Hometown
North Chelmsford, MA
Education
Boston University
Quick Facts
- Position - Center
- Started his NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres in 2015
- Son of His parents Bob and Anne Eichel
Biographical Information
Eichel began skating at age three and quickly rose through youth hockey. After starring at Boston University, he was drafted 2nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2015. Eichel scored in his NHL debut and became known for his offensive talent, later evolving into a complete two-way center after joining the Vegas Golden Knights in 2021. He helped lead Vegas to their first Stanley Cup in 2023 and is now recognized as one of the league’s top all-around forwards.
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2019 – 7th (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2015, 2017, 2019
- Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
- Bronze – 2015 (Team - Men)
Career Highlights
- World Cup of Hockey, Toronto, 2017 (Team - Men)
- World Junior Championship, 2015 (Team - Men)
- World Championship Under 18, 2014 (Team - Men)
- World Junior Championship, Malmö, 2014 (Team - Men)
- World Championship Under 18, Sochi, 2013 (Team - Men)