Jiricek, 18, recorded five goals and six assists for 11 points with 49 penalty minutes and an "even" plus/minus rating in 29 games with HC Plzen of the Czechia Hockey League in 2021-22. He finished second on the team in penalty minutes and ranked second among club blueliners in goals and third in points.
The Klatovy, Czechia native has tallied 8-12-20 with 85 penalty minutes and a cumulative +14 rating in 67 career outings with HC Plzen (Czechia) from 2019-22. He posted 3-6-9 and 34 penalty minutes in 34 games in 2020-21 and finished fifth on the team in plus/minus rating (+13).
The 6-3, 189-pound defenseman has represented Czechia at several international tournaments. He helped his country capture bronze at the 2022 IIHF World Championships with 1-1-2 in five games. He was named a top three player on his team in the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships with 1-1-2 and two penalty minutes in five games.
Jiricek's complete NHL Draft profile, complete with career statistics can be found
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Mateychuk, who turns 18 on Tuesday, recorded 13 goals and 51 assists for 64 points with 15 penalty minutes, four power play goals and a +20 plus/minus rating in 65 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League in 2021-22. He was named to the WHL (East) First All-Star Team after finishing fifth-T among league defensemen in points and sixth in assists. He also ranked second on the Warriors in assists and third in points.
The 5-10, 194-pound defenseman has totaled 16-59-75, 23 PIM and a cumulative +8 plus/minus rating in 88 career outings with Moose Jaw since making his WHL debut in 2019-20. He collected 2-7-9 in 16 appearances with the club in 2020-21.
The Winnipeg, Manitoba native helped Canada capture gold at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championships.
Mateychuk's complete NHL Draft profile, complete with career statistics can be found
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Rounds 2-7 of the 2022 NHL Draft will be held on Friday, July 8 beginning at 11 a.m. The Blue Jackets hold the following picks on Friday - second round (44th) third round (96th), fourth round (109th) and seventh round (203rd). More information on this event can be obtained by visiting
nhl.com/nhl-draft
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