Dylan Sikura

Dylan Sikura
Born (1995-06-01) June 1, 1995
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
NHL Draft 178th overall, 2014
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2018–present

Dylan Sikura (born June 1, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays within the Chicago Blackhawks organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Blackhawks in the sixth round, 178th overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Before turning professional, Sikura played with the Northeastern University Huskies of the NCAA, where he was named to the AHCA East First-Team All-American and the Hockey East First All-Star team

Playing career

Sikura played hockey for four years at Northeastern University before signing a two-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on March 25, 2018.[1] In the 2016–17 season Sikura was named to the Hockey East Second Team All-Star and named a Hobey Baker Award candidate.[2] In his last year with the Huskies, Sikura was again named a Hobey Baker candidate, and named to the First Team All-Star and Hockey East All-Tournament Team.[3] He was also named a AHCA East First-Team All-American along with teammates Adam Gaudette and Jeremy Davies.[4] He made his NHL debut on March 29, 2018, in a game against the Winnipeg Jets.[5][6] He recorded his first two NHL points in his debut, with assists on Erik Gustafsson's goal and Alex DeBrincat's goal.[7][8]

After attending the Blackhawks training camp prior to the 2018–19 season, Sikura was reassigned to the Blackhawks American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.[9]

International play

Sikura represented Team Canada at the 2017 Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland.[10] He played in 4 games and recorded one point to help Canada win the tournament.[11]

Personal

His brother Tyler is currently playing hockey in the AHL for the Rockford IceHogs.[12]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Aurora Tigers OJHL 44 6 12 18 2 9 2 0 2 0
2012–13 Aurora Tigers OJHL 46 8 20 28 28 6 0 1 1 0
2013–14 Aurora Tigers OJHL 41 17 47 64 16 21 10 11 21 28
2014–15 Northeastern University HE 25 5 2 7 0 — — — — —
2015–16 Northeastern University HE 39 10 18 28 2 — — — — —
2016–17 Northeastern University HE 38 21 36 57 12 — — — — —
2017–18 Northeastern University HE 38 22 32 54 22 — — — — —
2017–18 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 5 0 3 3 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 5 0 3 3 0 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Canada SC 1st, gold medalist(s) 4 0 1 1 0
Senior totals 4 0 1 1 0

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
College
Hockey East Second All-Star Team 2017 [2]
Hockey East First All-Star Team 2018 [3]
Hockey East All-Tournament Team 2018
AHCA East First-Team All-American 2018 [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Blackhawks sign Dylan Sikura to entry-level deal". sportsnet.ca. March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Dylan Sikura - 2017-18 Men's Ice Hockey". gonu.com. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Blackhawks agree to terms with Dylan Sikura". NHL.com. March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Gaudette, Sikura, Davies give Northeastern three 2017-18 first-team All-Americans". uscho.com. April 6, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ Lazerus, Mark (March 29, 2018). "Dylan Sikura excited, nervous and curious to make his Blackhawks debut". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  6. ↑ Roumeliotis, Charlie (March 29, 2018). "Jets at Blackhawks preview". NHL.com. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Emergency goalie plays 14 minutes, makes 7 saves in Blackhawks win". Calgary Sun. March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets gamecenter". NHL.com. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  9. ↑ "RELEASE: Blackhawks announce roster moves". NHL.com. September 29, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  10. ↑ Cudmore, John (December 21, 2017). "McIntyre, Sikura named to Hockey Canada's Spengler Cup roster". yorkregion.com. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  11. ↑ "DYLAN SIKURA". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  12. ↑ "TYLER SIKURA". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
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