History of Samuel Hlavaj in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 20, 2026

Samuel Hlavaj is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Iowa Wild in the AHL, while under contract with the Minnesota Wild of the NHL. He has represented Slovakia in the World Championships in both 2023 and 2024. Hlavaj's career is focused on professional hockey, specifically as a goaltender.

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May 2001: Samuel Hlavaj's birth

In May 2001, Samuel Hlavaj was born.

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2018: Signed for Lincoln Stars

In 2018, Samuel Hlavaj signed for the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League (USHL).

2019: Played for Sherbrooke Phoenix

In 2019, Samuel Hlavaj played for the Canadian side Sherbrooke Phoenix and later won the Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy.

2019: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2019, Samuel Hlavaj played for the Slovakia men's national junior ice hockey team at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

May 2023: Joined HC Škoda Plzeň

In May 2023, Samuel Hlavaj joined Czech side HC Škoda Plzeň, signing a two-year contract.

2023: World Championships

In 2023, Samuel Hlavaj played for Slovakia's senior team in the World Championships.

April 2024: Signed with Minnesota Wild

On 5 April 2024, Samuel Hlavaj enacted his NHL out clause after completing his first season with Plzeň and agreed to terms with the Minnesota Wild on a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2024–25 NHL season.

August 2024: Included in Slovakia Squad

In August 2024, Samuel Hlavaj was included in the Slovakia squad for the qualification tournament for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

2024: IIHF World Championship

At the 2024 IIHF World Championship, Samuel Hlavaj made five appearances for Slovakia, including a 4–0 win against Poland where he completed a shutout. He wore a mask with an image of Juraj Jánošík.