Jakub Fibigr – Mississauga Steelheads – Player Profile

HT	WT	DOB	POS	SHOOTS	IMPORT DRAFT	NHLCS	NAT
6’	171	July 22, 2006	D	L	16th, 2023	52nd, N.A.	CZECH

SEASON	LEAGUE	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS
2021-2022	Czech U17	Viktovice	36	10	18	28
2022-2023	Czech U20	Viktovice	43	2	12	14
2023-2024	Hlinka/ Gretzky	Czechia	5	1	1	2
2023-2024	OHL	Mississauga	61	7	36	43

Jakub Fibigr played for the Czechia team at the 2023 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, where they won the silver medal. Soon after, the Mississauga Steelheads signed Fibigr, whom they had selected 16th overall in the CHL Import Draft earlier that July.

The puck moving defenceman was just what the doctor ordered for the Steelheads and he did not disappoint.

Fibigr is an excellent skater who combines straight-ahead speed with agility and lateral mobility. These assets allow him to keep offensive plays alive at the blueline by maneuvering around defenders. He can also jump into the play or lead the rush by carrying the puck up ice himself. Fibigr further utilizes his vision and playmaking skills to generate scoring chances for his teammates.

His strong skating skills give him the confidence to take risks and break up plays in the neutral zone. In the defensive zone, he maintains tight gaps on opponents and forces them to the perimeter. Belying his average size, he plays a surprisingly physical game, quickly retrieving pucks and igniting the transition game with either his skating or crisp outlet passes.

His strong work ethic and intense competitive spirit are also surprising traits. Playing on the international stage and against older opponents at different stages has provided valuable developmental experience.