David Jiricek is a Czech defenceman playing for the Iowa Wild in the AHL, under contract with the Minnesota Wild in the NHL. He was drafted sixth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022 and made his NHL debut later that year. Before joining the NHL, he played in the Czech Tipsport Extraliga, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2020-21 with 34 games for Plzen.
Jiricek was traded to the Minnesota Wild on November 30, 2024, in exchange for Daemon Hunt and four draft picks. Despite a knee injury during the 2022 World Juniors, he returned to the Czech league and also helped Czechia secure bronze at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.
David Jiricek family origin
According to NHL, David Jiricek's family is from Czechia (formerly the Czech Republic). He was born in Klatovy, a town in the western part of the country. His parents, Libor and Lenka Jiricek, are from this region.
Who are David Jiricek’s parents?
David Jiricek's parents are Libor and Lenka Jiricek, who live in Klatovy, Czech Republic. After David scored his first NHL goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets, he mentioned that the puck would likely be sent to his parents as a memento.
According to the official website of the NHL, his father was the one who introduced David and his brother, Adam, to hockey, with their house in Klatovy, Czech Republic, becoming their battle arena. The family home became a place of intense games, with David and Adam often playing hockey indoors, much to their mother's frustration as they broke furniture.
David Jiricek’s siblings
According to NHL, David Jiricek's brother is Adam Jiricek, born on June 28, 2006, in Plzen, Czechia. David mentioned, in an interview with NHL in June 2024, that he and his brother are very close, staying in regular contact.
According to eliteprospects, Adam is a defenseman who plays for the Brantford Bulldogs in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the 2024-25 season. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft with the 16th overall pick. Adam has been playing at various youth levels in Czechia, including with HC Plzeň and representing Czechia in international junior tournaments.
FAQs on David Jiricek's family
A. David Jiricek is 21 years old, as of January 2025.
A. David Jiricek was born on November 28, 2003.
A. David Jiricek plays as a defenseman.
A. David Jiricek is 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) tall.
A. David Jiricek weighs 204 lbs (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb).
