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Winnipeg Jets prospect Markus Loponen heading to the Victoria Royals for upcoming season

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Finnish prospect Markus Loponen was drafted by Winnipeg in the 5th round back on June 29th and less than a week later he was selected by the Victoria Royals of the WHL in the CHL Import Draft.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

He had been scheduled to play in Finland this season with Karpat but as per Lassi Alanen (Director of European Scouting for Elite Prospects):

“Kärpät announces the team has terminated their contract with Markus Loponen (WPG) following a request from the player, and that Loponen will be heading to the CHL for the upcoming season.”

Interesting development as Winnipeg will now have him a little closer to Manitoba as they watch the 18-year old forward develop next season.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.