Elvis Merzlikins
Player Information
Elvis Merzļikins is a Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on 13 April 1994 in Riga, Latvia, he has built a remarkable career in ice hockey. Before joining the NHL, he played for HC Lugano in Switzerland, where he achieved significant success by winning the Jacques Plante Trophy as the league's best goaltender in 2016 and 2018. Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Merzļikins made his NHL debut in 2019 and has since represented Latvia in various international competitions, showcasing his skills on the global stage.
Birthdate:
13 April 1994
Full Name:
Elvis Merzļikins
Birthplace:
Riga, Latvia
Nationality:
Latvia
Gender:
Male
Height (cm):
191
Weight (kg):
82
Career Started:
2013
Current Team:
Contract:
Contract Year 2021 to 2026, Salary $27,000,000 USD
Draft Year:
2014
Drafted By:
Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous Teams:
HC Lugano (From 2009, To 2019)
Player Active:
From - 2013, To - Present
