17
Filip
Hronek
(FIHL-ihp H'ROH-nehk)
Position:
Defence
Shoots:
Right
Height:
6'0
Weight:
190 lbs
Birthplace:
Hradec Klálové, CZE
Born:
1997-11-02
Drafted:
The Detroit Red Wings second round selection, 53rd overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft
Acquired:
From the Detroit Red Wings with a 2023 fourth round pick in exchange for a 2023 conditional first round pick and a 2023 second round pick on March 1, 2023
Career Highlights
- Made his professional debut at age 17 with Mountfield HK (Czech Extraliga) during the 2014-15 season
- Participated in the 2015 U18 World Championships (Czechia)
- Represented Czechia in the 2016 and 2017 World Junior Hockey Championships
- Drafted 53rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft
- Won the Calder Cup with the Grand Rapids Griffins during the 2016-17 season
- Named to the AHL All-Rookie Team for the 2017-18 AHL season
- Made his NHL debut on Oct. 4, 2018
- Named to the 2019 World Championships All-Star Team
- Named the Best Defenceman at the 2019 World Championships
- Won a Bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships
- Played 200th Career NHL Game on Jan. 8, 2022 at Los Angeles Kings
- Earned 100th Career NHL Assist on Nov. 21, 2022 at Chicago Blackhawks
- Played 300th Career NHL Game on Feb. 18, 2023 at Seattle Kraken