Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Filip Hronek was born November 2, 1997 in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. He is a defender in the National Hockey League. 

Hronek was drafted 53rd overall by the Red Wings in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut for the Red Wings on 4 October 2018 and on 13 October 2018, Hronek scored his first career NHL goal. During the 2018–19 season, Hronek recorded five goals and 18 assists in 46 games for the Red Wings. His 23 points led all Red Wings rookies, and ranked fourth in NHL scoring by a rookie defenceman. He finished the season on a four-game point streak, the longest point streak by a Red Wings rookie defenceman since 1991–92, and posted seven total points in his last six games. Following the completion of the Red Wings' season, he was re-assigned to the Griffins. Hronek was named the 2019 Red Wings Rookie of the Year in voting conducted by Detroit Sports Media. On 3 September 2021, Hronek signed a three-year, $13.2 million contract with the Red Wings.

Hronek was traded to the Canucks in March of 2023.