Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Filip Zadina was born November 27, 1999 in Pardubice, Czech Republic. He is a right wing in the National Hockey League.

Zadina was drafted 6th overall by the Red Wings in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He soon agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Red Wings on 7 July 2018. After attending Red Wings training camp prior to the 2018–19 season, Zadina was reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League on 30 September. On 23 February 2019, Zadina was recalled by the Red Wings. Prior to being recalled, he recorded 15 goals and 16 assists in 45 games with the Griffins, ranking third on the team in goals and fourth in points. He made his NHL debut for the Red Wings the next day. On 5 March, he scored his first career NHL goal in his fourth NHL game.