Christián Jaroš

Christián Jaroš (born 2 April 1996) is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Jaros was drafted 139th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Senators.

Playing career
Jaros made his Swedish Hockey League debut playing with Luleå HF during the 2014–15 SHL season.

On 30 May 2017, Jaroš was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Ottawa Senators. He made his NHL debut on 10 October 2017 against Vancouver Canucks but spent the rest of the season with their American Hockey League team, the Belleville Senators.

Despite beginning the 2018–19 season in the American Hockey League, Jaroš was recalled to the NHL and he scored his first career NHL goal on 21 November 2018 in a 6–4 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Personal life
Jaroš is a cousin of Erik Černák, who plays in the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.