Nico Daws

Nicolas Daws (born December 22, 2000) is a German–Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 84th overall by the Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Nico Daws
Daws with the Utica Comets in 2022
Born (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000
Munich, Germany
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 New Jersey Devils
Utica Comets (AHL)
ERC Ingolstadt
NHL Draft 84th overall, 2020
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2020–present

Playing career

Daws was selected with the 84th overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.[1] On November 13, 2020, he signed a one-year contract with ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).[2] On May 5, 2021, Daws signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils.[3]

Daws started the 2021–22 season with the Utica Comets of American Hockey League (AHL), the AHL affiliate of the Devils.[4] Daws was recalled by the Devils on October 21, 2021,[5] and made his NHL debut on October 23 in a 2–1 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres.[6]

Personal life

Daws has dual citizenship due to his father being from Canada and his mother being from Germany.[2][7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPWLOTLMINGASOGAASV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2017–18 Guelph Storm OHL 141726224204.06.880 20040406.00.826
2018–19 Guelph Storm OHL 2010531,1266113.25.893 20038304.81.800
2019–20 Guelph Storm OHL 3823862,2549352.48.924 ————————
2020–21 ERC Ingolstadt DEL 104605802812.90.898 ————————
2021–22 Utica Comets AHL 2114421,2055112.54.916 4222401203.01.891
2021–22 New Jersey Devils NHL 25101111,2726603.11.893 ————————
DEL totals 104605802812.90.898 ————————
NHL totals 25101111,2726603.11.893 ————————
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2020 Czech Republic

International
Year Team Event Result GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2020 Canada WJC 211082805.83.840
Junior totals 211082805.83.840

Awards and honours
Award Year
OHL
J. Ross Robertson Cup champion 2019
International
World Junior Championships gold medal 2020

References
  1. "NHL Draft 2020: Devils nab Nico Daws in 3rd round | Top-ranked North American goalie by Central Scouting". nj. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  2. "ERC verpflichtet U20-Weltmeister". erc-ingolstadt.de (in German). November 13, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  3. "RELEASE: Devils Sign Daws to Three-Year ELC". NHL.com. May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  4. Kasan, Sam (October 7, 2021). "Devils Cut Eight from Training Camp Roster". NHL.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  5. Kasan, Sam (October 21, 2021). "Nico Daws Recalled from Utica". NHL.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  6. "Pavel Zacha scores in OT to lift Devils past Sabres, 2-1". ESPN. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  7. "Storm grad, OHL Goaltender of the Year Nico Daws signs entry-level NHL contract with Devils". ontariohockeyleague.com. May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
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