History of Akira Schmid in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 9, 2025

Akira Schmid is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Schmid's career highlights include his transition from being drafted to becoming a player in the NHL.

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May 2000: Akira Schmid Born

On May 2000, Akira Schmid was born. He is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender.

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2017: Loaned Multiple Times

During the 2017–18 season, Schmid was loaned multiple times from his junior team to professional teams within Switzerland.

2018: Drafted by New Jersey Devils

In 2018, Akira Schmid was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the fifth round, 136th overall, in the NHL entry draft.

2018: Played in Relegation Match

In 2018, Schmid appeared in one game at the National League level, a relegation match, within the SCL Tigers system.

May 2021: Signed with New Jersey Devils

On May 17, 2021, Schmid signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.

December 2021: NHL Debut

On December 11, 2021, Akira Schmid made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut in a 4–2 loss to the New York Islanders, becoming the first goaltender to debut in the NHL directly from the USHL.

November 2022: First NHL Win

On November 10, 2022, Schmid collected his first career NHL win with the Devils in a 4–3 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators.

February 2023: First NHL Shutout

On February 25, 2023, Schmid recorded his first NHL shutout with the Devils in a 7–0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.

June 2024: Traded to Vegas Golden Knights

On June 29, 2024, Akira Schmid and Alexander Holtz were traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Paul Cotter and a third-round pick in 2025 during the 2024 NHL entry draft. He later signed a two-year contract with Vegas on July 3.

2024: IIHF World Championship Silver Medal

In 2024, Schmid represented Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal, recording a 15-save shutout in a preliminary round match against Great Britain.