VITEK VANECEK
#41 - G
Undisclosed, day-to-day
Status Undisclosed, day-to-day
Ht/Wt 6’2’’, 187 lbs
Catches L
Experience 1 year
Debut Jan 15, 2021
Born Jan 9, 1996 (28 yrs) Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic
Drafted Drafted by Washington in 2014 (2/39).
Drafted from Liberec (Cze Jr.)
Acquired Acquired in a trade with Washington in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2022-07-19 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a three-year contract.
2022-07-08 Acquired from the Washington Capitals The New Jersey Devils acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek and a second-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 46 overall) from the Washington Capitals for a second-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 37 overall) and a third-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 70 overall).
2022-07-06 Washington Capitals tendered a qualifying offer.
2022-02-28 Recalled from his conditioning assignment with the Hershey Bears (AHL).
2022-02-27 Missed 8 games (upper body injury).
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
ECHL All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team 2015-16