Adam Novotný

Adam Novotný
Born (2007-11-13) 13 November 2007
Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
OHL team
Former teams
Peterborough Petes
Mountfield HK
NHL draft 24th overall, 2026
Vancouver Canucks

Adam Novotný (born 13 November 2007) is a Czech professional ice hockey forward for the Peterborough Petes of the OHL. He previously played for Mountfield HK in the Czech Extraliga. He was drafted 24th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 NHL entry draft.[1]

Playing career

Novotný had 59 points in 48 games in the top Czech junior league.[2]

Novotný was selected by the Peterborough Petes in the 2024 CHL Import Draft.[3]

In the 2026 NHL entry draft, Novotný was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks 24th overall.[4]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Czech Republic
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place2026 United States
Bronze medal – third place2025 Canada

Novotný recorded five points at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.[5]

Novotný represented Czechia at the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and recorded one goal in seven games and won a bronze medal.[6] He again represented Czechia at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and recorded three assists in seven games and won a silver medal.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Pronman, Corey. "2026 NHL Draft early rankings: Gavin McKenna, 12 other players who have already stood out". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  2. ↑ Ellis, Steven. "2026 NHL Draft: 20 prospects you need to know". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "Petes select Czech forward Adam Novotný in 2024 CHL Import Draft". PTBO Today. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "Canucks take F Novotny with 24th-overall selection in NHL Draft". TSN. 2026-06-27. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  5. ↑ Vickers, Aaron (24 December 2024). "THE WORLD JUNIORS IS A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME TOP 2026 NHL DRAFT TALENT". FCHOCKEY. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "Czechia takes bronze in epic shootout". IIHF. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Podnieks, Andrew (5 January 2026). "Swedes win dramatic third gold". IIHF.com. Retrieved 5 January 2026.