Jaroslav Janus

Jaroslav Janus (born September 21, 1989) is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for HC Litvínov of the Czech Extraliga (ELH). Janus was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 6th round (162nd overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Jaroslav Janus
Born (1989-09-21) September 21, 1989
Presov, Czechoslovakia
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
ELH team
Former teams		 HC Litvínov
Norfolk Admirals
HC Slovan Bratislava
HC Sparta Praha
Bílí Tygři Liberec
National team  Slovakia
NHL Draft 162nd overall, 2009
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2009–present

Playing career

As a youth, Janus played in his native Slovakia, within the junior program of HC Slovan Bratislava. After his selection to the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Janus opted to continue his development in North America, playing major junior hockey with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). On December 31, 2009, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Janus to a three-year, entry-level contract.[1]

Janus made his professional debut with the Lightning's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, in the 2009–10 season.

Janus claimed the Calder Cup, as the backup with the Admirals in the 2011–12 season, but upon being unable to earn a NHL recall through the duration of his rookie contract with the Lightning he opted to return as a restricted free agent to his original club, HC Slovan Bratislava of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on September 8, 2012.[2]

International play

As a member of Team Slovakia, Janus competed at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he was named to the IIHF World U20 Championship All-Star Team.[3]

Awards and honours
Award Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Norfolk Admirals) 2012 [4]
KHL
All-Star Game 2014
International
WJC All-Star Team 2009 [5]

References
  1. "Tampa Bay Lightning signs G Jaroslav Janus to NHL contract". OurSports Central.com. December 31, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2009.
  2. "Janus confirms two-year deal with KHL club, Bratislava". Twitter. September 8, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  3. "Russia beats Janus, Slovakia for bronze". ErieTimes.com. January 6, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
  4. Associated, Press (June 9, 2012). "Norfolk Admirals win Calder Cup". ESPN NHL. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  5. "Media All-Star Team". International Ice Hockey Federation. January 20, 2009. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2009.


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