Kirby Dach

Kirby Dach (born January 21, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Dach played parts of three seasons with Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Blades. He was named as an alternate captain for the team in January 2019 and played in that year's CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game where he captained Team Orr.

He was drafted 3rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2019 NHL entry draft. On July 8, 2019, Dach signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Blackhawks. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Rockford IceHogs. He played 3 games with them before being called up to the Blackhawks. On October 20, 2019, Dach made his NHL debut in a 5–3 loss against the Washington Capitals. On October 22, he scored his first NHL goal against Marc-André Fleury in a 2–1 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights. He helped the Blackhawks during the playoffs. They defeated the Edmonton Oilers three games to one in an upset victory, knocking them out of the playoffs. They were eventually defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one in the first round. He missed much of the next season after suffering a wrist injury during the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

During the 2022 NHL entry draft on July 7, the Blackhawks traded Dach to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for the 13th overall pick and a second-round pick. On September 7, 2022, Dach signed a four-year, $13.45 million contract to stay with the Canadiens.

Personal life
Dach's younger brother Colton is also a professional ice hockey player and plays for the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Category:2001 births
Category:Living people
Category:Canadian ice hockey centres
Category:Chicago Blackhawks players
Category:Ice hockey people from Alberta
Category:Montreal Canadiens players
Category:Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players
Category:Saskatoon Blades players