Josiah Slavin

Josiah Slavin (born December 31, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the seventh round, 193rd overall, of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Josiah Slavin
Born (1998-12-31) December 31, 1998
Erie, Colorado, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
AHL team
Former teams		 Toronto Marlies
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft 193rd overall, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

Slavin played college hockey for Colorado College in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the seventh round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a two year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on March 16, 2021. He was assigned immediately to Chicago's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford Ice Hogs.[1] The following season, Slavin was recalled from Rockford in November to join the Blackhawks.[2][3] He made his NHL debut on December 2, 2021 in a 4–3 overtime win over the Washington Capitals, in which he recorded his first NHL point, an assist on a goal by Seth Jones.[4] During the final year of his entry-level contract in the 2022–23 season, Slavin contributed with just 3 goals in 51 regular season with the IceHogs before he was traded by the Blackhawks to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Hunter Drew on February 23, 2022.[5] He finished the season with Anaheim's AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, where he recorded four goals and seven points in 16 games.[6]

As an unrestricted free agent from the Ducks after he was not tendered a qualifying offer, Slavin was signed to a one-year AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies on July 9, 2023.[7][8]

Personal life
Slavin kneeling in prayer before a Blackhawks game

He is the younger brother of Jaccob Slavin, a defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes.[2][3] Slavin is a strong Christian. He frequently cites his faith as part of how he approaches games. After every game he plays, Slavin kneels at center ice and prays.[6]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 Colorado Thunderbirds 16U AAA T1EHL 24 12 6 18 6 4 0 1 1 0
2015–16 Colorado Thunderbirds 18U AAA T1EHL 32 13 10 23 24 4 0 1 1 10
2016–17 Tri-City Storm USHL 49 6 8 14 24 — — — — —
2017–18 Lincoln Stars USHL 60 23 19 42 30 7 2 1 3 0
2018–19 Lincoln Stars USHL 32 10 17 27 34 — — — — —
2018–19 Chicago Steel USHL 27 14 6 20 10 11 4 4 8 6
2019–20 Colorado College NCHC 34 5 8 13 43 — — — — —
2020–21 Colorado College NCHC 22 5 8 13 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Rockford IceHogs AHL 15 3 4 7 8 — — — — —
2021–22 Rockford IceHogs AHL 49 18 14 32 17 5 0 1 1 4
2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 15 0 1 1 4 — — — — —
2022–23 Rockford IceHogs AHL 51 3 8 11 16 — — — — —
2022–23 San Diego Gulls AHL 16 4 3 7 4 — — — — —
NHL totals 15 0 1 1 4 — — — — —

References
  1. "Release: Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Josiah Slavin". Chicago Blackhawks. March 16, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  2. Roumeliotis, Charlie (November 30, 2021). "Hawks reward Slavin with call-up: 'He's earned it'". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  3. Baum, Carter (November 30, 2021). "Blog: Slavin Continues Quick Ascent with First NHL Call Up". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved October 27, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  4. Bouldin, Tyler (December 2, 2021). "CC Tiger hockey alum Josiah Slavin registers assist in NHL debut". Fox 21 News. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  5. "Ducks acquire Left Wing Slavin from Chicago". Anaheim Ducks. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  6. "New Marlies Signing Josiah Slavin Has a Unique Post-Game Ritual". The Hockey News. July 9, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  7. "Ducks extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents". Anaheim Ducks. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  8. "Toronto Marlies sign Josiah Slavin". Toronto Marlies. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
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