Adam Jiříček
| 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 | ||
| ELH team | HC Plzeň | ||
| NHL draft | Eligible 2024 | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
Adam Jiříček (born 28 June 2006) is a Czech ice hockey defenceman for the HC Plzeň of the Czech Extraliga.[1] He is considered one of the top defensemen in his age group, and a likely first round pick in the 2024 NHL draft.[2]
Playing career[edit]
Jiříček split the 2022–23 season between the under-20 and Czech Extraliga levels for HC 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,[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
International play[edit]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Czech Republic
| ||
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 |
2024 Sweden | |
| Hlinka Gretzky Cup | ||
 |
2023 Czechia/Slovakia | |
As an alternate captain representing the Czech Republic at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, Jiříček recorded a goal and an assist in six games.[3]
Jiříček won a silver medal at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.[6]
Jiříček was a member of the bronze medal-winning Team Czechia at the 2024 World Junior Championships. He suffered a knee injury in the opening match against Team Slovakia, for which he underwent surgery and was replaced by Adam Židlický.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Jiříček is the younger brother of NHL defenceman David Jiříček.[8]
Career statistics[edit]
Regular season and playoffs[edit]
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | HC Plzeň | Czech U20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | HC Plzeň | Czech U20 | 41 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | HC Plzeň | ELH | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| ELH totals | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
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 | 
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2024 | Czech Republic | WJC | 
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 17 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ Cushman, Kyle (2 October 2023). "An early look at 11 prospects destined for the 2024 NHL Draft". The Score. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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