Josiah Slavin (born December 31, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the seventh round, 193rd overall, of the 2018 NHL entry draft.
| Josiah Slavin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 31, 1998 Erie, Colorado, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Wolves (AHL) Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| NHL draft |
193rd overall, 2018 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 2021–present | ||
Playing career
editSlavin played college hockey for Colorado College in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the seventh round of the 2018 NHL entry draft. He signed a two year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on March 16, 2021. He was assigned immediately to Chicago's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford Ice Hogs.[1] The following season, Slavin was recalled from Rockford in November to join the Blackhawks.[2][3] He made his NHL debut on December 2, 2021, in a 4–3 overtime win over the Washington Capitals, in which he recorded his first NHL point, an assist on a goal by Seth Jones.[4] During the final year of his entry-level contract in the 2022–23 season, Slavin contributed with just 3 goals in 51 regular season with the IceHogs before he was traded by the Blackhawks to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Hunter Drew on February 23, 2022.[5] He finished the season with Anaheim's AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, where he recorded four goals and seven points in 16 games.[6]
As an unrestricted free agent from the Ducks after he was not tendered a qualifying offer, Slavin was signed to a one-year AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies on July 9, 2023.[7][8] In the 2023–24 season, Slavin was a mainstay amongst the Marlies forwards and contributed with 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points through 70 regular season games. He featured in three playoff games with Toronto, going scoreless.[9]
As a free agent, Slavin secured a NHL contract after agreeing to a two-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 7, 2024.[9] After going unclaimed on waivers, Slavin was assigned to the Hurricanes' AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, for the 2024–25 season.[10]
Personal life
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He is the younger brother of Jaccob Slavin, a defenseman who also plays for the Carolina Hurricanes.[2][3] Slavin is a devout Christian. He frequently cites his faith as part of how he approaches games. After every game he plays, Slavin kneels at center ice and prays.[6]
Career statistics
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2014–15 | Colorado Thunderbirds 16U AAA | T1EHL | 24 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Colorado Thunderbirds 18U AAA | T1EHL | 32 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | ||
| 2016–17 | Tri-City Storm | USHL | 49 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Lincoln Stars | USHL | 60 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | Lincoln Stars | USHL | 32 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 27 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 2019–20 | Colorado College | NCHC | 34 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Colorado College | NCHC | 22 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 49 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2021–22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 51 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | San Diego Gulls | AHL | 16 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 70 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| NHL totals | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Release: Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Josiah Slavin". Chicago Blackhawks. March 16, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ^ a b Roumeliotis, Charlie (November 30, 2021). "Hawks reward Slavin with call-up: 'He's earned it'". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Baum, Carter (November 30, 2021). "Blog: Slavin Continues Quick Ascent with First NHL Call Up". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved October 27, 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Bouldin, Tyler (December 2, 2021). "CC Tiger hockey alum Josiah Slavin registers assist in NHL debut". Fox 21 News. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ "Ducks acquire Left Wing Slavin from Chicago". Anaheim Ducks. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "New Marlies Signing Josiah Slavin Has a Unique Post-Game Ritual". The Hockey News. July 9, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ "Ducks extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents". Anaheim Ducks. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Toronto Marlies sign Josiah Slavin". Toronto Marlies. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "Canes sign Josiah Slavin". Carolina Hurricanes. July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Henkel, Ryan (October 7, 2024). "Ryan Suzuki, Ty Smith, Josiah Slavin Clear Waivers, Assigned to AHL". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database