| Nick Schmaltz | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1996, Madison, WI, USA |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) |
| Position | Centre |
| Shoots | Right |
| NHL team F. teams |
Utah Hockey Club Chicago Blackhawks Arizona Coyotes |
| NHL Draft | 20th overall, 2014 Chicago Blackhawks |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey | ||
Competitor for  USA
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| Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament | ||
| Silver | 2013 Břeclav/Piešťany | |
| Competitor for USA
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| World Junior A Challenge | ||
| Gold | 2013 Yarmouth | |
Nick Schmaltz (born February 23, 1996) is an American ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Utah Hockey Club of the National Hockey League (NHL). Schmaltz was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Schmaltz was born in Madison, Wisconsin, but grew up in Verona, Wisconsin.
Schmaltz was ranked 19th by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau on their final list of the top draft-eligible North American skaters leading into the 2014 NHL Entry Draft[1] and he was projected to be a first round selection.[2] He played junior hockey with the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2012 to 2014,[3] where in his first season he was named to the 2012–13 USHL All- Rookie Team.[4]
International[]
Playing with the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, Schmaltz was named the tournament's most valuable player[5] as led Team USA to capture the gold medal.[6]
Family[]
He is the younger brother of Jordan Schmaltz, a first-round draft choice in 2012 by the St. Louis Blues.[7]
Awards and honors[]
| Honours | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| USHL All-Rookie Team | 2012–13 | [8] |
| World Junior A Challenge Gold Medal | 2013 | [9] |
| World Junior A Challenge Most Valuable Player | 2013 | [10] |
References[]
- ↑ NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings Feature 32 All-American Prospects Game Alums | USA Hockey National
- ↑ Nick Schmaltz Top 30 NHL Draft Prospect
- ↑ 2014 NHL Draft Profile #24: Nick Schmaltz - Last Word On Sports - Last Word On Sports
- ↑ United States Hockey League - USHL Names 2012-13 All-Rookie Team
- ↑ USA wins gold again at World Junior A Challenge; 4-1 win over Russia - Hockey - The Vanguard
- ↑ United States 7 - Switzerland 4
- ↑ Nick Schmaltz aims to follow in brother's footsteps | The Scouting Report
- ↑ Nick Schmaltz | Gamblers Hockey
- ↑ Schmaltz shines at the World Jr. A Challenge | The Scouting Report
- ↑ United States wins gold medal at 2013 World Junior A Challenge
External links[]
- Nick Schmaltz's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
- Nick Schmaltz's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ryan Hartman |
Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick 2014 |
Succeeded by 'TBD' |
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