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Top 10 Little Known Facts about Nico Hischier

Nico Hischier was born on 4th January 1999. He is a Swiss professional ice hockey center and captain of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

In 2015, Hischier made his professional debut in his home country of Switzerland. After that, he spent time in the top-tier National League A (NLA) and the second-tier National League B. He joined the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

In his first season here, he was named rookie of the year along with an award for best rookie in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). He was regarded as a strong two-way forward and a top prospect for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Hischier was selected first overall by the Devils. He made his NHL debut in 2017 and was named captain of the Devils in 2021. Now let’s look at some top little-known facts about Nico Hischier.

1. Hischier Comes from A Family of Athletes

Hischier was born into a family of athletics. His mother Katja was a sports instructor and his father Rino was a football player for FC Naters. He has an elder brother named Luca and a sister named Nina, making him the youngest of three children.

While Nina excelled at volleyball in Switzerland, Luca plays for EHC Biel in the NL. Katja took both her sons to nearby Visp to learn to skate because there were no rinks in Naters. They discovered hockey there.

2. At the Age Of 15, Nico Moved to Bern and Joined Sc Bern

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Hischier competed with a youth team from Zürich in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments in 2011 and 2012. He participated in the EHC Visp program as a child.

At the age of 15, he moved from his native canton of Valais, in the south of Switzerland to Bern. There he joined SC Bern. He had followed in his brother’s footsteps who had done the same at that age.

This allowed Hischier to play at the top levels of the Swiss under-17 and under-20 leagues. He began the 2015-16 season with EHC Visp. The team was an affiliate of SC Bern in the National League B (second-highest Swiss league).

Hischier was brought to the top team on 13 November that year. This was due to several players being out with injuries in Bern. Hischier would appear in 15 games for Bern while spending the majority of the campaign with Visp.

3. The Halifax Mooseheads Selected Hischier Sixth Overall in the 2016 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft

Hischier was chosen sixth overall by the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in the 2016 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft. The draft was conducted between three Canadian major junior leagues (the QMJHL, the Ontario Hockey League, and the Western Hockey League). Hischier committed to joining Halifax.

Hischier lost the team scoring championship to Maxime Fortier in his debut season with the Mooseheads. He was also tenth overall in the QMJHL, with 38 goals and 86 points.

As a result, Hischier received the Michael Bossy Trophy as the greatest professional prospect in the league. He also received the RDS cup as the QMJHL Rookie of the Year. Additionally, he was named to the QMJHL All-Star Team.

4. Going into the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Hischier Was Regarded as A Candidate to Be Selected First Overall

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Hischier was thought to be a top prospect coming into the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. By the end of the season, he was a potential first-round pick.

Before the draft, Hischier was rated as the second-best North American skater by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. He was considered a fantastic offensive talent with exceptional hockey sense. In addition to his exceptional skating skills, Hischier was considered a great two-way player.

5. Became the First Swiss Player to Be Drafted First Overall

The New Jersey Devils picked Hischier with the first overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. This made him the first Swiss player to be drafted first overall. On July 15, 2017, he agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils.

6. Made His NHL Debut with The Devils Against Colorado Avalanche

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Hischier was selected for the Devil’s opening-day roster after a solid preseason and training camp. During the preseason, he led the team in scoring seven points in four games.

On October 7th, 2017, against the Colorado Avalanche, he made his NHL debut. Hischier finished the regular season as the Devils’ second-best scorer (behind Hart Trophy-winning linemate Taylor Hall).

This was with 52 points, including 20 goals and 32 assists. His contribution assisted the group in earning their first playoff berth since 2012.

7. On 18 0ctober 2019, The Devils Signed Hischier

Hischier participated in the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation national team prospects camp before the 2019–20 season. The Devils announced on October 16, 2019, that Hischier had suffered an upper-body injury during a match against the Florida Panthers.

Hischier was given a seven-year, $50.75 million contract extension by the Devils two days later. This was despite Hischier’s ability to become a restricted free agent.

8. He Was Announced as the 12th Captain in The Devils’ History

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Hischier missed the start of the 2020–21 season due to a leg injury sustained before training camp. He made his season debut on 20 February 2021 against the Buffalo Sabres.

Before the game, Hischier was announced as the 12th captain in the Devils team history. He thereby became the league’s youngest captain. He succeeded Andy Greene as Captain.

9. Hischier Made His International Debut in the 2015 LIHF World U18 Championships

The 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships were Hischier’s international competition debut, and they were held in his native Switzerland. Hischier scored one goal as the Swiss team finished fourth overall.

He scored four points at the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championships as Switzerland finished ninth. Hischier was the youngest player in Switzerland and the second-youngest player overall at the 2016 World Junior Championships.

Hischier was selected to represent Switzerland at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. With nine points in eight games, Hischier would finish the tournament.

10. Hischier Has Been Compared to Former NHL Player Pavel Datsyuk Severally

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Hischier has been compared to former NHL player Pavel Datsyuk as a well-rounded player who can play both great defense and attack. Pavel Datsyuk was renowned as a skilled two-way forward.

Hischier himself has drawn the comparison and claimed that he adopts Datsyuk’s style cues. He also sports the same jersey number,13.