Noel Hoefenmayer

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Noel Hoefenmayer
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Hoefenmayer at the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic
Born (1999-01-06) January 6, 1999 (age 26)
North York, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams		 HC Sochi
Toronto Marlies
Bakersfield Condors
Laval Rocket
NHL draft 108th overall, 2017
Arizona Coyotes
Playing career 2021–present

Noel Hoefenmayer (born January 6, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 108th overall, by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2017 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

Early years

Hoefenmayer played minor Midget for the Don Mills Flyers of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) where he recorded 10 goals and 23 assists in 62 games during the 2014–15 season. [1] He also competed for Team GTHL Blue as part of the 2014 GTHL Top Prospects Game [2] as well as at the ensuing Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Gold Cup, winning the tournament. [3] For his offensive output, Hoefenmayer was taken by the Ottawa 67's (36th overall) in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection draft. [4] [5]

Junior

By January 2017, Hoefenmayer recorded eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points which earned him a 38th overall midterm ranking by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. [6] He concluded the 2016–17 season with 14 goals and 40 points in 62 games but dropped to 75th overall amongst North American skaters. [7] Ultimately, he was selected 108th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2017 NHL entry draft. [8] Hoefenmayer also received his major junior team's Top Defenseman Award at the conclusion of the season. [9]

Prior to his final OHL season, Hoefenmayer worked collectively with the 67's strength and conditioning coach as well as the skills team. [10] He led defensemen in goals (26) and points (82) over 58 games, with his 56 assists and plus-52 rating each ranked second league-wide. [11] As a result, he was awarded the Max Kaminsky Trophy as OHL Defenceman of the Year, [11] and was named the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Defenceman of the Year [12] and member of the 2019–20 OHL First All-Star Team. [13]

Professional

On April 4, 2020, Hoefenmayer signed as a free agent with the Toronto Marlies, primary American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate to the Toronto Maple Leafs. [14] He played 18 AHL games with the Marlies before being re-assigned to the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. [15] Hoefenmayer was likewise named to the Maple Leafs' 2021 Prospect Tournament roster. [16]

On June 16, 2022, Hoefenmayer agreed to a one-year contract extension for the 2022–23 season. [17]

Following three seasons with the Marlies, Hoefenmayer secured his first NHL deal, signing a one-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers in July 2023. [18] The following offseason, Hoefenmayer was given a one-year contract extension by the Oilers organization. [19]

During the 2024–25 season, Hoefenmayer was traded by the Oilers to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Jacob Perreault on December 6, 2024. [20] Shortly thereafter, he made his debut for the Laval Rocket, the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, recording an assist in a 6–2 victory over the Bridgeport Islanders on December 15. [21] [22]

Entering the offseason as a restricted free agent, Hoefenmayer was not extended a qualifying offer by the Canadiens on June 30, 2025. [23] Thereafter, he would sign his first professional contract overseas, agreeing to a one-year deal with HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). [24]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Canada

Internationally, Hoefenmayer first represented Hockey Canada as part of team Canada White at the 2015 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, [25] capturing a gold medal. [26]

In December 2024, he was named to the Canadian senior roster as part of the annual Spengler Cup tournament held in Davos, Switzerland. [27] Recording a pair of points across three games, Hoefenmayer and his country won both of their group stage games before falling to the Straubing Tigers in the semifinals. [28]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2013–14Toronto Nationals GTHL 20002—————
2014–15Don Mills FlyersGTHL6210233328—————
2015–16 Ottawa 67's OHL 452351840000
2016–17 Ottawa 67'sOHL621426403662576
2017–18 Ottawa 67'sOHL65726334052572
2018–19 Ottawa 67'sOHL6816466261188111916
2019–20 Ottawa 67'sOHL5826568237—————
2020–21 Wichita Thunder ECHL 2328101251340
2020–21 Toronto Marlies AHL 182464—————
2021–22 Newfoundland Growlers ECHL4613274034194141814
2021–22 Toronto MarliesAHL803310—————
2022–23 Toronto MarliesAHL6511273811420006
2023–24 Bakersfield Condors AHL477111864—————
2024–25 Bakersfield CondorsAHL111672—————
2024–25 Laval Rocket AHL324101423611220
AHL totals181256186217811226

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2015 Canada White U17 Gold medal icon.svg31128
2024 Canada SC 4th31120
Junior totals31128
Senior totals31120

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
GTHL
Top Prospects Game2014 [29]
OHL
First All-Star Team 2020 [13]
Max Kaminsky Trophy 2020 [11]
CHL
CHL Defenceman of the Year 2020 [12]
AHL
All-Star Game 2023 [30]

References

  1. ↑ "Noel Hoefenmayer | NHL Draft Profile". Ottawa 67's. June 22, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2024– via CHL.ca.
  2. ↑ "GTHL announces rosters for 6th Annual Scotiabank GTHL Top Prospects Game". Greater Toronto Hockey League. December 8, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ "GTHL Blue wins 2015 U16 OHL Gold Cup". Ontario Hockey League. May 10, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via CHL.ca.
  4. ↑ "67's Sign Top Selections from 2015 OHL Priority Selection". Ottawa 67's. June 25, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via CHL.ca.
  5. ↑ "Where Are They Now: Noel Hoefenmayer". Ottawa 67's. March 10, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2024– via CHL.ca.
  6. ↑ "Four 67's crack Central Scouting's midterm rankings". Ottawa 67's. January 18, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via CHL.ca.
  7. ↑ "Four 67's ranked by Central Scouting". Ottawa 67's. April 11, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via CHL.ca.
  8. ↑ "67's Hoefenmayer, Chmelevski selected in 2017 NHL Draft". Ottawa 67's. June 25, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via CHL.ca.
  9. ↑ "67's held their annual year-end awards ceremony". Ottawa 67's. April 7, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via CHL.ca.
  10. ↑ Masters, Mark (May 28, 2020). "OHL top d-man Hoefenmayer puts faith in Leafs organization". TSN . Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  11. 1 2 3 "67's defenceman Noel Hoefenmayer earns Max Kaminsky Trophy as the OHL's top defenceman". Ottawa 67's. May 20, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2025– via CHL.ca.
  12. 1 2 "Noel Hoefenmayer wins CHL Defenceman of the Year Award presented by Real Canadian Superstore". Canadian Hockey League. June 9, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2025– via CHL.ca.
  13. 1 2 "Byfield Named to 2019-20 OHL All-Star Teams". Sudbury Wolves. May 27, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via CHL.ca.
  14. ↑ Kloke, Joshua (April 10, 2020). "Meet the new Marlies: Former coaches dish on the latest free agent signings" . The Athletic . Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Toronto Sends Four Back to Wichita". Wichita Thunder. May 22, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Maple Leafs Announce 2021 Prospect Tournament Roster". Toronto Maple Leafs. September 14, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021– via NHL.com.
  17. ↑ @torontomarlies; (June 16, 2022). "🖊 News" . Retrieved December 6, 2024– via Instagram.
  18. ↑ "Oilers sign Noel Hoefenmayer to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via NHL.com.
  19. ↑ "Oilers re-sign Hoefenmayer to one-year contract". Edmonton Oilers. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024– via NHL.com.
  20. ↑ "Canadiens acquire Noel Hoefenmayer from the Edmonton Oilers". Montreal Canadiens. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024– via NHL.com.
  21. ↑ @RocketLaval (December 15, 2024). "Premier match pour Hoefenmayer
    First game for Hof!

    #GoRocket"     (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ↑ "Laval Rocket @ Bridgeport Islanders Sunday, December 15, 2024 Game Summary". American Hockey League. December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  23. ↑ Hains, Karine (July 1, 2025). "Canadiens Did Not Submit A Qualifying Offer To A Few RFAs". The Hockey News . Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  24. ↑ Vinnik, Nastya (July 11, 2025). "ХК «Сочи» заключил контракт с канадским защитником Ноэлем Хёфенмайером" [HC Sochi signs contract with Canadian defenseman Noel Hofenmeyer]. Championat.com (in Russian). Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Hockey Canada U17 Invitees". Greater Toronto Hockey League. June 25, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Team Canada White wins gold medal at 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". Hockey Canada. November 8, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Noel Hoefenmayer will represent Canada at the Spengler Cup". Laval Rocket. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  28. ↑ "67's alumni: Hoefenmayer at the Spengler & more". Ottawa 67's. December 31, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2025– via CHL.ca.
  29. ↑ "GTHL Top Prospects Game: All-time rosters". Greater Toronto Hockey League. December 7, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Rosters announced for 2023 AHL All-Star Classic". American Hockey League. January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
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