CATS BRING BACK PAIR OF TOP SCORERS FOR 24-25

WYTHEVILLE, VA

8/19/2024

The Blue Ridge Bobcats are proud and excited to announce the re-signings of Forwards Vladislav Vlasov and Jakub Volf ahead of the 2024-2025 season. The pair combined to finish 3rd and 4th respectively on the team in points last season, and each brings their own unique set of skills back to Wytheville.

Vlasov, a 6'0" 190lb sharpshooting winger out of Khimki, Russia completed his rookie season with 36 points (16 goals, 20 assists). Vlasov proved his durability as well, skating in 53 out of the Bobcats 56 regular season contests.

"Vlasov is one of the most competitive players I’ve seen in a long time," said Bobcats Head Coach Vojtech Zemlicka. "Vlady is a speedy forward with a quick and hard shot so when you combine those two abilities together it makes him very dangerous."

Volf, a 6'0" 175lb bruiser out of Pisek, Czech Republic completed his third full season in the FPHL with 31 points (18 goals, 13 assists.) Volf showed his brand of durability and tenacity as well, skating in 48 of 56 regular season contests and accruing 119 penalty minutes. Volf enters his 4th full season in the league with over 120 games played.

"Volf is a true workhorse," said Zemlicka. "He’s a guy who will do anything for the team to win and the type of player that every team needs.”

“He will block 4-5 shots a game and gets under the opponents skin,” Zemlicka continued. “Playing in front and around the net is his strength and that’s why he had his best season in North America this past year."

Additionally, the Bobcats have announced that the following players have chosen to attend training camps with teams in other leagues and have been listed as inactive. The Bobcats hold the rights to these players should they return to the FPHL.

F-Vladislav Vlasov

F-Savva Smirnov 

F-Justin Daly

F-Danny Martin 

D-Filip Hlavac

D-Mathieu Boislard

G-Tyson Brouwer

             You can follow all the Bobcats moves via the "Aschenbach Automotive Group Transaction Tracker" any time by visiting blueridgebobcats.com/24-25-player-tracker. 

Season ticket packages are on-sale for the Bobcats forthcoming second season, and payment plans are available. Existing season ticket holders can now begin selecting their seats from the new 3,650 capacity before construction is completed in September. Season ticket holders enjoy exclusive perks and priority seat selection. "Rivalry 6-pack" and "Dawg Pack" ticket plans are also now on sale. To purchase ticket packages, call 276-335-2100 or visit blueridgebobcats.com/tickets for more information.