Ozzy Wiesblatt

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Ozzy Wiesblatt
Born (2002-03-09) March 9, 2002 (age 22)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 San Jose Sharks
Milwaukee Admirals  (AHL)
NHL Draft 31st overall, 2020
San Jose Sharks
Playing career 2021–present

Ozzy Wiesblatt (born March 9, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the first round, 31st overall, by the Sharks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

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Early life

Wiesblatt was born to parents Kimberly White and Art Wiesblatt, who are both deaf. As a result, he and his siblings all learned American sign language to communicate. Wiesblatt and his brothers Ocean, Orca, and Oasiz all play hockey. [1] They also have a younger sister, Oceania. [2]

Wiesblatt is Jewish. [3]

Playing career

Wiesblatt began his ice hockey career playing for the Calgary Bisons U15 AAA in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League before being drafted into the Western Hockey League (WHL). Prior to being drafted 25th overall, Wiesblatt recorded 38 goals and 35 assists in 32 games during the 2016–17 season. [4] In spite of being drafted, he remained in the Alberta Midget Hockey League with the Calgary Bisons U18 team but was selected for Team Alberta at the 2017 WHL Cup. [5] [6] He made his WHL debut during the 2017–18 season, during which he recorded his first career WHL goal. [7]

Wiesblatt officially joined the Raiders roster for the 2018–19 where he recorded 39 points and helped lead the team to the Ed Chynoweth Cup. [8] As a result, he shared the team's Rookie of the Year award with Kaiden Guhle. [9] This caught the attention of San Jose Sharks' general manager and director of scouting, who referred to Wiesblatt as a center rather than a winger. [10]

Wiesblatt entered his first year of draft eligibility ranking 19th overall North American skaters per the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's Midterm Rankings. [11] Although the season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, he placed second on the team in scoring with 70 points in 64 games. [12] As a result, he was drafted in the first round, 31st overall, by the San Jose Sharks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. [13] He signed his contract on October 16, 2020. [14]

On March 18, 2024, Wiesblatt was reassigned from the San Jose Barracuda to the Milwaukee Admirals. [15]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Calgary Buffaloes U18 AMHL 332120412252242
2017–18 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 11010—————
2018–19 Prince Albert RaidersWHL64152439202355102
2019–20 Prince Albert RaidersWHL6425457036—————
2020–21 San Jose Barracuda AHL 62130—————
2020–21 Prince Albert RaidersWHL237212829—————
2021–22 Prince Albert RaidersWHL431031415530110
2022–23 San Jose BarracudaAHL45691530—————
2023–24 San Jose BarracudaAHL34381133—————
AHL totals8511182963—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2018 Canada Black U17 5th51236
2019 Canada HG18 Silver medal icon.svg501112
Junior totals1013418

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