52 points (18 G, 34 A), and was named a finalist to the OHL's 2021-22 All-Rookie Team.
Sapovaliv has also competed internationally and is currently representing his country, Czechia, at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championships along with fellow Vegas prospect Jakub Brabenec. The Golden Knights selected Sapovaliv with their first pick (48th overall) in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Matyas Sapovaliv, Forward
Birthplace: Kladno, Czech Republic
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs.
Age: 18
Shoots: Left
Notes:
-Has recorded 30 points (11 G, 19 A) in 30 contests this season with the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL
-Finished the 2021-22 campaign as a finalist for the OHL's All-Rookie Team after skating in each of Saginaw's 68 games and collecting 52 points (18 G, 34 A)
-Currently representing Czechia at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championships
-Drafted by the Golden Knights in the second round (48th overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft
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