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Jakub Dobeš

Jakub Dobeš (born May 27, 2001) is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round, 136th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Jakub Dobeš
Dobeš playing with the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Kohl Center in January 2023
Born (2001-05-27) May 27, 2001 (age 23)
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Montreal Canadiens
Laval Rocket (AHL)
NHL draft 136th overall, 2020
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

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Collegiate

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Dobeš in net for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2021

Dobeš committed to play college ice hockey for the Ohio State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2021–22 season. Following an outstanding freshman year, posting both a 2.26 goals against average (GAA) and a 93.4 save percentage, his efforts resulted in multiple awards, including the All-Big Ten Freshman Team, the All-Big Ten First Team, Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, and co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year, which he split with Luke Hughes.[1] He was also named a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award, which is awarded to the best men's ice hockey goaltender in the NCAA.[2]

Professional

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Selected in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft, Dobeš signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on March 31, 2023.[3] He initially joined Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Laval Rocket to end the 2022–23 season, but did not see any playing time.[4]

After attending the Canadiens' 2023 training camp, Dobeš was assigned to Laval to start the 2023–24 season.[5] The beginning of his professional career did not go the way he anticipated, as Dobeš struggled early on, allowing at least three goals in each of his first six starts.[6] However, as the season progressed, he adjusted and became a solid fixture in the Rocket net, consistently starting as the team's top goaltender.[7] He recorded his first shutout at the professional level on February 28, 2024, making 35 stops in a 4–0 win against the Bridgeport Islanders.[8] Despite this resurgence,[9] the Rocket would ultimately come up short and miss the 2024 Calder Cup playoffs.[10] Dobeš would finish his inaugural professional campaign tied for the league lead in games played by a goaltender, with 51.[11]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T/OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2018–19 Topeka Pilots NAHL 1 0 1 0 60 4 0 4.00 .875 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Topeka Pilots NAHL 10 7 3 0 603 16 3 1.59 .946 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Omaha Lancers USHL 21 9 6 3 991 51 1 3.09 .891 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Omaha Lancers USHL 47 26 16 3 2,588 107 2 2.48 .908 2 0 2 120 4 0 2.10 .923
2021–22 Ohio State Buckeyes B1G 35 21 12 2 2,044 77 3 2.26 .934 — — — — — — — —
2022–23 Ohio State Buckeyes B1G 40 21 16 3 2,361 91 2 2.31 .918 — — — — — — — —
2023–24 Laval Rocket AHL 51 24 18 6 2,868 140 1 2.93 .906 — — — — — — — —
AHL totals 51 24 18 6 2,868 140 1 2.93 .906 — — — — — — — —

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
USHL
All-USHL Second Team 2021 [12]
College
Big Ten Goaltender of the Year 2022 [13]
Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year 2022 [13]
All-Big Ten First Team 2022 [14]
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2022 [14]
All-Big Ten Honorable Mention Team 2023 [15]

References

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  1. ^ Dumont, Marc (March 16, 2022). "Jakub Dobeš is a freshman with senior confidence". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved November 2, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  2. ^ "Slate of 11 semifinalists announced for 2022 Mike Richter Award as college hockey's top goaltender". USCHO.com. February 22, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Two-year, entry-level contract for Jakub Dobes". Montreal Canadiens. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  4. ^ Galanopoulos, Chris (October 20, 2023). "Rocket Goaltender Dobes Wants to Prove Himself". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Canadiens announce roster moves at training camp". Montreal Canadiens. September 30, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  6. ^ MacMillan, Ken (January 16, 2024). "Montreal Canadiens: Jakub Dobes Finding His Footing With Laval Rocket". FanSided. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Johnson, Amy (April 9, 2024). "Dobes Solidifying Himself In Rocket Crease". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Recap: Rocket 4, Islanders 0". Bridgeport Islanders. February 28, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "Jakub Dobes is saving the Laval Rocket's season". Dose.ca. March 30, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  10. ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (April 21, 2024). "Eliminated from playoffs, Laval Rocket end season with home-ice loss". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Milner, Evan (May 6, 2024). "Rocket rookies ride ups and downs of rollercoaster season". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  12. ^ "USHL Announces All-USHL Teams for 2020-21 Season". USHL.com. June 14, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Dobeš Selected B1G co-Freshman and Goalie of the Year". Ohio State Buckeyes. March 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference. March 15, 2022. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  15. ^ "Dobeš Signs with Montreal Canadiens". Ohio State Buckeyes. March 31, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Big Ten Goaltender of the Year
2021–22 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Big Ten Freshman of the Year
2021–22
With: Luke Hughes 		Succeeded by
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