Jordan Schmaltz

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Jordan Schmaltz
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Schmaltz with the Chicago Wolves in 2015
Born (1993-10-08) October 8, 1993 (age 29)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for St. Louis Blues
HIFK
EHC Kloten
NHL Draft 25th overall, 2012
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 20152023

Jordan Schmaltz (born October 8, 1993) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted 25th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Schmaltz played collegiate hockey with the University of North Dakota after playing in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Green Bay Gamblers, where he won the 2012 Clark and Anderson Cups. He also received First-Team honors of the USHL. In 2011, he was traded to the Gamblers from the Sioux City Musketeers, where he was named to the 2010–11 USHL All-Rookie Team and also to the USHL First All-Star Team. [1] [2]

Schmaltz spent three seasons playing for the University of North Dakota in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). On May 28, 2015, he announced that he would forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues. [3] He made his NHL debut in a 3–0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on March 5, 2017. [4]

On December 12, 2017, Schmaltz was recalled to the Blues to replace injured captain Alex Pietrangelo. [5] Schmaltz was selected for the 2018 AHL All-Star Game but was unavailable to play. [6] He was replaced by Tucson Roadrunners' defenseman Kyle Capobianco. [6]

On September 13, 2018, Schmaltz signed a two-year contract extension with the Blues. [7]

On July 25, 2019, Schmaltz was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Andreas Borgman. [8] In the following 2019–20 season, Schmaltz recorded 2 goals and 13 points in 37 games with the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, before he was traded by the Maple Leafs at the NHL trade deadline to the New York Islanders in exchange for Matt Lorito on February 24, 2020. [9] Schmaltz made six appearances with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a free agent from the Islanders, Schmaltz went unsigned during the break. Approaching the delayed 2020–21 season, Schmaltz accepted a professional tryout invitation to attend the Arizona Coyotes training camp, joining his brother Nick, on December 28, 2020. [10] After his release by the Coyotes following training camp, Schmaltz was Tucson Roadrunners on a professional tryout contract. [11]

After six North American professional seasons, Schmaltz opted to sign abroad as a free agent, joining Finnish club, HIFK of the Liiga, on June 16, 2021. [12]

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 London
World Junior A Challenge
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Penticton

Schmaltz was a member of the gold medal-winning United States team at the 2010 World Junior A Challenge. [13]

Personal life

Schmaltz is the son of Mike and Lisa Schmaltz. He is the older brother of Nick Schmaltz, who was selected 20th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He also has a younger sister, Kylie who plays volleyball for the University of Kentucky. [14]

Schmaltz attending the University of North Dakota and majored in Communication and Social Science. His father and two uncles, Marc and Monte, also attended college there, and lettered in football. [15]

Schmaltz designs golf apparel for his company, Butter Golf. [16]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2009–10Chicago Mission 18U AAA T1EHL 3910213130
2009–10 U.S. NTDP U17 USDP112020
2009–10 Sioux City Musketeers USHL 20004
2010–11 Sioux City MusketeersUSHL531331442230114
2011–12 Sioux City MusketeersUSHL93369
2011–12 Green Bay Gamblers USHL467283520122578
2012–13 University of North Dakota WCHA 42391231
2013–14 University of North Dakota NCHC 416182412
2014–15 University of North DakotaNCHC42424288
2015–16 Chicago Wolves AHL 716303624
2016–17 Chicago WolvesAHL42322252281454
2016–17 St. Louis Blues NHL 9022410000
2017–18 San Antonio Rampage AHL315182320
2017–18 St. Louis BluesNHL130116
2018–19 St. Louis BluesNHL200222
2018–19 San Antonio RampageAHL3618920
2019–20 Toronto Marlies AHL372111324
2019–20 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL60112
2020–21 Tucson Roadrunners AHL3024614
2021–22 HIFK Liiga 559243316500025
2022–23 EHC Kloten NL 30000
NHL totals420551210000

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2010 United States U17 Gold medal icon.svg61010
Junior totals61010

Awards and honors

AwardYear
USHL
All-Rookie Team 2010–11
First All-Star Team2010–11
College
All-NCHC Second Team 2013–14 [17]

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by St. Louis Blues first round draft pick
2012
Succeeded by