Blue Jackets prospect David Jiricek, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, posted a hat trick in a four-point outing for the AHL's Cleveland Monsters in a 9-0 win over the Chicago Wolves on Saturday.
David Jiricek nets his first #AHL goal of the year.pic.twitter.com/gZlsz9A0Hp
— Dylan Tyrer (@DylanTyrer) February 3, 2024
The 20-year-old defenseman now has three goals and seven points in six AHL games this season in addition to one goal and nine points in 36 NHL games.
Jiri said one wasn't enough.. so he went for seconds
— Cleveland Monsters (@monstershockey) February 3, 2024
Sillinger & @72cmeys pic.twitter.com/A7B8JvwsIy
Jiricek was sent down to the AHL on Jan. 25 after playing one NHL game since Jan. 9 and three pro games overall in that time.
David Jiricek's timeline:
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) January 25, 2024
Jan. 09: Played for CBJ @ WIN
Jan. 13: Scratch for CBJ vs SEA
Jan. 15: Scratch for CBJ vs VAN
Jan. 18: Sent to AHL
Jan. 19: Played for CLE
Jan. 20: Played for CLE
Jan. 21: Recalled by CBJ
Jan. 23: Scratch for CBJ @ EDM
Jan. 25: Sent to AHL#CBJ
Since being sent down for the third time this season, Jiricek has posted all seven AHL points in the last four games.
the goal that sealed the hat trick for Jiri
— Cleveland Monsters (@monstershockey) February 3, 2024
Malatesta & @Wally9191 pic.twitter.com/ptZZtcO6Aj
Since Jiricek played in 10 NHL games this season, he is one year closer to restricted free agency.
