Jakob Ihs-Wozniak

Jakob Ihs-Wozniak
Born (2007-02-01) 1 February 2007
Adelaide, Australia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
SHL team Luleå HF
NHL draft 55th overall, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights

Jacob Ihs-Wozniak (born 1 February 2007) is an Australian-Swedish professional ice hockey centre for Luleå HF of the SHL.[1] He was drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2025 NHL entry draft.[2]

Playing career

During the 2023–24 season, Ihs-Wozniak broke the record for most points by a U17 player in the J20 Nationell, scoring 50 points in 36 games.[3][4]

He made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut with Luleå HF in January 2024.[5]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
2025 United States

He represented Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championships and won a silver medal.

References

  1. ^ FERRARI, TONY. "2025 NHL Draft: Frondell, Ryabkin and Eklund Headline European Prospects to Watch". The Hockey News. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  2. ^ Alanen, Lassi. "Comparing top 2025 Swedish draft prospects Anton Frondell, Victor Eklund, and Jakob Ihs-Wozniak". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  3. ^ Baracchini, Peter. "2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini's Way Too Early Top 32". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Scouting Report on Jakob Ihs-Wozniak 2025 NHL Draft". Tout sur Le Hockey. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  5. ^ Collins, Lee (31 January 2024). "Jakob Ihs Wozniak makes his SHL debut". Ice Hockey News Australia. Retrieved 16 January 2025.