The Guelph Storm announced a trade that sent forward Simon Belohorsky to the Flint Firebirds, receiving an eighth‑round pick in the 2027 draft and a fifth‑round pick in 2028 in return.
Belohorsky, a native of Liberec, Czechia, arrives in North America after a standout rookie season in the OHL, where he posted nine goals and four assists across 34 games.
A Czech‑born talent on the rise
The Storm originally selected him in the second round of the 2025 CHL Import Draft, recognizing his reputation as one of the top young forwards in Czech junior hockey.
During the 2024‑25 campaign he recorded 25 goals and 17 assists for 42 points in 24 games with Bili Tygri Liberec’s U17 side, and added ten appearances at the U20 level.
Internationally, Belohorsky has worn Czech colours at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the World U17 Hockey Challenge, underscoring his status as a rising star from his homeland.
The trade reflects a strategic move for both clubs, with the Firebirds bolstering their forward depth while the Storm acquire future draft capital to continue building toward long‑term competitiveness.