| Jordan Schmaltz | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Schmaltz with theChicago Wolves in 2015 | |||
| Born | (1993-10-08)October 8, 1993 (age 32) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues HIFK EHC Kloten | ||
| NHL draft | 25th overall,2012 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 2015–2022 | ||
Jordan Schmaltz (born October 8, 1993) is an American former professionalice hockeydefenseman. He was drafted 25th overall by theSt. Louis Blues in the2012 NHL Entry Draft and last played forEHC Kloten of the SwissNational League (NL).
Schmaltz played collegiate hockey with theUniversity of North Dakota after playing in theUnited States Hockey League (USHL) with theGreen Bay Gamblers, where he won the 2012 Clark and Anderson Cups. He also received First-Team honors of the USHL. In 2011, he was traded to the Gamblers from theSioux City Musketeers, where he was named to the 2010–11 USHL All-Rookie Team and also to the USHL First All-Star Team.[1][2]
Schmaltz spent three seasons playing for the University of North Dakota in theNational Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). On May 28, 2015, he announced that he would forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with theSt. Louis Blues.[3] He made his NHL debut in a 3–0 win over theColorado Avalanche on March 5, 2017.[4]
On December 12, 2017, Schmaltz was recalled to the Blues to replace injured captainAlex Pietrangelo.[5] Schmaltz was selected for the 2018 AHL All-Star Game but was unavailable to play.[6] He was replaced byTucson Roadrunners' defensemanKyle Capobianco.[6]
On September 13, 2018, Schmaltz signed a two-year contract extension with the Blues.[7]
On July 25, 2019, Schmaltz was traded to theToronto Maple Leafs in exchange forAndreas Borgman.[8] In the following2019–20 season, Schmaltz recorded 2 goals and 13 points in 37 games with the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate, theToronto Marlies, before he was traded by the Maple Leafs at the NHL trade deadline to theNew York Islanders in exchange forMatt Lorito on February 24, 2020.[9] Schmaltz made six appearances with theBridgeport Sound Tigers before the season was cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.
As a free agent from the Islanders, Schmaltz went unsigned during the break. Approaching the delayed2020–21 season, Schmaltz accepted aprofessional tryout invitation to attend theArizona Coyotes training camp, joining his brother Nick, on December 28, 2020.[10] After his release by the Coyotes following training camp, Schmaltz joined theTucson Roadrunners on a professional tryout contract.[11]
After six North American professional seasons, Schmaltz opted to sign abroad as a free agent, joining Finnish club,HIFK of theLiiga, on June 16, 2021.[12] After a year in Finland, Schmaltz signed withEHC Kloten of the SwissNL in February 2022.[13]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey | ||
Representingthe United States | ||
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge | ||
 | 2008 London | |
| World Junior A Challenge | ||
| 2010 Penticton | |
Schmaltz was a member of the gold medal-winning United States team at the2010 World Junior A Challenge.[14]
Schmaltz is the son of Mike and Lisa Schmaltz. He is the older brother ofNick Schmaltz, who was selected 20th overall by theChicago Blackhawks in the2014 NHL Entry Draft. He also has a younger sister, Kylie who plays volleyball for theUniversity of Kentucky.[15]
Schmaltz attended the University of North Dakota and majored in Communication and Social Science. His father and two uncles, Marc and Monte, also attended college there, and lettered in football.[16]
Schmaltz designs golf apparel for his company, Butter Golf.[17][18]
Schmaltz hosts the podcast "Home By 3" with "Rob Gucci".[19]
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2009–10 | Chicago Mission 18U AAA | T1EHL | 39 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | U.S. NTDP U17 | USDP | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Sioux City Musketeers | USHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Sioux City Musketeers | USHL | 53 | 13 | 31 | 44 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2011–12 | Sioux City Musketeers | USHL | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Green Bay Gamblers | USHL | 46 | 7 | 28 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 2012–13 | University of North Dakota | WCHA | 42 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | University of North Dakota | NCHC | 41 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | University of North Dakota | NCHC | 42 | 4 | 24 | 28 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 71 | 6 | 30 | 36 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 42 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 2016–17 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 31 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 36 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 37 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 30 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | HIFK | Liiga | 55 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | ||
| 2022–23 | EHC Kloten | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 42 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | United States | U17 |  | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| USHL | ||
| All-Rookie Team | 2010–11 | |
| First All-Star Team | 2010–11 | |
| College | ||
| All-NCHCSecond Team | 2013–14,2014–15 | [20] |
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | St. Louis Blues first round draft pick 2012 | Succeeded by |