Peterborough Petes left winger Matyas Svoboda’s time with the team has come to an end.
The Czech-born forward wanted a larger role with the team, but that role isn’t available.
“Matyas would like the opportunity to play a bit more than what he has played here with us,” said Mike Oke, Petes General Manager, “it’s best for him to go elsewhere for a greater opportunity to continue his development there.”
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The Petes were unable to deal Svoboda at the trade deadline on Wednesday.
“Each team is only limited to two import players. It didn’t appear there would be a fit here within the Ontario Hockey League,” added Oke.
According to Oke, the Petes will try to find a destination for Svoboda to continue his playing career, outside of the OHL.
Svoboda was taken by the Petes in the first round of the 2016 CHL Import Draft.
Svoboda has 2 goals and 2 assists in 34 games this season.
In 96 career games with the Petes, he has 10 goals and 7 assists for 17 points.
The Petes will host the Guelph Storm on Thursday.