Patrik Rybár

Patrik Rybár (born 9 November 1993) is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Oulun Kärpät of the Finnish Liiga. His National Hockey League (NHL) rights are owned by the Detroit Red Wings.

For other uses, see Rybár.

Patrik Rybár
Born (1993-11-09) 9 November 1993
Skalica, Slovakia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
Liiga team
Former teams		 Oulun Kärpät
Mountfield HK
Grand Rapids Griffins
National team  Slovakia
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2011–present

Playing career

Rybár began his professional career for HC Slovan Bratislava of the Slovak Extraliga during the 2010–11 season, appearing in one game.

He has split his last four professional seasons between Slovakia and the Czech Republic, totaling a 47–26 record, 1.93 goals-against average (GAA), .927 save percentage and nine shutouts in two seasons with Mountfield HK from 2016 to 2018, and posting a 3.07 GAA and .920 save percentage with ŠHK 37 Piešťany in the Slovakian Extraliga from 2014 to 2016, including the Slovak Extraliga's top save percentage (.933) in 2015–16.[1]

During the 2017–18 season, he posted a 23–13 record for Mountfield HK, and led the league in both GAA (1.73) and shutouts (7), alongside a .932 save percentage. He helped his club reach the semifinals in the Extraliga playoffs, posting a 2.24 GAA and .918 save percentage in 12 playoff games.[1]

On 21 May 2018, Rybár signed a one-year, entry-level contract with Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.[1] In the 2018–19 season, after participating in the Red Wings training camp Rybár was assigned to play exclusively with American Hockey League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. He collected 16 wins in 37 appearances with the Griffins.

At the conclusion of his contract, Rybár was tendered a qualifying offer by the Red Wings, however he opted to return to Europe in agreeing to a one-year contract with Oulun Kärpät of the Finnish Liiga on 1 July 2019.[2]

International play

Rybár was named to the Slovakian Olympic team at the 2018 Winter Olympics, but did not see game action. He also represented Slovakia at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, appearing in three games with a 1–1 record, 2.49 GAA and .906 save percentage.[1]

Personal life

He is the son of former hockey player Pavol Rybár.[3]

References
  1. Kujawa, Kyle (21 May 2018). "Red Wings add free agent goaltender Patrik Rybar". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. "Patirk Rybar to mind the net" (in Finnish). Oulun Kärpät. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  3. "Patrik Rybár: Platiť bude otec!" (in Slovak). pluska.sk. 3 December 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2018.


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