Jakub Zbořil

Jakub Zbořil
Born (1997-02-21) 21 February 1997
Brno, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Boston Bruins
Providence Bruins (AHL)
NHL Draft 13th overall, 2015
Boston Bruins
Playing career 2017–present

Jakub Zbořil (born 21 February 1997) is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Bruins in the first round, 13th overall, at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Zbořil was drafted by the Saint John Sea Dogs in the first round, fifth overall, of the 2014 CHL Import Draft.[1] His outstanding play with the Sea Dogs during the 2014–15 season was recognized when he was named to the 2014–15 QMJHL All-Rookie Team.[2]

Leading up to the 2015 NHL Entry Draft on 26 June 2015, Zbořil was named as a top-rated prospect and was widely projected to be a first round selection at the draft.[3][4] He was ultimately selected by the Boston Bruins with the 13th overall pick, one of three consecutive first-round selections by the Bruins, along with Jake DeBrusk (14th overall) and Zachary Senyshyn (15th overall). On 15 July, Zbořil signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Bruins.[5]

Career statistics

Medal record
Representing  Czech Republic
Men's ice hockey
IIHF U18 Championships
2014 Finland
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
2014 Czech Republic/Slovakia
2013 Czech Republic/Slovakia

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Kometa Brno Czech.20 36 5 16 21 57 — — — — —
2014–15 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 44 13 20 33 73 5 1 2 3 18
2015–16 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 50 6 14 20 57 17 2 8 10 6
2016–17 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 50 9 32 41 44 16 3 4 7 12
2017–18 Providence Bruins AHL 68 4 15 19 38 4 0 0 0 2
AHL totals 68 4 15 19 38 4 0 0 0 2

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Czech Republic IH18 3rd, bronze medalist(s) 4 1 1 2 4
2014 Czech Republic WJC18 2nd, silver medalist(s) 7 0 3 3 8
2014 Czech Republic IH18 2nd, silver medalist(s) 5 4 2 6 8
2015 Czech Republic WJC18 6th 3 1 1 2 4
2016 Czech Republic WJC 5th 5 0 1 1 31
2017 Czech Republic WJC 6th 5 0 4 4 10
Junior totals 29 6 12 18 65

Awards and honours

Honours Year Ref
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Bronze Medal 2013 [6]
IIHF World U18 Championship Silver Medal 2014 [7]
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Silver Medal 2014 [8]
QMJHL All-Rookie Team 2014–15 [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Dogs select Czech d-man 5th overall". stationnation.ca. 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  2. ↑ "QMJHL announces All-Rookie Team". National Hockey League. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
  3. ↑ "NHL Combine: Czech out Jakub Zboril's game". Boston Herald. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
  4. ↑ "Jakub Zboril the next ones 2015 draft profile". thehockeywriters.com. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  5. ↑ "B's sign defenseman Jakub Zboril to an entry-level contract". Boston Bruins. 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  6. ↑ "Czech Republic U18 at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  7. ↑ "2015 NHL Draft profile: Jakub Zboril". lastwordonsports.com. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  8. ↑ "Jakub Zboril prospect profile". hockeysfuture.com. 2015-01-02. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  9. ↑ "The Golden Puck Awards, an unforgettable evening". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
David Pastrnak		 Boston Bruins first round draft pick
2015		 Succeeded by
Jake DeBrusk
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