Nico Hischier
Player Information
Nico Hischier (born 4 January 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey player who is a centre and captain for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hischier made his professional debut in his native Switzerland in 2015, spending time both in the top-tier National League A (NLA) and the second-tier National League B. He moved to North America for the 2016–17 season to play major junior hockey for the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in hopes of furthering his hockey career; in his first season in the QMJHL, he was named rookie of the year, along with the award for best rookie in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). Regarded as a strong two-way forward and a top prospect for the 2017 NHL entry draft, Hischier was selected first overall by the Devils, the first time a Swiss player was selected first overall, and made his NHL debut in 2017.
Birthdate:
4 January 1999
Full Name:
Nico Hischier
Birthplace:
Brig, Switzerland
Nationality:
Switzerland
Gender:
Male
Height (cm):
185
Weight (kg):
91
Career Started:
2015
Current Team:
Draft Year:
2017
Drafted By:
New Jersey Devils
Previous Teams:
SC Bern
Player Active:
From - 2015, To - Present
