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Jiří Kulich (born 14 April 2004) is a Czech professional ice hockey centre for the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 28th overall by the Sabres in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Jiří Kulich
Born (2004-04-14) 14 April 2004 (age 18)
Kadaň, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Buffalo Sabres
Rochester Americans (AHL)
HC Energie Karlovy Vary
NHL Draft 28th overall, 2022
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2020present

Playing career


Kulich made his professional debut for HC Energie Karlovy Vary in the Czech Extraliga during the 2020–21 season where he appeared in eight games.[1][2] During the 2021–22 season he recorded nine goals and five assists in 49 games. He was drafted in the first-round, 28th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

On 15 July 2022, Kulich embarked on his North American career after he was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres.[4]


International play


Kulich represented the Czech Republic at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships where he appeared in four games.[5] He again represented Czech Republic at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships where he served as captain. He led the tournament in goals with nine and was subsequently named tournament MVP.[6] He will represent the Czech Republic at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[7]


Career statistics



Regular season and playoffs


Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 Pirati Chomutov Czech.20 5 3 2 5 0
2020–21 HC Energie Karlovy Vary ELH 8 0 0 0 0
2020–21 SK Trhači Kadaň Czech.1 10 3 0 3 2
2021–22 HC Energie Karlovy Vary ELH 49 9 5 14 4 3 0 1 1 2
2021–22 HC Karlovy Vary Czech.20 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 1 5 0
ELH totals 57 9 5 14 4 3 0 1 1 2

International


Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 Czech Republic U18 7th 4 0 0 0 0
2021 Czech Republic HG18 6th 4 3 1 4 2
2022 Czech Republic U18 4th 6 9 2 11 2
2022 Czech Republic WJC 4th 7 2 6 8 0
Junior totals 21 14 9 23 4

References


  1. "Scouting Report: Jiří Kulich". smahtscouting.com. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  2. ""Vždycky to byl můj sen," líčí Jiří Kulich po debutu mezi chlapy". piratichomutov.cz (in Czech). 11 October 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  3. Ryndak, Chris (7 July 2022). "Sabres take Kulich 28th overall at 2022 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  4. "Sabres sign first-round picks Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich and Noah Ostlund". Buffalo Sabres. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  5. Robinson, Cam (23 April 2021). "Meet the Team: Czechia's Under-18 World Hockey Championship Roster". eprinkside.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  6. Hriciik, Madison (7 July 2022). "Five things to know about Sabres' No. 28 pick Jiri Kulich". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  7. Kimelman, Adam (25 December 2021). "2022 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.


Awards and achievements
Preceded by Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick
2022
Succeeded by
Incumbent



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