Adam Jiříček (born 28 June 2006) is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman for the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was drafted 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2024 NHL entry draft.[1]
| Adam Jiříček | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
28 June 2006 Plzeň, Czech Republic | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
St. Louis Blues Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) Škoda Plzeň | ||
| NHL draft |
16th overall, 2024 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
Playing career
editJiříček split the 2022–23 season between the under-20 and Czech Extraliga (ELH) levels for Škoda Plzeň, recording 12 goals and 29 points in 41 under-20 games, and two assists in 12 Extraliga games. He was assigned to the under-17 team for the playoffs, recording a goal and 13 points in 8 playoff games. At the conclusion of the year, he was drafted 19th overall in the 2023 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft by the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL),[2] but elected to remain in Europe.
In December of his draft year, the 2023–24 season, Jiříček suffered a season-ending knee injury during an international competition. In 19 Extraliga games, he recorded one assist.[3] His lackluster point production in the Extraliga and uncertainty related to his injury tempered expectations for Jiříček, and the consensus entering the draft was that he would be picked in the late first round.[4] During the 2024 NHL entry draft, Jiříček was selected 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues.[5] He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the club on 2 July.[6]
On 29 October 2024, Jiříček was assigned to the Bulldogs for the remainder of the 2024–25 OHL season. He reunited with fellow defenceman Tomáš Hamara, who Jiříček played with during the 2024 World Junior Championships.[7]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Czech Republic
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| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
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2024 Sweden | |
| Hlinka Gretzky Cup | ||
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2023 Czechia/Slovakia | |
As an alternate captain representing the Czech Republic under-18 at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, Jiříček recorded a goal and an assist in six games.[2]
Jiříček won a silver medal at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.[8]
Jiříček was a member of the bronze medal-winning Czech Republic junior team at the 2024 World Junior Championships. He suffered a knee injury in the opening match against Slovakia junior team, for which he underwent surgery and was replaced by Adam Židlický.[9]
Personal life
editJiříček is the younger brother of NHL defenceman David Jiříček.[10]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | Škoda Plzeň | Czech U20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Škoda Plzeň | Czech U20 | 41 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Škoda Plzeň | ELH | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Škoda Plzeň | Czech U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Škoda Plzeň | ELH | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| ELH totals | 31 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Czech Republic | U17 | 7th | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2023 | Czech Republic | U18 | 7th | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2023 | Czech Republic | HG18 | 
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5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2024 | Czech Republic | WJC | 
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 17 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | ||||
References
edit- ^ Wheeler, Scott. "2024 NHL Draft ranking: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler's preseason top 32". The Athletic. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Bulldogs Select Pair of Czech Defenders in CHL Import Draft". chl.ca. Brantford Bulldogs. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Morreale, Mike G. (12 January 2024). "2024 Draft: Celebrini tops Central Scouting midterm rankings". NHL.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Poláček, Daniel (7 February 2024). ""Jeho akcie utrpěly obří ránu." Největší český talent pro draft NHL se propadá". aktualne.cz (in Czech). Economia. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Larkin, Matt (28 June 2024). "St. Louis Blues select defenseman Adam Jiricek No. 16 overall in 2024 NHL Draft". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Jiricek signs 3-year entry level contract". St.Louis Blues. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "ADAM JIRICEK RE-ASSIGNED TO BRANTFORD BULLDOGS". Brantford Bulldogs. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian. "2024 NHL Draft rankings: Two-horse race forming at the top". MSN. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "The season is over for Jiříček, the hockey defender has to undergo surgery after an injury at the World Cup". irozhlas. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Potts, Andy (26 April 2023). "Adam inspired by brother's progress". IIHF.com. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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