Ice hockey – former NHL draft pick now at Capitals

Edinburgh Capitals have confirmed the signing of former Detroit Red Wings draft pick Marek Tvrdon.

The Slovakian forward can play on either wing and has played in the tough ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) in North America for Wings affiliate Tolledo Walleye.

He has also iced in the AHL (American Hockey League) for Grand Rapids Griffins.

Last season he split is time between the Indy Fuel in the ECHL before moving home last December to end his season playing 24 games for HK Nitra.

Tvrdon said: “I’m coming over to give the club and its fans everything I can to ensure success this season.”