| Joachim Blichfeld | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 17 July 1998, Frederikshavn, Denmark |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
| Position | Right wing |
| Shoots | Right |
| NHL team F. teams |
San Jose Sharks Frederikshavn White Hawks |
| NHL Draft | 210th overall, 2016 San Jose Sharks |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
Joachim Blichfeld (born 17 July 1998) is a Danish professional ice hockey forward for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Sharks in the seventh round, 210th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1]
Playing career[]
Following two seasons in the Malmö Redhawks organization, Blichfeld was selected in the seventh round (210th overall) by the San Jose Sharks in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[2] He joined the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League for the 2016–17 campaign, where he recorded 28 goals and 30 assists in 58 games. On 28 December 2017, the Sharks signed Blichfeld to a three-year, entry-level contract.[3]
Blichfeld led the WHL in scoring with 114 points in 68 games during the 2018–19 season, earning the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as "player of the year."[4]
Blichfeld joined the Sharks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, to begin the 2019–20 season. On 12 December 2019, the Sharks recalled him.[5] He made his NHL debut that night in a 6–3 loss to the New York Rangers.[6] Blichfeld finished the season with three scoreless appearances for the Sharks. He also had 32 points in 44 games for the Barracuda and was named to the AHL All-Star Classic.[7]
With the 2020–21 season delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sharks loaned Blichfeld to his hometown Frederikshavn White Hawks of the Metal Ligaen on 27 October 2020.[8] He scored 12 points in as many games before returning to San Jose for the team's training camp. On 3 March 2021, Blichfeld delivered an illegal check to the head of Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon. He was removed from the contest and was given a two-game suspension the following day.[9] He scored his first NHL goal on 24 April 2021, in a 3–6 loss to the Minnesota Wild.[10]
Career statistics[]
Regular season and playoffs[]
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2014–15 | Malmö Redhawks J20 | J20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2015–16 | Malmö Redhawks J20 | J20 | 45 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | Portland Winterhawks | WHL | 63 | 28 | 30 | 58 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | ||
| 2017–18 | Portland Winterhawks | WHL | 56 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 51 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 2017–18 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | Portland Winterhawks | WHL | 68 | 53 | 61 | 114 | 70 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 44 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Frederikshavn White Hawks | DEN | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 25 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International[]
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Denmark | WJC18-D1 | 11th | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | Denmark | WJC18 | 10th | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2017 | Denmark | WJC | 5th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | Denmark | WJC | 9th | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Junior totals | 22 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 6 | ||||
Awards and honors[]
| Awards | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| WHL | ||
| Four Broncos Memorial Trophy | 2018–19 | [11] |
| Bob Clarke Trophy | 2018–19 | |
| AHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2020 | [12] |
References[]
- ↑ Sharks' Joachim Blichfeld: Earns first NHL call-up. Retrieved on 13 December 2019.
- ↑ Sharks Conclude 2016 NHL Draft with Five Selections.
- ↑ Sharks Sign Forward Joachim Blichfeld.
- ↑ Joachim Blichfeld Named WHL's Player of the Year.
- ↑ Sharks Recall Forward Joachim Blichfeld from San Jose Barracuda.
- ↑ Joachim Blichfeld Makes NHL Debut.
- ↑ Rosters announced for 2020 AHL All-Star Classic.
- ↑ PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Blichfeld på lejeaftale.
- ↑ San Jose Sharks' Joachim Blichfeld suspended 2 games for hit on Nathan MacKinnon. ESPN.
- ↑ Wild defeat Sharks, clinch playoff berth with seventh straight win. National Hockey League.
- ↑ Joachim Blichfeld Named WHL's Player of the Year. National Hockey League. Retrieved on 13 December 2019.
- ↑ Bracco, Liljegren added to All-Star roster. American Hockey League (26 January 2020). Retrieved on 1 February 2020.
External links[]
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or ESPN.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database