Josef Kořenář

Josef Kořenář (born 31 January 1998) is a Czech ice hockey goaltender currently playing as a prospect for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Josef Kořenář
Born (1998-01-31) 31 January 1998
Vystrkov, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams
San Jose Sharks
HC Dukla Jihlava
HC Oceláři Třinec
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2017present

Playing career

In July 2017, it was announced that Kořenář had signed an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks as an undrafted free agent after spending the 2016–17 season with the Lincoln Stars of the USHL.[1] Kořenář spent the next season on loan to the Dukla Jihlava organization of the Czech Extraliga.[2]

On 26 August 2020, Kořenář was assigned by the San Jose Sharks to HC Oceláři Třinec of the Czech Extraliga, on loan until the commencement of the delayed 2020–21 North American season.[3]

Awards and honors

Award Year
AHL
All-Star Game 2019

References

  1. "Sharks sign goaltender Josef Korenar to entry-level contract". NHL.com. July 13, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  2. "Josef Korenar player profile". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  3. "Goalkeeper Korenar is a Steelmaker!" (in Czech). HC Oceláři Třinec. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
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