Nick Schmaltz

Nick Schmaltz (born February 23, 1996) is an American ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Utah Hockey Club of the National Hockey League (NHL). Schmaltz was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Schmaltz was born in Madison, Wisconsin, but grew up in Verona, Wisconsin.
Schmaltz was ranked 19th by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau on their final list of the top draft-eligible North American skaters leading into the 2014 NHL Entry DraftNHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings Feature 32 All-American Prospects Game Alums | USA Hockey National and he was projected to be a first round selection.Nick Schmaltz Top 30 NHL Draft Prospect He played junior hockey with the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2012 to 2014,2014 NHL Draft Profile #24: Nick Schmaltz - Last Word On Sports - Last Word On Sports where in his first season he was named to the 2012–13 USHL All- Rookie Team.United States Hockey League - USHL Names 2012-13 All-Rookie Team
==International==
Playing with the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, Schmaltz was named the tournament's most valuable playerUSA wins gold again at World Junior A Challenge; 4-1 win over Russia - Hockey - The Vanguard as led Team USA to capture the gold medal.United States 7 - Switzerland 4
==Family==
He is the younger brother of Jordan Schmaltz, a first-round draft choice in 2012 by the St. Louis Blues.Nick Schmaltz aims to follow in brother's footsteps | The Scouting Report
==Awards and honors==
Honours 	Year 	
USHL All-Rookie Team 	2012–13	Gamblers Hockey
World Junior A Challenge Gold Medal 	2013 	The Scouting Report
World Junior A Challenge Most Valuable Player	2013 	United States wins gold medal at 2013 World Junior A Challenge
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