Nick Schmaltz is an American professional ice hockey forward born on February 23, 1996, in Madison, Wisconsin, and raised in Verona, Wisconsin.
He currently plays for the Utah Mammoth in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Known for his playmaking ability, vision, and two-way play as a center or winger, Schmaltz stands around 6 feet tall and has developed into a consistent top-six forward throughout his career.
He comes from an athletic family with deep ties to hockey and the University of North Dakota.
Siblings
Nick’s older brother, Jordan Schmaltz, is a professional defenseman who played in the NHL for teams including the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Islanders before continuing his career in Europe.
The brothers have faced each other on the ice in memorable NHL matchups.
Their younger sister, Kylie Schmaltz, initially played hockey but switched to volleyball, competing at the University of Kentucky.
The siblings grew up playing intense roller hockey games in their basement, often with Jordan and Kylie teaming up against Nick, fostering a competitive yet close family bond.
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Career
Schmaltz played junior hockey with the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he excelled and earned All-Rookie honors.
He followed his brother Jordan to the University of North Dakota, playing two seasons with the Fighting Hawks.
In his sophomore year, he helped lead North Dakota to the 2016 NCAA Division I national championship.
Drafted 20th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2014, Schmaltz made his NHL debut in 2016.
He showed promise with the Blackhawks, including strong chemistry on a line with Patrick Kane, before being traded to the Arizona Coyotes in 2018.
With the Coyotes (later transitioning to Utah), he emerged as a key offensive contributor, posting career-high seasons and serving as a reliable playmaker.
He has continued to produce at a high level with Utah, reaching the 60-plus point mark in multiple seasons and contributing to the team’s rebuild.
Throughout his journey, Schmaltz has been noted for his skill, hockey IQ, and family support system.
Accolades
Schmaltz was named to the NCHC All-Rookie Team and earned NCHC Honorable Mention All-Star recognition during his college career.
Internationally, he represented the United States at various youth levels, including winning silver at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup and setting a points record at the World Junior A Challenge.
In the NHL, Schmaltz has accumulated over 490 career points across more than 670 games, with standout seasons featuring 20+ goals and 30+ assists.
He has been a consistent performer on special teams and even-strength play, earning recognition for his versatility and production as a first-round pick who developed into a frontline NHL contributor.
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