History of Kevin Fiala in Timeline

Kevin Fiala is a Swiss professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Drafted 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in 2014, Fiala initially played in Sweden for Malmö Redhawks and HV71, splitting time between their junior and senior teams. He then transitioned to North America, dividing his time between the Predators and their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, before solidifying his NHL career.

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July 1996: Kevin Fiala Born

On July 1996, Kevin Fiala was born. He is a Swiss professional ice hockey left winger.

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2003: Historical Context

In 2003, Andrei Kostitsyn and Vadim Karaga (both with Belarus) were the first two players to play in the under-18, World Junior, and World Championship in the same year. Kevin Fiala would later achieve this milestone.

2009: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2009, Kevin Fiala played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Swiss Eastern team.

2012: Joined Malmö Redhawks

In 2012, Kevin Fiala joined the Swedish club Malmö Redhawks, playing in various junior leagues.

2012: Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2012, Kevin Fiala played in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament as a member of the Swiss U18 national team.

2013: Debuted for HV71 and European Trophy

In 2013, Kevin Fiala debuted for HV71 during the European Trophy and split time between the junior and senior teams. He was praised by Head Coach Ulf Dahlén.

2013: Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2013, Kevin Fiala played in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament as a member of the Swiss U18 national team.

May 2014: IIHF World Championship

In May 2014, Kevin Fiala represented Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship in Belarus, registering two assists in seven games.

July 2014: Signed with Nashville Predators

In July 2014, Kevin Fiala signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators after being drafted 11th overall.

2014: Joined Milwaukee Admirals and NHL Debut

In 2014, Kevin Fiala started the season with HV71 but was reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals in January and made his NHL debut against the Montreal Canadiens on March 24.

2014: Drafted by Nashville Predators

In 2014, Kevin Fiala was selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in the NHL Entry Draft after playing for HV71.

January 2016: First NHL Goal

On January 14, 2016, Kevin Fiala scored his first NHL goal against Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. He spent most of the season with Milwaukee, totaling 50 points in 66 games.

2016: Made Predators Opening Night Roster

In 2016, Kevin Fiala made the Predators opening night roster and appeared in 54 games, scoring 11 goals. He also played for the Admirals.

April 2017: Fractured Femur in Playoffs

On April 26, 2017, during the first game of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues, Kevin Fiala suffered a broken left femur after a collision, ending his playoff run. He had scored two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks in the previous series.

2018: Played for the Predators

During the 2018-19 season, Kevin Fiala played for the Nashville Predators, tallying 10 goals and 32 points in 64 games.

2018: IIHF World Championship Silver Medal

In 2018, Kevin Fiala participated in the IIHF World Championship, where the Swiss team won the silver medal. Fiala had a chance to win the gold in overtime but missed, eventually losing in the shootout to Sweden.

February 2019: Traded to Minnesota Wild

On February 25, 2019, Kevin Fiala was traded to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Mikael Granlund. He had tallied 10 goals and 32 points in 64 games with the Predators during the 2018-19 season.

September 2019: Signed Extension with Wild

On September 11, 2019, Kevin Fiala signed a two-year extension with the Minnesota Wild.

August 2021: Agreed to Contract with Wild

In August 2021, specifically on August 16, Kevin Fiala agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

June 2022: Traded to Los Angeles Kings

On June 29, 2022, Kevin Fiala was traded by the Wild to the Los Angeles Kings for Brock Faber and a first-round pick in 2022 and subsequently signed a seven-year contract extension with the Kings for $55.125 million.