Tobias Trejbal, an 18-year-old goaltender from Most, Czechia, was the first netminder selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, going to the Calgary Flames at No. 42 overall. The 6-foot-4, 196-pound goalie spent his draft season with the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL, posting a 30-9-3 record with a .916 save percentage, 2.12 GAA, and three shutouts across 42 games — performance that earned him USHL Goaltender of the Year, USHL First All-Star Team, and USHL All-Rookie Team honors.
Trejbal came up through HC Litvínov’s youth system in Czechia, where his numbers improved steadily as he aged up — from an .868 save percentage at the U17 level in 2022-23 to .930 by U20 in 2024-25 — before making the jump to North America for his draft season.
Scouts describe him as a positioning-first goaltender who rarely gives up an angle and consistently takes the most efficient route back to square. His standout tool is his post-play — both locked into the RVH and transitioning in and out of it — a skill that’s become increasingly important as the modern game has shifted toward low, lateral attacks.
Trejbal is committed to the University of Massachusetts for the 2026-27 season, continuing his development in the NCAA before turning pro with Calgary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Tobias Trejbal?
Tobias Trejbal was selected by the Calgary Flames in the second round, 42nd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft — making him the first goaltender taken in the entire class.
What league did Tobias Trejbal play in before the draft?
He spent his draft season with the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL, where he went 30-9-3 with a .916 save percentage and won USHL Goaltender of the Year.
Where is Tobias Trejbal from?
Trejbal was born in Most, Czechia, and developed through HC Litvínov’s youth system before moving to North America for his draft season.
How tall is Tobias Trejbal?
He stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 196 pounds, with NHL Central Scouting ranking him among the top North American goaltenders in the 2026 class.
Where will Tobias Trejbal play next?
Trejbal is committed to the University of Massachusetts for the 2026-27 season, continuing his development in the NCAA before turning pro with the Flames.
