Samuel Kňažko

Samuel Kňažko (born 7 August 2002) is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career
Kňažko was selected 78th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

After his selection by the Blue Jackets, Kňažko was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with Blue Jackets on June 9, 2021.

International play
Kňažko served as Slovakia's captain in the 2021 and 2022 editions of the IIHF World Junior Championship.

He was selected to make his full IIHF international debut, participating for Slovakia in the 2021 IIHF World Championship.

Kňažko was selected for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.