Justin Janicke

Justin Janicke
Janicke playing with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in February 2024
Born	(2003-06-30) June 30, 2003 (age 21) Maple Grove, Minnesota
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
HE team	University of Notre Dame
NHL draft	195th overall, 2021 Seattle Kraken

Justin Janicke (born June 30, 2003) is an American ice hockey forward for the University of Notre Dame of Hockey East as a prospect to the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the seventh round, 195th overall, by the Kraken in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Playing career

Janicke played bantam hockey in the Minnesota Bantam Elite League (MNBEL) with the Great Plains during the 2017–18 season.[2] He then played hockey at Maple Grove High School during 2018–19. He then joined the Minnesota Blades, an under-16 AAA team, in the same season.

During the 2019–20 season, Janicke joined the United States NTDP of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He managed 37 points through 45 games with the U-17 team.[3] For the 2021–22 season, Janicke joined the University of Notre Dame's hockey team.[4] He was then drafted in the 7th round, 195th overall, by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

International play

Janicke competed in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge in 2019 achieving a silver medal with the USA.[5] The next year, he played with the USA in the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017–18	Great Plains	MNBEL		15	7	3	10	0		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Maple Grove High School	MSHSL		24	19	30	49	26		3	1	4	5	0
2019–20	USNTDP	USHL		31	10	10	20	24		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	USNTDP U-17 Team	USHL		45	17	20	37	34		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	USNTDP U-18 Team	USHL		6	1	0	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	USNTDP	USHL		18	4	6	10	8		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	USNTDP U-17 Team	USHL		1	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	USNTDP U-18 Team	USHL		43	12	16	28	16		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	University of Notre Dame	HE		33	2	8	10	31		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	University of Notre Dame	HE		36	7	7	14	32		—	—	—	—	—
HE totals				69	9	15	24	63		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2019	USA	U17			6	1	4	5	2
2021	USA	U18	5th		5	0	0	0	0
Junior totals					11	1	4	5	2

References

1. "Justin Janicke at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
2. "BEL Alumni". Minnesota Bantam Elite League. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
3. "Dad and Brother Paved the Way for Justin Janicke". www.usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
4. "Justin Janicke To Join Notre Dame Hockey Program". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
5. "Outdoor Rink Helped Stir Justin Janicke's Love of Hockey". www.usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
6. "Commits Fill U.S. U18 Roster - College Hockey, Inc". collegehockeyinc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.