Michael Špaček (ice hockey)


Michal Špaček is a Czech professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays with the Ontario Reign in the American Hockey League as a prospect to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Špaček was born in Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic, but grew up in Dašice, Czech Republic.

Playing career

Špaček made his Czech Extraliga debut playing with HC Pardubice at age 17, during the 2013–14 season. Špaček had played as a youth within the Pardubice organization since 2010. In his first full professional campaign with Pardubice in 2014–15, Špaček contributed with 12 points in 40 games. Spacek was selected in the 4th round, 108th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Špaček competed for the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL, during the 2015–16 season.
On June 2, 2017, after two seasons with Red Deer, Špaček completed his junior career in agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets.
During the 2019–20 season, re-assigned to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL, Špaček appeared in 45 games posting 20 points assists before he was re-assigned by the Jets to join the Ontario Reign, primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, on loan for the remainder of the season on March 2, 2020.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International