Tomáš Hertl facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tomáš Hertl |
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Hertl with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2024
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| Born | 12 November 1993 Prague, Czech Republic |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Vegas Golden Knights HC Slavia Praha San Jose Sharks |
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| National team |  Czech Republic |
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| NHL Draft | 17th overall, 2012 San Jose Sharks |
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| Playing career | 2011–present | ||
Tomáš Hertl (born November 12, 1993) is a professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. He plays as a forward for the Vegas Golden Knights in the National Hockey League (NHL). Tomáš was chosen by the San Jose Sharks as the 17th pick in the 2012 NHL entry draft. He played for the Sharks for 11 seasons before joining the Golden Knights. Before the NHL, he played for HC Slavia Praha in the Czech Extraliga (ELH).
Tomáš Hertl was the first player born in the modern Czech Republic (after Czechoslovakia split up) to play in an NHL game.
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Tomáš Hertl's Hockey Journey
Starting in Czech Republic
Tomáš Hertl began his hockey career with HC Slavia Praha in the Czech Republic. He played on their younger teams (U18 and U20) starting in 2009. He was a top scorer for the U20 team, showing his talent early on. In the 2011–12 season, he was one of the best scorers for Slavia's main team.
Before the 2012 NHL draft, many hockey experts thought highly of Tomáš. They noted his large size and strong defensive play. While some said he wasn't the fastest skater, his quick moves and good passing made him dangerous. He was also known for his powerful shots.
Joining the San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks picked Tomáš Hertl 17th overall in the 2012 draft. He was the first European player the Sharks chose with their top pick in many years. After being drafted, he played one more season with Slavia Praha.
On June 3, 2013, the Sharks officially signed Tomáš to his first NHL contract. He quickly impressed everyone during the preseason games. He even played on a line with star players like Joe Thornton and Brent Burns.
First NHL Games
Tomáš made his NHL debut on October 3, 2013, against the Vancouver Canucks. He got his first NHL point by assisting on a goal. At just 19 years old, he was one of the youngest Sharks to start a season. In his next game, he scored his first two NHL goals.
On October 8, 2013, Tomáš had an amazing game against the New York Rangers. He scored four goals in a single game! This made him one of the youngest players in NHL history to achieve this. He was also the first Shark to score four goals in one game since 1995. Because of his great start, he was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October.
Dealing with Injuries
Later in his first season, Tomáš injured his knee in December 2013. He needed surgery and missed many games. This injury also meant he couldn't play for the Czech Republic in the 2014 Winter Olympics. He returned to play for the Sharks in April 2014 and scored his first playoff goal.
Tomáš continued to play well for the Sharks. He signed new contracts in 2016 and 2018. In the 2018–19 season, he had his best year yet, scoring 74 points. The Sharks made it deep into the playoffs that year. Tomáš scored a huge goal in double overtime against the Vegas Golden Knights to help the Sharks win a key game.
In January 2020, Tomáš was chosen to play in the 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game. He scored four goals in one game there, a first for a Sharks player in an All-Star Game. However, later that month, he suffered another serious knee injury that ended his season.
On March 16, 2022, Tomáš signed a long-term contract extension with the Sharks.
Moving to Vegas Golden Knights
On March 8, 2024, Tomáš Hertl was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. He played his first game for Vegas on April 8, 2024, getting an assist. He continues to be an important player for his new team.
Playing for His Country
Tomáš Hertl has proudly represented the Czech Republic in many international tournaments.
- He played in the World U18 Championships in 2011.
- He also played in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in 2012 and 2013.
- In 2013, he was the youngest player on the Czech team at the 2013 IIHF World Championship.
- He returned to the Czech team for the 2015 IIHF World Championship.
- In 2016, he was selected to play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
- In 2022, he helped the Czech Republic win a bronze medal at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.
Personal Life
Tomáš Hertl is married and has two sons.
Career Statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2008–09 | HC Slavia Praha | CZE U18 | 35 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | ||
| 2009–10 | HC Slavia Praha | CZE U18 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 31 | ||
| 2009–10 | HC Slavia Praha | CZE U20 | 42 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2010–11 | HC Slavia Praha | CZE U18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | HC Slavia Praha | CZE U20 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 49 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | HC Slavia Praha | ELH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | HC Slavia Praha | ELH | 38 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | HC Slovan Ústečtí Lvi | Czech.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2012–13 | HC Slavia Praha | ELH | 43 | 18 | 12 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 37 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 82 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Worcester Sharks | AHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 81 | 21 | 25 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | ||
| 2016–17 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 49 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 79 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 41 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8 | ||
| 2018–19 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 77 | 35 | 39 | 74 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 4 | ||
| 2019–20 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 48 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 50 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 82 | 30 | 34 | 64 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 79 | 22 | 41 | 63 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 48 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2024–25 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 73 | 32 | 29 | 61 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | ||
| ELH totals | 82 | 30 | 25 | 55 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | ||||
| NHL totals | 791 | 252 | 297 | 549 | 276 | 80 | 28 | 20 | 48 | 22 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2011 | Czech Republic | U18 | 8th | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | |
| 2012 | Czech Republic | WJC | 5th | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2013 | Czech Republic | WJC | 5th | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | |
| 2013 | Czech Republic | WC | 7th | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | Czech Republic | WC | 4th | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2015 | Czech Republic | WC | 4th | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2022 | Czech Republic | WC |  |
10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | |
| Junior totals | 18 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 22 | ||||
| Senior totals | 35 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | ||||
Awards and Honors
| Award | Year | Ref |
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| NHL All-Star Game | 2020, 2024 | |
Images for kids
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Hertl with the San Jose Sharks in 2023
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