Hofer, 18, has split this season between the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Swift Current Broncos and Portland Winterhawks. In 30 games with the Broncos, the 6-foot-3, 161-pound goaltender posted a 6-21-1 record along with a .904 save percentage. With the Winterhawks, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native has gone 9-8-0 with a 3.18 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage in 18 appearances.
Hofer began his junior career with Swift Current in 2017-18, collecting an 8-3-1 record, a 2.61 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage while helping the Broncos capture the WHL Championship.