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”’Jaroslav Chmelař”’ is a Czech [[ice hockey]] forward who plays for the [[New York Rangers]] of the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 5th round of the [[2021 NHL Entry Draft]] with the 144th overall selection.<ref name=elite>{{cite web|title=Jaroslav Chmelar|publisher=Elite Prospects|accessdate=2025-11-07|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/579280/jaroslav-chmelar}}</ref><ref name=ready/> |
”’Jaroslav Chmelař”’ is a Czech [[ice hockey]] forward who plays for the [[New York Rangers]] of the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 5th round of the [[2021 NHL Entry Draft]] with the 144th overall selection.<ref name=elite>{{cite web|title=Jaroslav Chmelar|publisher=Elite Prospects|accessdate=2025-11-07|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/579280/jaroslav-chmelar}}</ref><ref name=ready/> |
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After playing for junior teams in Czechia, Chmelař came to the United States for the 2022-23 season to attend [[Providence College]] and play for the [[Providence Friars]], where he was a teammate of fellow Rangers prospect [[Brett Berard]].<ref name=elite/> At the end of Providence’s 2023-24 season he joined the Rangers [[American Hockey League|AHL]] affiliate [[Hartford Wolf Pack]], playing in 7 games and scoring 2 goals.<ref name=elite/> He spent the entire [[2024-25 AHL season|2024-25 season]] with Hartford, scoring 12 goals and 17 assists in 71 games.<ref name=elite/><ref name=ready>{{cite web|title=Connor Mackey And Jaroslav Chmelar Ready To Step Into Rangers’ Lineup If Needed| |
After playing for junior teams in Czechia, Chmelař came to the United States for the 2022-23 season to attend [[Providence College]] and play for the [[Providence Friars]], where he was a teammate of fellow Rangers prospect [[Brett Berard]].<ref name=elite/> At the end of Providence’s 2023-24 season he joined the Rangers [[American Hockey League|AHL]] affiliate [[Hartford Wolf Pack]], playing in 7 games and scoring 2 goals.<ref name=elite/> He spent the entire [[2024-25 AHL season|2024-25 season]] with Hartford, scoring 12 goals and 17 assists in 71 games.<ref name=elite/><ref name=ready>{{cite web|title=Connor Mackey And Jaroslav Chmelar Ready To Step Into Rangers’ Lineup If Needed|, Remy|date=6 November 2025|accessdate=2025-11-07|publisher=The Hockey News|url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/latest-news/connor-mackey-and-jaroslav-chmelar-ready-to-step-into-rangers-lineup-if-needed}}</ref> He started the [[2025-26 AHL season|2025-26 season]] with Hartford and was called up to the Rangers in November after scoring 2 goals and 3 assists in 9 games for Hartford.<ref>{{cite web|title=What’s behind the Rangers’ yo-yoing of Brennan Othmann’s roster spot|author=Walker, Mollie|date=4 November 2025|accessdate=2025-11-07|publisher=New York Post|url=https://nypost.com/2025/11/04/sports/whats-behind-rangers-yo-yoing-of-brennan-othmanns-roster-spot/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangers Send Down Brennan Othmann To AHL After Short Stint|author=Mastey, Remy|date=3 November 2025|accessdate=2025-11-07|publisher=The Hockey News|url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/latest-news/rangers-send-down-brennan-othmann-to-ahl-after-short-stint}}</ref> Ranger coach [[Mike Sullivan]] said of Chmelař upon his joining the Rangers that “The conversations I had with [[Chris Drury]] and Ryan Martin told me that he’s been the best forward. He’s played extremely well, and he’s deserving of getting the call-up, and that’s why he’s here. I think it’s a great message for everybody; Performance matters. It matters, it matters in practice, it matters in the games. Whether you’re in New York or you’re in Hartford, performance matters.”<ref name=ready/> |
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Chmelař represented the Czechia at the [[2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2022]] and [[2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships]].<ref name=elite/><ref name=22juniors>{{cite news|via=newspapers.com|accessdate=2025-11-07|newspaper=Journal News|author=Mercogliano, Vincent Z.|title=The y NY Rangers prospects expected to compete|date=9 August 2022|page=B7|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-news/184492740/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Seven Rangers prospects playing in World Junior Championships|author=Walker, Mollie|date=13 August 2022|accessdate=2025-11-07|publisher=New York Post|url=https://nypost.com/2022/08/13/seven-rangers-prospects-playing-in-world-junior-championships/}}</ref> At the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships he only played 3 games and was primarily valued for his defensive ability.<ref name=elite/><ref name=22juniors/> At the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships he scored 3 goals and had 2 assists in 7 games as Czechia earned the silver medal.<ref name=elite/> Partially based on this performance, sportswriter Vincent Z. Mercogliano rated him as the Rangers’ 10th best prospect in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=NY Rangers 2023 prospect rankings: Successful year forces No. 10 onto the list|publisher=Lohud|url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2023/08/28/ny-rangers-2023-prospect-rankings-no-10-jaroslav-chmelar/70643585007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=undefined&gca-ft=0&gca-ds=sophi|author=Mercogliano, Vincent Z.|date=28 August 2023|accessdate=2025-11-07}}</ref> |
Chmelař represented the Czechia at the [[2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2022]] and [[2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships]].<ref name=elite/><ref name=22juniors>{{cite news|via=newspapers.com|accessdate=2025-11-07|newspaper=Journal News|author=Mercogliano, Vincent Z.|title=The y NY Rangers prospects expected to compete|date=9 August 2022|page=B7|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-news/184492740/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Seven Rangers prospects playing in World Junior Championships|author=Walker, Mollie|date=13 August 2022|accessdate=2025-11-07|publisher=New York Post|url=https://nypost.com/2022/08/13/seven-rangers-prospects-playing-in-world-junior-championships/}}</ref> At the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships he only played 3 games and was primarily valued for his defensive ability.<ref name=elite/><ref name=22juniors/> At the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships he scored 3 goals and had 2 assists in 7 games as Czechia earned the silver medal.<ref name=elite/> Partially based on this performance, sportswriter Vincent Z. Mercogliano rated him as the Rangers’ 10th best prospect in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=NY Rangers 2023 prospect rankings: Successful year forces No. 10 onto the list|publisher=Lohud|url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2023/08/28/ny-rangers-2023-prospect-rankings-no-10-jaroslav-chmelar/70643585007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=undefined&gca-ft=0&gca-ds=sophi|author=Mercogliano, Vincent Z.|date=28 August 2023|accessdate=2025-11-07}}</ref> |
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Jaroslav Chmelař is a Czech ice hockey forward who plays for the New York Rangers of the NHL. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 5th round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft with the 144th overall selection.[1][2]
After playing for junior teams in Czechia, Chmelař came to the United States for the 2022-23 season to attend Providence College and play for the Providence Friars, where he was a teammate of fellow Rangers prospect Brett Berard.[1] At the end of Providence’s 2023-24 season he joined the Rangers AHL affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack, playing in 7 games and scoring 2 goals.[1] He spent the entire 2024-25 season with Hartford, scoring 12 goals and 17 assists in 71 games.[1][2] He started the 2025-26 season with Hartford and was called up to the Rangers in November after scoring 2 goals and 3 assists in 9 games for Hartford.[3][4] Ranger coach Mike Sullivan said of Chmelař upon his joining the Rangers that “The conversations I had with Chris Drury and Ryan Martin told me that he’s been the best forward. He’s played extremely well, and he’s deserving of getting the call-up, and that’s why he’s here. I think it’s a great message for everybody; Performance matters. It matters, it matters in practice, it matters in the games. Whether you’re in New York or you’re in Hartford, performance matters.”[2]
Chmelař represented the Czechia at the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[1][5][6] At the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships he only played 3 games and was primarily valued for his defensive ability.[1][5] At the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships he scored 3 goals and had 2 assists in 7 games as Czechia earned the silver medal.[1] Partially based on this performance, sportswriter Vincent Z. Mercogliano rated him as the Rangers’ 10th best prospect in 2023.[7]
