Jakub Vaněček selected 59th overall by the Dallas Stars in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jakub Vaněček was chosen 59th overall by the Dallas Stars during the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Tri-City Americans defenceman scored 14 goals and 35 points in 59 games this season. He was ranked 31st among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting and has committed to Western Michigan University for the 2027-28 season. Vaněček represented Czechia at the 2026 U18 Championships and was named to the 2026 World Junior team.
- •Vaněček played for the Tri-City Americans in the WHL.
- •Selected 59th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •Scored 14 goals and 35 points in 59 games this season.
- •Ranked 31st among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting.
- •Committed to Western Michigan University for the 2027-28 season.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Jakub Vaněček Selected 59th Overall By The Dallas Stars In The 2026 NHL Entry Draft
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