Blumel, Blitx named to USHL Prospects Game

Aaron Vickers2018 Draft Center, USHL

Waterloo Black Hawks forward Matej Blumel and Tri-City Storm defenseman Hugo Blixt have been added to the 2018 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

The Top Prospects Game is set for Jan. 9 in Kearney, NE at the Viaero Center.

Blumel, who has nine points (five goals, four assists) in 26 games this season, replaces Fargo Force forward Jacob Schmidt-Svejstrup on Team West, who will not be able to compete due to injury.

Blixt, is tied for fifth in scoring by USHL defensemen with 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 26 games this season, will replace Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Jacob Semik on Team East, who will not be able to compete due to injury.