Jakub Kindl facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jakub Kindl
Kindl in 2009
Born	(1987-02-10) 10 February 1987 (age 38) Šumperk, Czechoslovakia
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
Mestis team Former teams	Kiekko-Pojat LTC Pardubice Detroit Red Wings Florida Panthers HC Plzeň Kölner Haie Storhamar Hockey
National team	Czech Republic
NHL Draft	19th overall, 2005 Detroit Red Wings
Playing career	2008–present

Jakub Kindl, born on February 10, 1987, is a talented ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. He plays as a defenceman, which means he helps protect his team's goal. Jakub has played for many teams, including famous ones like the Detroit Red Wings and Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He currently plays for Kiekko-Pojat in Mestis, which is a professional hockey league in Finland.

Jakub Kindl's Hockey Journey

Early Years and Junior Hockey

Jakub Kindl started playing hockey at a young age. When he was a kid, he played in a big tournament called the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in 2001. Later, he played junior hockey for the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

In 2005, the Detroit Red Wings chose Jakub as their 19th pick in the NHL Draft. This was a big step towards playing in the National Hockey League.

Playing in the AHL

Before joining the NHL, Jakub spent time playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins. This team is part of the American Hockey League (AHL), which is a league where players often develop their skills before moving to the NHL. He played many games for the Griffins between 2005 and 2010.

Making it to the NHL

Jakub Kindl made his first appearance in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings during the 2009–10 NHL season. He was called up to play when another player was injured. He scored his very first NHL goal on January 20, 2011, against the St. Louis Blues.

In 2013, Jakub signed a new contract with the Red Wings. He continued to play for them, sometimes going back to the Grand Rapids Griffins for special training or to get back in shape after an injury.

Moving to the Florida Panthers

In February 2016, Jakub was traded from the Red Wings to the Florida Panthers. He played for the Panthers for a while before deciding to play hockey closer to home.

Playing in Europe

After his time in the NHL, Jakub returned to his home country, the Czech Republic. He signed a contract to play for HC Plzeň in the Czech Extraliga in 2017. He played there for two seasons.

Later, in 2019, he moved to Germany to play for Kölner Haie in the DEL. In December 2022, he joined Storhamar Hockey in Norway, playing there until the end of the 2023-24 season.

Back to the Ice in Finland

After a short break, Jakub Kindl signed with Kiekko-Pojat in Finland on February 5, 2025. He is currently playing for this team in the Mestis league.

Representing His Country

Jakub Kindl has also played for the Czech Republic national team. He represented his country at the 2014 IIHF World Championship. In that tournament, he scored one goal and helped with two assists in ten games.

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