Thatcher Demko
Thatcher Demko | |||
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![]() Demko at the AHL All-Star Classic in January 2018 | |||
Born |
San Diego, California, U.S. | December 8, 1995||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
Weight | 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Vancouver Canucks Utica Comets (AHL) | ||
NHL Draft |
36th overall, 2014 Vancouver Canucks | ||
Playing career | 2016–present |
Thatcher Douglas Demko (born December 8, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. Demko was selected by the Canucks in the second round (36th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Demko was ranked number 1 by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau on their final list of the top draft-eligible North American goalies leading into the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[1] In the 2011–12 season, Demko played with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He joined the U.S. National Development Team team during the 2012–13 season,[2] winning silver medal with the team at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.[3]
Demko was named the 2016 Co-Player of the Year by the Hockey East Association on March 17, 2016, along with UMass Lowell goaltender Kevin Boyle,[4] while receiving the Mike Richter Award (most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's ice hockey).[5]
After his third season at Boston College, Demko signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on April 20, 2016.[6]
The Canucks assigned Demko to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Utica Comets for the 2016–17 season.[7] He would record his first win on November 12, 2016, in a 3–2 overtime victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack.[8] Demko was recalled on December 10, due to Ryan Miller's injury;[9] but was reassigned to the Comets on December 13, without playing a game.[10] On March 4, 2017, Demko earned his first shutout, helping the Comets defeat the Albany Devils by a score of 3–0.[11]
On March 31, 2018, Demko made his NHL debut for the Canucks, stopping 26 shots en route to a 5–4 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.[12]
International play
Demok won a silver medal as a member of the U.S. national under-18 team at 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.[13] He also was a member of the U.S. national junior team in the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship, and was a backup to fellow Hockey East goaltender Jon Gillies of Providence.
The following year, at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, Demko was the starting goaltender, starting in 7 of 8 games. Despite the team's elimination in the Quarterfinals, Demko finished third in the tournament among goaltenders with a 1.74 GAA and .938 save percentage.
Career statistics
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Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
2011–12 | Omaha Lancers | USHL | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 754 | 36 | 1 | 2.87 | .899 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2012–13 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 19 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1059 | 39 | 1 | 2.21 | .902 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2013–14 | Boston College | HE | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1446 | 54 | 2 | 2.24 | .919 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2014–15 | Boston College | HE | 35 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 2107 | 77 | 1 | 2.19 | .925 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2015–16 | Boston College | HE | 39 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 2362 | 74 | 10 | 1.88 | .935 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2016–17 | Utica Comets | AHL | 45 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 2555 | 114 | 2 | 2.68 | .907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Utica Comets | AHL | 46 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 2781 | 113 | 1 | 2.44 | .922 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 312 | 14 | 0 | 2.69 | .927 | ||
2017–18 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 4 | 0 | 3.93 | .867 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 4 | 0 | 3.93 | .867 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Awards and honors
Award | Year | Ref |
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World U-17 Hockey Challenge silver medal | 2012 | [14] |
IIHF World U18 Championship silver medal | 2013 | [15] |
Hobey Baker Award finalist | 2015–16 | [16] |
Mike Richter Award | 2015–16 | [17] |
References
- ↑ "Boston College's Thatcher Demko heavy favorite as top 2014 NHL Draft-eligible goalie". National Hockey League. June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Thatcher Demko prospect profile". Hockey'sFuture.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Backup goalie Demko makes most of chance". Canada.com. July 7, 2012. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Demko, Boyle named Hockey East Co-Players of the Year". Mill City Sports. March 17, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Demko Claims Mike Richter Award". Boston College. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Canucks sign Thatcher Demko". Vancouver Canucks. April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Canucks Reduce Pre-Season Roster". Vancouver Canucks. October 3, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Comets Win!". Utica Comets. November 12, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ↑ "Canucks recall Demko". Vancouver Canucks. December 10, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Demko Reassigned to Utica". Vancouver Canucks. December 13, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ↑ "Thatcher Demko's shutout gives Comets fourth consecutive win". Utica Comets. March 4, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ↑ Pofahl, Kaylee (March 31, 2018). "Thatcher Demko leads Canucks to overtime win in NHL debut". sportingnews.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Demko Earns Silver in IIHF U-18 World Championships". HockeyCenterkc.com. April 1, 2013. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ↑ "High praise given to Windsor's world under-17 tourney". Windsor Star. January 6, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
- ↑ "2013 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Final Roster". USA Hockey. April 1, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Demko Hailed a Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalist". Boston College. March 31, 2016.
- ↑ "College hockey: Boston College's Thatcher Demko wins 2016 Mike Richter Award". NCAA.com. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Zane McIntyre |
Mike Richter Award 2015–16 |
Succeeded by Tanner Jaillet |
Preceded by Jack Eichel |
Hockey East Player of the Year 2015–16 (shared with Kevin Boyle) |
Succeeded by Zach Aston-Reese |
Preceded by Connor Hellebuyck |
Hockey East Goaltending Champion 2013–14 |
Succeeded by Jon Gillies |