Adam Jiříček
Born (2006-06-28) 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
Czech Extraliga 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

Jiříček won a silver medal at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.[3]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Czech Republic
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2024 Sweden

Jiříček was a member of the bronze medal winning Team Czechia at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, however, he was injured in the opening match against Team Slovakia, underwent knee surgery and was replaced by Adam Židlický.[4]

Personal life

Jiříček is the younger brother of NHL defenseman David Jiříček.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Cushman, Kyle. "An early look at 11 prospects destined for the 2024 NHL Draft". The Score. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  2. ↑ Wheeler, Scott. "2024 NHL Draft ranking: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler's preseason top 32". The Athletic. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  3. ↑ Kennedy, Ian. "2024 NHL Draft rankings: Two-horse race forming at the top". MSN. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "The season is over for Jiříček, the hockey defender has to undergo surgery after an injury at the World Cup". irozhlas. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Potts, Andy (26 April 2023). "Adam inspired by brother's progress". IIHF.com. Retrieved 17 October 2023.


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