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Adam Jiricek is a Czech ice hockey defenseman currently playing for HC Plzeň in the Czech Extraliga. Moreover, he is anticipated to be a top defenseman in his age group and a potential first-round pick for the forthcoming 2024 NHL draft. Jiricek also comes from a hockey family, being the younger brother of NHL defenseman David Jiricek.
Talking about his hockey journey, he began with HC Plzen's U17 team and later progressedto the U18 and U20 levels before making it to the main team in the 2022-23 season. During the 2022-23 season, Jiricek tallied 12 goals and 17 assists in 41 under-20 games, along with two assists in 12 Extraliga appearances. He was later drafted 19th overall in the 2023 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft by the Brantford Bulldogs but opted to continue playing in Europe. However, his draft year took an unfortunate turn when he sustained a season-ending knee injury during an international competition in December 2023.
Adam Jiricek's Nationality
Adam Jiricek is a Czech national and has represented Czech Republic in various international hockey competitions, this includes the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where Jiricek contributed a goal and an assist in six games as the alternate captain of the team. Notably, he won a silver medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in 2023 before winning a bronze with the Czech team at the World Junior Championships in 2024.
Adam Jiricek's Hometown
Adam Jiricek hails from Klatovy, a small town 25 miles south of Plzen and began his journey with HC Plzen's U17 and U20 teams, where he showcased his skills on the ice. He further progressed through to the main team in 2024.
Adam Jiricek's Birthplace
Adam Jiricek was born in Klatovy, Plzen, Czech Republic to parents Libor Jiricek and Lenka Jirickova.
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