Jaroslav Janus
| Jaroslav Janus | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Janus with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2011 | |||
| Born |
21 September 1989 Prešov, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| Slovak team Former teams |
HC Prešov HC Košice Norfolk Admirals HC Slovan Bratislava HC Sparta Praha HC Litvínov Bílí Tygři Liberec Fehérvár AV19 SaiPa Rytíři Kladno | ||
| National team | Slovakia | ||
| NHL draft |
162nd overall, 2009 Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| Playing career | 2009–present | ||
Jaroslav Janus (born 21 September 1989) is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for HC Prešov of the Slovak Extraliga.
Janus was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 6th round (162nd overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
As a youth, Janus played in his native Slovakia, in the junior program of HC Slovan Bratislava. After his selection to the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Janus opted to continue his development in North America, playing major junior hockey with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). On December 31, 2009, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Janus to a three-year, entry-level contract.[1]
Janus made his professional debut with the Lightning's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, in the 2009–10 season.
Janus claimed the Calder Cup, as the backup with the Admirals in the 2011–12 season, but upon being unable to earn an NHL recall through the duration of his rookie contract with the Lightning he opted to return as a restricted free agent to his original club, HC Slovan Bratislava of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on September 8, 2012.[2]
From 2022 to 2025, he played with HC Košice, helping the team to win two Slovak Championships (2023 and 2025). In 2025, he was recognized as the best player of the play-off phase. In 2025, after his contract with Košice expired, he signed a two-year contract with his hometown team HC Prešov.[3]
International play
As a member of Team Slovakia, Janus competed at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he was named to the IIHF World U20 Championship All-Star Team.[4]
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | ||
| Champion | 2023, 2025 | |
| AHL | ||
| Calder Cup (Norfolk Admirals) | 2012 | [5] |
| KHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2014 | |
| International | ||
| WJC All-Star Team | 2009 | [6] |
References
- ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning signs G Jaroslav Janus to NHL contract". OurSports Central.com. December 31, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2009.
- ^ "Janus confirms two-year deal with KHL club, Bratislava". Twitter. September 8, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ "Prestupová bomba nováčika! Držiteľ Zlatej korčule sa vracia na rodnú hrudu". Hokejový svet (in Slovak). June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Russia beats Janus, Slovakia for bronze". ErieTimes.com. January 6, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ^ Associated, Press (June 9, 2012). "Norfolk Admirals win Calder Cup". ESPN NHL. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Media All-Star Team". International Ice Hockey Federation. January 20, 2009. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2009.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database