Joel Hofer
Hofer with the Springfield Thunderbirds in 2022
Born (2000-06-30) June 30, 2000 (age 23)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team St. Louis Blues
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 107th overall, 2018
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2019–present

Joel Hofer (born July 30, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Blues in the fourth round, 107th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2021 with the Blues.

Playing career

Hofer played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Swift Current Broncos and the Portland Winterhawks. Following his selection by the St. Louis Blues in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft he was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on March 22, 2019.[1]

During the 2021–22 season, Hofer was recalled from AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, and made his NHL debut on November 5, 2021 against the San Jose Sharks, where he tallied an assist in the 5–3 win. Upon making his debut at the age of 21 years, 97 days, he became the youngest goaltender to win his NHL debut with the Blues.[2] In returning to the Thunderbirds, during the post-season, on May 12, 2022, in the Calder Cup playoffs, Hofer scored a goal against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Entering his final year of his entry-level contract in 2022–23, Hofer was re-assigned to continue his development in the AHL. On January 3, 2023, Hofer was signed by the Blues to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $1.55 million.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2017–18 Swift Current Broncos WHL 19 8 3 1 897 39 1 2.61 .914 2 0 0 46 2 0 2.60 .875
2018–19 Swift Current Broncos WHL 30 6 21 1 1806 121 1 4.02 .904 — — — — — — — —
2018–19 Portland Winterhawks WHL 18 9 8 0 1019 54 2 3.18 .911 5 1 4 312 21 0 4.03 .871
2018–19 San Antonio Rampage AHL 1 0 1 0 58 4 0 4.11 .886 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Portland Winterhawks WHL 48 34 8 5 2839 118 4 2.49 .915 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Utica Comets AHL 10 4 6 0 558 31 2 3.33 .898 — — — — — — — —
2021–22 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 39 18 14 6 2252 111 1 2.96 .905 10 6 4 609 26 1 2.56 .934
2021–22 St. Louis Blues NHL 2 1 1 0 117 6 0 3.07 .880 — — — — — — — —
2022–23 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 47 27 15 5 2780 116 5 2.50 .921 2 0 2 114 10 0 5.25 .853
2022–23 St. Louis Blues NHL 6 3 1 1 318 17 0 3.22 .905 — — — — — — — —
NHL totals 8 4 2 1 435 23 0 3.18 .900 — — — — — — — —
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Finland/Latvia
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2020 Czech Republic

International

Year Team Event GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2020 Canada WJC 6 5 0 0 338 9 1 1.60 .939
2023 Canada WC 2 1 1 0 124 3 0 1.46 .925
Junior totals 6 5 0 0 338 9 1 1.60 .939
Senior totals 2 1 1 0 124 3 0 1.46 .925

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
WHL
Champion (Swift Current Broncos) 2018
Second All-Star Team 2020
International
World Junior Championships – Best Goaltender 2020
World Junior Championships – Tournament All-Star Team 2020 [4]

References

  1. ^ "Blues sign Hofer to entry-level deal". St. Louis Blues. March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  2. ^ Pinkert, Chris (November 5, 2021). "Hofer gets win, assist in NHL debut". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Hofer agrees to two-year, contract extension". St. Louis Blues. January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Media All Stars" (PDF). IIHF. January 5, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.

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