Jakub Fibigr – Mississauga Steelheads – Player Profile

Jakub Fibigr of the Mississauga Steelheads. Photo by OHL Images.
HTWTDOBPOSSHOOTSIMPORT DRAFTNHLCSNAT
6’171July 22, 2006DL16th, 202352nd, N.A.CZECH
SEASONLEAGUETEAMGPGAPTS
2021-2022Czech U17Viktovice36101828
2022-2023Czech U20Viktovice4321214
2023-2024Hlinka/ GretzkyCzechia5112
2023-2024OHLMississauga6173643

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.