Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nick Schmaltz

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nick Schmaltz made an impact.

Nick Schmaltz is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Utah Mammoth in the NHL. He formerly played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Arizona Coyotes before the franchise transferred its hockey assets to Utah. He is a professional athlete in the NHL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Joins Green Bay Gamblers

In 2011, Nick Schmaltz joined the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) as an affiliate player.

December 31, 2012: Hat-trick

On December 31, 2012, Nick Schmaltz recorded a hat-trick while playing for the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL).

2013: International Representation and Gold Medal

In 2013, Nick Schmaltz represented the United States at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and led the team in scoring. Later in 2013, he won a gold medal at the World Junior A Challenge, setting a new tournament record for points.

2014: Drafted by Blackhawks

At the end of the 2013-14 USHL season, in 2014, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Nick Schmaltz in the first round, 20th overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2014: College Hockey with North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Starting in the 2014-15 season, Nick Schmaltz began playing college ice hockey for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

2015: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2015, Schmaltz played for the United States junior team at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he scored his first goal and assist during a game against Switzerland.

October 12, 2016: NHL Debut

On October 12, 2016, Nick Schmaltz made his NHL debut in a 5–2 loss to the St. Louis Blues.

2016: NCAA Championship with North Dakota

In 2016, Nick Schmaltz and the North Dakota Fighting Hawks won the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. Schmaltz scored the game-winning goal in the tournament semifinals and added an assist in the championship victory.

2016: Leaves North Dakota and signs with Blackhawks

In 2016, Nick Schmaltz left North Dakota after winning a championship title and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks. He was also named to the All-Tournament Team.

2016: Bronze Medal at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2016, Schmaltz played in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, recording eight points in seven games and winning a bronze medal after Team USA defeated Sweden in the third-place match.

January 14, 2017: Called Back Up to Chicago

On January 14, 2017, Nick Schmaltz was called back up to Chicago as a replacement for the ill Artem Anisimov.

April 13, 2017: Postseason Debut

On April 13, 2017, Nick Schmaltz made his postseason debut with the Blackhawks in the first game in the first round of the 2017 playoffs.

October 5, 2017: Three-Point Outing

On October 5, 2017, Nick Schmaltz had a three-point outing with two goals and an assist in the Blackhawks' 10–1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2017: IIHF World Championship

In 2017, Nick Schmaltz represented the United States at the IIHF World Championship, recording three assists; the team failed to medal, losing to Finland in the semi-final.

2017: Breakout season with Blackhawks

In the 2017-18 season, Nick Schmaltz had a breakout season playing with Ryan Hartman and Patrick Kane for the Chicago Blackhawks.

November 2018: Traded to the Coyotes

In November 2018, Nick Schmaltz was traded to the Arizona Coyotes after not maintaining his offensive output with the Chicago Blackhawks.

November 25, 2018: Traded to the Arizona Coyotes

On November 25, 2018, Nick Schmaltz was traded by the Blackhawks to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini.

March 30, 2019: Signed contract extension with Coyotes

On March 30, 2019, Nick Schmaltz, set to become a restricted free agent, signed a seven-year, $40.95 million contract extension with the Coyotes.

2021: Franchise Record

During the Coyotes' 2021-22 roster overhaul, Nick Schmaltz was part of the core group of players they chose to build around. In March 2021, he set a franchise record with seven points in one game.

March 5, 2022: Seven-point game

On March 5, 2022, Nick Schmaltz became the first player in franchise history to record a seven-point game. He scored two goals and five assists in an 8–5 comeback win over the Ottawa Senators.

2023: Move to Utah Mammoth

In 2023, the Coyotes' franchise was suspended and team assets were transferred to the expansion Utah Mammoth, making Schmaltz a member of the Utah team.