David Jiříček born November 28, 2003 is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets as the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Jiříček has represented the Czech Republic internationally, earning a bronze medal at the 2022 IIHF World Championship and a silver medal with the junior national team at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.
David Jiricek Biography 2025
Jiříček made his professional debut with HC Škoda Plzeň during the 2019–20 season, appearing in four games. In the following 2020–21 season, his first full year with Plzeň, he registered three goals and six assists in 34 games. His strong performance earned him the Czech Extraliga Rookie of the Year award. He was drafted 54th overall by the Spokane Chiefs in the 2020 CHL Import Draft. Jiříček’s 2021–22 season was limited to 29 games due to a knee injury he sustained at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
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David Jiricek Biography Details
Born
28 November 2003 (age 21)
Klatovy, Czech Republic
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position
Defence
Shoots
Right
NHL team
Former teams
Minnesota Wild
Columbus Blue Jackets
National team
Czech Republic
NHL draft
6th overall, 2022
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career
2019–present
David Jiricek Early Life
David Jiříček is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL. He was born on November 28, 2003, in Klatovy, Czechia, and stands 1.9 meters tall. Drafted 6th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, he weighs 190 pounds. Jiříček represents the Czech Republic internationally, earning a bronze medal at the 2022 IIHF World Championship. He plays as a defenceman and has established himself as a rising talent in the hockey world.
David Jiříček Bio
Detail
Information
Full Name
David Jiříček
Date of Birth
November 28, 2003
Place of Birth
Klatovy, Czech Republic
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
190 lb (86 kg)
Position
Defense
NHL Draft
6th overall, 2022
Drafted By
Columbus Blue Jackets
Current Team
Minnesota Wild
Former Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
David Jiříček Career Timeline
Period
Team
League
Games Played (GP)
Goals (G)
Assists (A)
Points (Pts)
2019-20
HC Škoda Plzeň
ELH
4
0
0
0
2020-21
HC Škoda Plzeň
ELH
34
3
6
9
2021-22
HC Škoda Plzeň
ELH
29
5
6
11
2022-23
Cleveland Monsters
AHL
55
6
32
38
2022-23
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL
4
0
0
0
2023-24
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL
43
1
9
10
2023-24
Cleveland Monsters
AHL
29
7
12
19
2025-25
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL
6
0
1
1
David Jiříček International Career
Event
Year
Team
Result
Games Played
Goals
Assists
Points
World Junior Championships
2021
Czech Republic
7th place
5
1
1
2
World Championship
2022
Czech Republic
Bronze medal
5
1
1
2
World Junior Championships
2022
Czech Republic
4th place
7
0
3
3
World Junior Championships
2023
Czech Republic
Silver medal
7
3
4
7
Awards and Honors
Award
Year
Details
AHL Rookie of the Month
2022 (December)
Named for December 2022
AHL All-Star Game
2023
Selected to represent AHL
Czech Extraliga Rookie of the Year
2021
Recognized for standout rookie season
World Junior Championship Best Defenceman
2023
Awarded by IIHF at the 2023 World Juniors
World Junior Championship Media All-Star Team
2023
Named to All-Star Team in 2023 World Juniors
David Jiříček First NHL Goal
Date
Opponent
Result
Score
October 14, 2023
New York Rangers
Columbus Blue Jackets won
5–3
Trade to Minnesota Wild
Date
From Team
To Team
Trade Details
November 30, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets
Minnesota Wild
Traded for Daemon Hunt and 4 draft picks
Injury History
Year
Injury
Impact
Games Missed
2022
Knee injury (World Juniors)
Missed World Junior Championship games
Several games
Impact on Czech National Team
Event
Year
Medal
Games Played
Goals
Assists
Points
IIHF World Championship
2022
Bronze
5
1
1
2
IIHF World Junior Championship
2023
Silver
7
3
4
7
David Jiříček AHL Performance
Season
Team
Games Played
Goals
Assists
Points
2022-23
Cleveland Monsters
55
6
32
38
2023-24
Cleveland Monsters
29
7
12
19
David Jiříček NHL Career Stats
Season
Team
Games Played (GP)
Goals (G)
Assists (A)
Points (Pts)
2022-23
Columbus Blue Jackets
4
0
0
0
2023-24
Columbus Blue Jackets
43
1
9
10
2025-25
Columbus Blue Jackets
6
0
1
1
David Jiříček Extraliga Stats
Season
Team
Games Played (GP)
Goals (G)
Assists (A)
Points (Pts)
2019-20
HC Škoda Plzeň
4
0
0
0
2020-21
HC Škoda Plzeň
34
3
6
9
2021-22
HC Škoda Plzeň
29
5
6
11
David Jiříček Personal Life
Fact
Detail
Sibling
Younger brother, Adam Jiříček, drafted 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2025 NHL draft
David Jiříček Net Worth
David Jiříček is estimated net worth is US $1,715,266.
David Jiříček Summary
David Jiříček has proven to be a promising defenceman with his strong performances both in domestic leagues and international tournaments. With a successful NHL career ahead, his achievements, including his trade to the Minnesota Wild, showcase his growing reputation as a top-tier defensive talent. His leadership in international competitions and his impact in North American leagues further underline his bright future in professional hockey.
