Washington Capitals sign 2024 sixth-round pick Petr Sikora to three-year, entry-level contract
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Washington Capitals sign 2024 sixth-round pick Petr Sikora to three-year, entry-level contract
"The Washington Capitals have signed forward Petr Sikora to a three-year entry-level contract. Sikora's contract will carry an average annual value of $995,000. The Capitals selected Sikora in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft."
"Sikora has played the last three seasons in the Czech Extraliga for HC Ocelari Trinec. He recorded a career high 15 points (7g, 8a) in 34 games for the club during the 2024-25 season. This past year, he notched nine points (3g, 6a) in 24 games."
"Sikora has also starred at the past two World Junior Championship tournaments, winning bronze in 2025 and silver this year. He was Czechia's captain at the 2026 tournament and recorded 9 points (2g, 7a) in 7 games."
The Washington Capitals signed 20-year-old forward Petr Sikora to a three-year entry-level contract with an average annual value of $995,000. Sikora was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. The Czech forward has played three seasons in the Czech Extraliga for HC Ocelari Trinec, recording 15 points in 34 games during the 2024-25 season. He has attended two Capitals development camps and represented Czechia at two World Junior Championship tournaments, earning bronze in 2025 and silver in 2026 while serving as captain. Sikora is expected to begin his North American career with the AHL's Hershey Bears.
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