Jan Bednar

Player Information

Jan Bednář is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Ässät in the Finnish Liiga. Born on August 26, 2002, in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, he was drafted 107th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Bednář's professional career began in 2018 when he made his debut for HC Karlovy Vary, gaining recognition as the youngest goaltender in the club's history. Over his career, he has played for various teams including the Grand Rapids Griffins and Toledo Walleye in North America, and represented his country in international tournaments.

Birthdate:

26 August 2002

Full Name:

Jan Bednář

Birthplace:

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Nationality:

Czech Republic

Gender:

Male

Height (cm):

193

Weight (kg):

Career Started:

2018

Contract:

Contract Year 2025 to 2026

Draft Year:

2020

Drafted By:

Detroit Red Wings

Previous Teams:

HC Karlovy Vary (From 2018, To 2023), HC Banik Sokolov (From 2018, To 2023), Grand Rapids Griffins (From 2023, To 2025), Toledo Walleye (From 2023, To 2024)

Player Active:

From - 2018, To - Present