Vojtěch Čihař
| Vojtěch Čihař | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
29 March 2007 Chomutov, Czech Republic | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| WHL team Former teams |
Kelowna Rockets HC Energie Karlovy Vary | ||
| NHL draft |
59th overall, 2025 Los Angeles Kings | ||
| Playing career | 2024–present | ||
Vojtěch Čihař (born 29 March 2007) is a Czech professional ice hockey forward for Kelowna Rockets of the WHL.[1] Čihař was drafted in the second round, 59th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2025 NHL entry draft.
Professional
On 10 December 2025, Čihař signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings through the 2027–28 NHL season.[2]
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Czech Republic | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2026 United States | ||
| 2025 Canada | ||
Čihař won a bronze medal with Czechia in the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[3] He again represented Czechia at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he led the team in scoring with four goals and eight assist in seven games and won a silver medal.[4] He was subsequently named tournament MVP.[5]
References
- ^ Novotny, Marek. "Meet the Team: Czechia's roster for the 2025 World Juniors". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Kings Sign Vojtech Cihar to Entry-Level Contract". National Hockey League. 10 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Podnieks, Andrew (20 April 2025). "Double Duty U18ers". IIHF. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Podnieks, Andrew (5 January 2026). "Swedes win dramatic third gold". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ^ "Cihar named MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database