Jakub Dobeš
| Jakub Dobeš | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Dobeš in net for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2021. | |||
| Born |
May 27, 2001 Ostrava, Czech Republic | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Montreal Canadiens Laval Rocket (AHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
136th overall, 2020 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 2023–present | ||
Jakub Dobeš (born May 27, 2001) is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round, 136th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career[edit]
Collegiate[edit]
Dobeš committed to play college ice hockey for the Ohio State University beginning in the 2021–22 season. Following an outstanding freshman year, posting both a 2.26 goals against average (GAA) and a 93.4 save percentage, his efforts resulted in multiple awards, including the All-Big Ten Freshman Team, the All-Big Ten First Team, Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, and Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year, which he split with Luke Hughes.[1] He was also named a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award, which is awarded to the best men's ice hockey goaltender in the NCAA.[2]
Professional[edit]
Dobeš was selected by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) 146th overall in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. On March 31, 2023, Dobeš signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Canadiens.[3] After the Buckeyes' season finished, Dobeš joined Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket, but did not see any playing time.[4]
He attended the Canadiens 2023 training camp but was assigned to Laval to start the 2023–24 season.[5] Dobeš's start to his professional career did not go the way he hoped it would, as he struggled to start the season, allowing at least three goals in each of his first six starts.[6] However, as the season went on, Dobeš adjusted and became a solid fixture in the Rocket net. By the end of the season, Dobeš was consistently starting for the team as their top goaltender.[7] Dobeš recorded his first shutout at the professional level on February 28, 2024, making 35 stops in a 4-0 against the Bridgeport Islanders.[8] Dobeš solidified himself as Laval's starting goaltender towards the end of the season, and helped the team crawl back into the playoff picture.[9] However, despite his effort, the Rocket would come up short and miss the playoffs. In his first professional season, Dobeš was tied for the league lead in games played by a goaltender, with 51.
Career statistics[edit]
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||
| 2018–19 | Topeka Pilots | NAHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | .875 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Topeka Pilots | NAHL | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 603 | 16 | 3 | 1.59 | .946 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Omaha Lancers | USHL | 21 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 991 | 51 | 1 | 3.09 | .891 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Omaha Lancers | USHL | 47 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 2,588 | 107 | 2 | 2.48 | .908 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 120 | 4 | 0 | 2.10 | .923 | ||
| 2021–22 | Ohio State Buckeyes | B1G | 35 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 2,044 | 77 | 3 | 2.26 | .934 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Ohio State Buckeyes | B1G | 40 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 2,361 | 91 | 2 | 2.31 | .918 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Laval Rocket | AHL | 51 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 2,868 | 140 | 1 | 2.93 | .906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| AHL totals | 51 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 2,868 | 140 | 1 | 2.93 | .906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
Awards and honours[edit]
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| Big Ten Goaltender of the Year | 2022 | |
| Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year | 2022 | |
| All-Big Ten First Team | 2022 | |
| All-Big Ten Freshman Team | 2022 | |
References[edit]
- ^ "Jakub Dobeš is a freshman with senior confidence". Montreal Canadiens. March 17, 2022 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "Slate of 11 semifinalists announced for 2022 Mike Richter Award as college hockey's top goaltender". February 22, 2022.
- ^ "Two-year, entry-level contract for Jakub Dobes". Montreal Canadiens. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Galanopoulos, Chris (October 20, 2023). "Rocket Goaltender Dobes Wants to Prove Himself". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Canadiens announce roster moves at training camp". Montreal Canadiens. September 30, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ^ MacMillan, Ken (January 16, 2024). "Montreal Canadiens: Jakub Dobes Finding His Footing With Laval Rocket". A Winning Habit. Retrieved April 16, 2024 – via Fansided.
- ^ Johnson, Amy (April 9, 2024). "Dobes Solidifying Himself In Rocket Crease | Laval Week In Review". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Recap: Rocket 4, Islanders 0". Bridgeport Islanders. February 28, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Dose (March 30, 2024). "Jakub Dobes is saving the Laval Rocket's season". Dose.ca. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Ohio State Buckeyes bio
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