Adam Jiříček

Adam Jiříček
Born	(2006-06-28) 28 June 2006 (age 18) 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

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]

Playing career

Jiříček 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

Medal record
Representing  Czech Republic
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2024 Sweden
	2025 Canada
Hlinka Gretzky Cup
	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

Jiříček is the younger brother of Minnesota Wild defenceman David Jiříček.[10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				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

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
2025	Czech Republic	WJC			7	0	5	5	0
Junior totals					24	1	10	11	12

References

1. Wheeler, Scott. "2024 NHL Draft ranking: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler's preseason top 32". The Athletic. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
2. "Bulldogs Select Pair of Czech Defenders in CHL Import Draft". chl.ca. Brantford Bulldogs. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
3. Morreale, Mike G. (12 January 2024). "2024 Draft: Celebrini tops Central Scouting midterm rankings". NHL.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. "Jiricek signs 3-year entry level contract". St.Louis Blues. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
7. "ADAM JIRICEK RE-ASSIGNED TO BRANTFORD BULLDOGS". Brantford Bulldogs. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
8. Kennedy, Ian. "2024 NHL Draft rankings: Two-horse race forming at the top". MSN. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
9. "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.
10. Potts, Andy (26 April 2023). "Adam inspired by brother's progress". IIHF.com. Retrieved 17 October 2023.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Theo Lindstein	St. Louis Blues first round draft pick 2024	Succeeded by Incumbent