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Vitek Vanecek

Goaltender · Utah Mammoth

2014 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 9 (#39) — Washington Capitals

Next Game

Mon, Mar 16 · 8:00 PM ET @ Stars

FOX4, Utah16, Victory+

Age 306'2"184 lbsCatches LeftHavlickuv Brod, CZE

Current Season

GP

16

W-L-OTL

4-9-3

GAA

2.74

SV%

.889

SO

1

GS

-

Last 5 Games

DateOppDecGASASV%
Mar 9@ CHIOTL326.885
Mar 5@ PHIW0161.000
Jan 27@ FLAW330.900
Jan 11vs CBJOTL336.917
Dec 29vs NSHL426.846

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.50M

Total Value

$1.50M

Expires

1 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Utah's Streak Hits Four in Chicago OT Heartbreaker

Utah snags a point in overtime at Chicago, stretching their streak to four games amid a tight Western wild-card scrum. Vitek Vanecek battles through 24 shots, but the Mammoth can't close it out after Dylan Guenther's 30th lights the lamp late. This road test exposes the grit keeping them ahead in the chase, with front offices noting every shift as the playoff push intensifies.

Utah Mammoth
Game Recap
Nazar's OT Power-Play Dagger Buries Utah

Frank Nazar grabs the puck in the slot and wires a wrist shot past Vitek Vanecek on the power play at 2:36 of overtime, handing the Blackhawks a clutch 3-2 win over Utah. Chicago improves to 3-0 against the Mammoth this season, with Drew Commesso stonewalling 22 shots in his first start since getting the emergency recall. Utah grabs a point and pads their Western wild-card lead despite the late heartbreak, setting up a quick rematch in Salt Lake City on Thursday.

Utah MammothChicago Blackhawks
News
Vanecek Tends Twine in Vegas

Vitek Vanecek straps in for the full 60 minutes between the pipes for the Utah Mammoth on the road against Vegas this Thursday. The 29-year-old journeyman netminder, now on his fifth NHL team in five years after stints with Washington, New Jersey, San Jose and Florida, holds the inside track as backup to Karel Vejmelka in Utah's crease.

Utah Mammoth
Game Recap
Vanecek's Rusty Return Delivers Shutout Perfection

Vitek Vanecek steps in cold after his first start since late January and stares down the Flyers like he never left the crease. The Mammoth backup, who's been riding the pine through a brutal East Coast swing and Olympic break hangover, flashes the form that nets him career win No. 100 while his squad scraps without Mikhail Sergachev.

Utah MammothPhiladelphia Flyers
Trades & Rumors
Vanecek's Shutout, Power Play Ignite Mammoth Pre-Deadline

Vitek Vanecek dusts off the cobwebs from his long layoff to notch his first shutout of the season and career win 100 against a Flyers squad riding a hot streak. The Utah Mammoth power play wastes no time erupting, with Nick Schmaltz cashing in early and Clayton Keller adding his touch amid Dylan Guenther's playmaking fireworks. Bill Armstrong's fresh acquisition of MacKenzie Weegar bolsters the blue line just as the team clings to wild-card hopes with the trade deadline looming tomorrow.

Utah MammothCalgary Flames
Game Recap
Vanecek Blanks Flyers for 100th Win

Vitek Vanecek channels his inner wall in Philadelphia, staring down a Flyers squad riding high off three straight wins and sniffing a wild-card spot. The Utah Mammoth netminder, who's bounced around from Panthers Cup contributor to recent struggles, picks the perfect night to remind everyone why GMs still whisper his name. With Ovechkin sniping and the Caps' faithful starving for home ice joy, this shutout doesn't just pad the milestone - it reignites trade deadline buzz across the league.

Philadelphia FlyersUtah Mammoth

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Vitek Vanecek's stats this season?
Vitek Vanecek has a 4-9-3 record in 16 games this season with a 2.74 GAA and .889 save percentage, including 1 shutout.
What team does Vitek Vanecek play for?
Vitek Vanecek is a goaltender for the Utah Mammoth.
What is Vitek Vanecek's contract?
Vitek Vanecek has a cap hit of $1.50M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Vitek Vanecek drafted?
Vitek Vanecek was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals in Round 2, Pick 9 (39 overall).
Where is Vitek Vanecek from?
Vitek Vanecek is 30 years old and was born in Havlickuv Brod, CZE.