Jakub Dobeš
| Jakub Dobeš | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Dobeš playing with the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Kohl Center in January 2023 | |||
| 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 | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 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 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
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Dobeš committed to play college ice hockey for the Ohio State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2021–22 season. Following an outstanding freshman year, posting both a 2.26 goals against average (GAA) and a .934 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 defenseman Luke Hughes.[1] He was also named a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award presented to the best men's ice hockey goaltender in the NCAA.[2]
Professional
[edit]Selected in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft, Dobeš signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on March 31, 2023.[3] He initially joined Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Laval Rocket to end the 2022–23 season, but did not see any playing time.[4]
After attending the Canadiens' 2023 training camp, Dobeš was assigned to Laval to start the 2023–24 season.[5] Initially, his professional career did not go the way he had anticipated; Dobeš allowed at least three goals in each of his first six starts.[6] However, as the season progressed, he adjusted and became a solid fixture in the Rocket net, consistently starting as the team's top goaltender.[7] He recorded his first shutout at the professional level on February 28, 2024, making 35 stops in a 4–0 win against the Bridgeport Islanders.[8] Despite this resurgence,[9] the Rocket would ultimately come up short and miss the 2024 Calder Cup playoffs.[10] Dobeš would finish his inaugural professional campaign tied for the league lead in games played by a goaltender, with 51.[11]
After posting a 9-3-1 record through 14 games with Laval to begin the 2024–25 season, Dobeš was recalled by the Canadiens on December 27, 2024.[12]
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 | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| USHL | ||
| All-USHL Second Team | 2021 | [13] |
| College | ||
| Big Ten Goaltender of the Year | 2022 | [14] |
| Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year | 2022 | [14] |
| All-Big Ten First Team | 2022 | [15] |
| All-Big Ten Freshman Team | 2022 | [15] |
| All-Big Ten Honorable Mention Team | 2023 | [16] |
References
[edit]- ^ Dumont, Marc (March 16, 2022). "Jakub Dobeš is a freshman with senior confidence". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved November 2, 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "Slate of 11 semifinalists announced for 2022 Mike Richter Award as college hockey's top goaltender". USCHO.com. February 22, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "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". FanSided. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Amy (April 9, 2024). "Dobes Solidifying Himself In Rocket Crease". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Recap: Rocket 4, Islanders 0". Bridgeport Islanders. February 28, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Jakub Dobes is saving the Laval Rocket's season". Dose.ca. March 30, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (April 21, 2024). "Eliminated from playoffs, Laval Rocket end season with home-ice loss". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Milner, Evan (May 6, 2024). "Rocket rookies ride ups and downs of rollercoaster season". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "Jakub Dobes recalled from Laval Rocket". Montreal Canadiens. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "USHL Announces All-USHL Teams for 2020-21 Season". USHL.com. June 14, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dobeš Selected B1G co-Freshman and Goalie of the Year". Ohio State Buckeyes. March 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference. March 15, 2022. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Dobeš Signs with Montreal Canadiens". Ohio State Buckeyes. March 31, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Ohio State Buckeyes bio