Jaroslav Janus


Jaroslav Janus is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for HC Litvínov of the Czech Extraliga. Janus was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 6th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

As a youth, Janus played in his native Slovakia, within the junior program of HC Slovan Bratislava. After his selection to the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Janus opted to continue his development in North America, playing major junior hockey with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League. On December 31, 2009, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Janus to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Janus made his professional debut with the Lightning's American Hockey League affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, in the 2009–10 season.
Janus claimed the Calder Cup, as the backup with the Admirals in the 2011–12 season, but upon being unable to earn a NHL recall through the duration of his rookie contract with the Lightning he opted to return as a restricted free agent to his original club, HC Slovan Bratislava of the Kontinental Hockey League on September 8, 2012.

International play

As a member of Team Slovakia, Janus competed at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he was named to the IIHF World U20 Championship All-Star Team.

Awards and honours