Adam Werner

Adam Werner
Born (1997-05-02) May 2, 1997
Mariestad, Sweden
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
SHL team Färjestad BK
NHL Draft 131st overall, 2016
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2014–present

Adam Werner (born May 2, 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing under contract with Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Werner was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche 131st overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Playing career

Werner first played as youth with hometown club, Mariestad BoIS HC, up to the Under-18 level. On 6 June 2013, having shown early potential in using his size to compliment his style, Werner was signed under the eye of goaltending scout Erik Granqvist by SHL club Färjestad BK to continue his development at the U18 and J20 SuperElit leagues.[2]

In his first season within Färjestad BK in 2013–14, Werner lead the league at the U18 Elite level in goals against average and save percentage. Continuing his growth in the 2014–15 season, on 1 November 2014, having been promoted for the start of the SHL season, Werner made his professional debut as a 17-year old whilst serving in his second game as backup, coming off the bench for 3 minutes in a game against Leksands IF.[3] Werner were returned to become a fixture of the J20 side, appearing in 14 games and earning recognition in joining the Swedish junior program.

In his second year in the J20 SuperElit, Werner improved his statistics from the previous year in 30 games with Färjestad. Unable to add to his SHL experience in the 2015–16 season, he was loaned to Hockeyettan clubs with brief appearances for Köping HC and Forshaga IF.[4] He was also loaned to HockeyAllsvneskan club, IF Björklöven. In making an impression from practicing with the squad, Werner failed to feature in Allsvenskan games before returning to Färjestad.

On April 15, 2016, Werner was signed to a one-year extension with Färjestad to solidify his position as the club's third choice keeper at the age of 19.[5] In order to progress his game, on 19 April 2016, Werner was re-loaned to IF Björklöven for the duration of the 2016–17 season.[6] Assuming starting goaltender status with Björklöven, Werner appeared in 25 games in posting 12 wins as the club was unable to progress to the post-season. In the midst of the season, Werner was selected to the national junior team as Sweden's third choice goaltender at the 2017 World Junior Championships.

In continuing his development, Werner agreed to a new two-year contract to remain under contract with Färjestad on March 15, 2017.[7] It was announced that Werner would extend his tenure on loan with Björklöven for the 2017–18 season on March 22, 2017.[8] In resuming with Björklöven, Werner won the starting role and led the league in minutes played through 47 appearances. In a successful season he recorded 26 wins and a 2.34 GAA to help qualify for the playoffs.[9] At the conclusion of the season with Björklöven, Werner traveled to North America and signed an amateur try-out deal with the Avalanche's American Hockey League affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage on March 26, 2018.[10] He made his North American debut in a relief appearance, allowing 2 goals, during a 6-3 defeat to the Cleveland Monsters on April 6, 2018.[11] He made his first start against the same opponent two days later, recording his first win in a 4-3 victory on April 8, 2018.[12] With the conclusion of the regular season ending his try-out deal with the Rampage, Werner finished with 2 wins in 4 games.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T/OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2013–14 Färjestad BK J20 6 4 2 0 362 18 1 2.96 .894 — — — — — — — —
2014–15 Färjestad BK J20 14 8 6 0 834 41 1 2.95 .905 6 3 3 357 20 0 3.36 .899
2014–15 Färjestad BK SHL 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.00 .000 — — — — — — — —
2015–16 Färjestad BK J20 17 13 4 0 1033 38 3 2.21 .916 5 2 3 306 13 1 2.55 .924
2015–16 Köping HC Div.1 1 0 0 1 65 2 0 1.85 .944 — — — — — — — —
2015–16 Forshaga IF Div.1 2 1 1 0 119 5 0 2.53 .914 — — — — — — — —
2016–17 IF Björklöven Allsv 25 12 13 0 1471 73 2 2.98 .892 — — — — — — — —
2017–18 IF Björklöven Allsv 47 26 21 0 2794 109 3 2.34 .914 5 4 1 — — — 2.38 .902
2017–18 San Antonio Rampage AHL 4 2 1 0 215 12 0 3.35 .880 — — — — — — — —
SHL totals 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.00 .000 — — — — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2013 Sweden IH18 7th 1 0 0 0 — 0 0 0.00 1.000
2014 Sweden IH18 4th 2 1 1 0 — — 0 3.39 .865
Junior totals 3 1 1 0 — — 0 — —

References

  1. ↑ "Avalanche pick Goalie Werner 131st overall". Colorado Avalanche. 2016-06-24. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
  2. ↑ "Farjestad annonuced J20 squad and additions" (in Swedish). hockeymagasinet.com. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
  3. ↑ "Werner makes SHL debut with Färjestad BK" (in Swedish). Färjestad BK. 2014-11-01. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
  4. ↑ "NHL Draft: Asplund goes in second round" (in Swedish). Färjestad BK. 2016-06-24. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
  5. ↑ Färjestad BK (2016-04-15). "Farjestad re-sign Goaltender Adam Werner". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  6. ↑ "Werner ready for Björklöven" (in Swedish). IF Björklöven. 2016-04-19. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
  7. ↑ "Goalkeeper extends with Färjestad" (in Swedish). Färjestad BK. 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  8. ↑ "Werner ready for Bjorkloven" (in Swedish). IF Björklöven. 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  9. ↑ "Adam Werner to AHL" (in Swedish). mariestadstidningen.se. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  10. ↑ "Rampage sign Goaltender Adam Werner to ATO". San Antonio Rampage. 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  11. ↑ "San Antonio falls to Cleveland 6-3". San Antonio Rampage. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  12. ↑ "Rampage score in final minute to defeat Monsters 4-3". San Antonio Rampage. 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
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