Justin Janicke

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Justin Janicke
Born (2003-06-30) June 30, 2003 (age 20)
Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States of America
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Seattle Kraken
University of Notre Dame (HE)
NHL draft 195th overall, 2021
Seattle Kraken

Justin Janicke (born June 30, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the University of Notre Dame of Hockey East as a prospect to the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the seventh round, 195th overall, by the Kraken in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Playing career[edit]

Janicke played bantam hockey in the Minnesota Bantam Elite League (MNBEL) with the Great Plains during the 2017–18 season.[2] He then played hockey at Maple Grove High School during 2018–19. He then joined the Minnesota Blades, an under-16 AAA team, in the same season.

During the 2019–20 season, Janicke joined the United States NTDP of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He managed 37 points through 45 games with the U-17 team.[3] For the 2021–22 season, Janicke joined the University of Notre Dame's hockey team.[4] He was then drafted in the 7th round, 195th overall, by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

International play[edit]

Janicke competed in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge in 2019 achieving a silver medal with the USA.[5] The next year, he played with the USA in the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships.[6]

Career statistics[edit]

Regular season and playoffs[edit]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Great Plains MNBEL 15 7 3 10 0
2017–18 Maple Grove High School MSHSL 24 19 30 49 26 3 1 4 5 0
2019–20 USNTDP USHL 31 10 10 20 24
2019–20 USNTDP U-17 Team USHL 45 17 20 37 34
2019–20 USNTDP U-18 Team USHL 6 1 0 1 0
2020–21 USNTDP USHL 18 4 6 10 8
2020–21 USNTDP U-17 Team USHL 1 0 1 1 0
2020–21 USNTDP U-18 Team USHL 43 12 16 28 16
2021–22 University of Notre Dame HE 33 2 8 10 31
2022–23 University of Notre Dame HE 36 7 7 14 32
HE totals 69 9 15 24 63

International[edit]

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 USA U17 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 1 4 5 2
2021 USA U18 5th 5 0 0 0 0
Junior totals 11 1 4 5 2

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Justin Janicke at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  2. ^ "BEL Alumni". Minnesota Bantam Elite League. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  3. ^ "Dad and Brother Paved the Way for Justin Janicke". www.usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. ^ "Justin Janicke To Join Notre Dame Hockey Program". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  5. ^ "Outdoor Rink Helped Stir Justin Janicke's Love of Hockey". www.usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  6. ^ "Commits Fill U.S. U18 Roster - College Hockey, Inc". collegehockeyinc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.