Christian Fischer

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Christian Fischer
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Fischer with the Tucson Roadrunners in 2017
Born (1997-04-15) April 15, 1997 (age 26)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Center / Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Detroit Red Wings
Arizona Coyotes
NHL Draft 32nd overall, 2015
Arizona Coyotes
Playing career 2016–present

Christian Fischer (born April 15, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Arizona Coyotes, 32nd overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Fischer played his juniors leagues with Chicago Mission Bantam AAA, Chicago Mission Midget AAA, and Chicago Mission U16, registering 44 goals and 95 points in a total of 77 games in the 3 seasons. He was selected in the 11th Round of the 2013 OHL Priority Selection, however he was not signed.

After that, he played in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, and played with the USA U17 hockey team. The following season he competed with the U18 and the Junior Team again and was selected 32nd overall by Arizona in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. [1] On March 5, 2015, Fischer scored the fastest goal in USHL history, scoring six seconds into a game against the Omaha Lancers. [2]

On August 20, 2015, Fischer was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes. [3] On August 24 Fischer came to terms in continuing his junior career with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, who previously drafted him in 2013.

After completing his rookie campaign with the Spitfires in 2015–16, Fischer continued his year by signing an amateur try-out contract with the Coyotes' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons on April 7, 2016. [4] He made his professional debut with the Falcons, finishing with 3 points in 6 games. On January 21, 2017, he was called up to the Arizona Coyotes and played in his NHL debut against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With just over two minutes left in the second period, Fischer scored his first NHL goal from a feed from teammates Jamie McGinn and Alexander Burmistrov in a 5–3 victory. [5]

Fischer then spent the entirety of the 2017–18 season with the Coyotes in the NHL, finishing his rookie campaign with 33 points in 79 games. Following his rookie season, Fischer was named to the Coyotes opening night roster for the 2018–19 season. [6] Fischer recorded his first career NHL hat trick on October 23, in a 4–1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. [7]

On October 28, 2022, in the 1st period, Fischer scored the first NHL goal in the Mullett Arena, the temporary home of the Arizona Coyotes which is shared by the ASU Sun Devils. Later in the period, he scored the second goal in Mullett Arena. [8]

On July 2, 2023, Fischer signed a one-year, $1.125 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings. [9]

International play

Fischer represented the United States by playing on the National U17 Team in January 2014, and the National U18 Team in 2015, winning 2 gold medals and adding 3 goals and 11 assists in the 2 tournaments.

Personal life

Fischer resides in Scottsdale, Arizona year-round. His favorite hobbies include golf, listening to the musical artist Drake and going to the movies. [10] In the summer of 2022, Fischer officiated his sister's wedding in Wisconsin. [11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2012–13Chicago Mission 16U AAAHPHL2512142610—————
2013–14 U.S. NTDP Juniors USHL 341112236—————
2013–14U.S. NTDP U17USDP5419234223—————
2014–15 U.S. NTDP JuniorsUSHL2515153010—————
2014–15U.S. NTDP U18USDP6631336422—————
2015–16 Windsor Spitfires OHL 664050903451230
2015–16 Springfield Falcons AHL 62130—————
2016–17 Tucson Roadrunners AHL5720274728—————
2016–17 Arizona Coyotes NHL 73030—————
2017–18 Arizona CoyotesNHL7915183314—————
2018–19 Arizona CoyotesNHL711171827—————
2019–20 Arizona CoyotesNHL566391690116
2020–21 Arizona CoyotesNHL5238116—————
2021–22 Arizona CoyotesNHL53551014—————
2022–23 Arizona CoyotesNHL8013142720—————
NHL totals39856551119790116

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2014 United States U17 Gold medal icon.svg62462
2015 United States U18 Gold medal icon.svg71780
Junior totals13311142

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References

  1. ↑ "Arizona Coyotes select Christian Fischer at 32 in draft". fiveforhowling.com. June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Team USA Forward Sets USHL Record". USHL.com. March 6, 2015. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Coyotes sign Fischer to entry-level contract". Arizona Coyotes. August 20, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ Culverhouse, Tim (April 7, 2016). "Adin Hill, Christian Fischer & Dysin Mayo join Springfield Falcons after completing junior hockey seasons". masslive.com. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  5. ↑ Vest, Dave (January 21, 2017). "'Yotes Notes: Fischer Scores Goal in NHL Debut". NHL.com. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Coyotes Announce 2018-19 Regular Season Roster". NHL.com. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Fischer nets hat trick to lift Coyotes over Jackets". tsn.ca. October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Arizona Coyotes' Christian Fischer scores 1st 2 NHL goals at Mullett Arena". Arizona Sports. October 29, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
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  10. ↑ "Driven In: Clayton Keller & Christian Fischer". Bally Sports Arizona. October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
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