Alex Nedeljkovic

Born:January 7, 1996Draft:2014 Hurricanes #37 Overall
Hometown:Parma, OHPosition:Goaltender
Known For:Catches:Left
National Team:United StatesCurrent Team:Detroit Red Wings

Alexander Nedeljkovic (/nɛˈdɛlkɪvɪtʃ/; born January 7, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings. He was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Red Wings following the 2020-21 season, where he led the NHL in goals-against average and save percentage. He was also third in the Calder Trophy voting that season. Nedeljkovic was selected by the Hurricanes in the second round (37th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Alex Nedeljkovic Carolina Hurricanes
Alex Nedeljkovic, Carolina Hurricanes (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Alex Nedeljkovic Statistics

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Achievements

  • AHL Best Goaltender (Baz Bastien Memorial Award) (2019)
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion (2019)
  • AHL First All-Star Team (2019)
  • AHL Scored a Goal as Goaltender (2018)
  • 2x OHL Third All-Star Team (2015, 2016)
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal (2016)
  • U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team USA (2016)
  • CHL Top Prospects Game (2014)
  • OHL First All-Star Team (2014)
  • OHL Goaltender of the Year (2014)
  • U18 WJC Gold Medal (2014)
  • U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team USA (2014)
  • OHL First All-Rookie Team (2013)
  • OHL Best Rookie GAA (Dinty Moore Trophy) (2013)

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