Joel Hofer
Joel Hofer | |||
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Born |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | June 30, 2000||
Height | 6 ft 10 in (208 cm) | ||
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team |
St. Louis Blues Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) | ||
NHL draft |
107th overall, 2018 St. Louis Blues | ||
Playing career | 2019–present |
Joel Hofer (born July 30, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Blues in the fourth round, 107th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2021 with the Blues.
Playing career
Hofer made his NHL debut on November 5, 2021 against the San Jose Sharks, where he tallied an assist in the 5–3 win. Upon making his debut at the age of 21 years, 97 days, he became the youngest goaltender to win his NHL debut with the Blues.[1]
On May 12, 2022, in the Calder Cup Playoffs, Hofer scored a goal against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
References
- ^ Pinkert, Chris (November 5, 2021). "Hofer gets win, assist in NHL debut". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database