Born Aug 27, 2008 · Litvínov, Czechia — Drafted 2026 · Rd 4, #24 overall
| SEASON | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42 | 20 | 3.21 | .902 | 3 |
| CAREER | 42 | 20 | 3.21 | .902 | 3 |
Marek Sklenicka
Philadelphia Flyers
2026 NHL Draft · No. 120 overall
2025-26 Season
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Seattle (WHL) | 42 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 3.21 | .902 | 3 |
| Career | 42 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 3.21 | .902 | 3 |
Marek Sklenicka (Czech: Sklenička) is a goaltender selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft — the second of two Czech goaltenders Philadelphia took in 2026, after Martin Psohlavec at No. 62. Born August 27, 2008 in Litvínov, Czechia, the 6-foot-3 netminder catches with his left hand.
Seattle selected him 22nd in the 2025 CHL Import Draft, and he led the Thunderbirds in wins as a rookie, going 20-12-6 with a .902 save percentage and three shutouts across 42 games while climbing NHL Central Scouting's North American goalie list from eighth at midterm to sixth. He was also an injury call-up to the first all-WHL Prospects Game since 2000, and internationally he started Czechia's bronze-medal game at the 2026 U18 Worlds, stopping 21 of 22.
Central Scouting's Al Jensen praised him as "very competitive with excellent net coverage... strong in the crease," and likened his athletic, position-first style to Elvis Merzlikins.
This page gathers Sklenicka's numbers, measurements, and draft details in one place. InGoal Magazine will expand its coverage as his career develops.
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Who drafted Marek Sklenicka?
Marek Sklenicka was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2026 NHL Draft (Round 4, No. 120 overall).
What team does Marek Sklenicka play for?
Marek Sklenicka plays for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League (WHL).
How big is Marek Sklenicka?
Marek Sklenicka is listed at 6’3″, 171 pounds, and catches left.
Where is Marek Sklenicka from?
Marek Sklenicka was born in Litvínov, Czechia.
What did Marek Sklenicka do in the WHL playoffs?
He stole a game to keep Seattle alive — a 50-save performance in a 4-3 win over Penticton to force a Game 5. “Sklenny was good. He held the fort and we live to fight another day,” his coach, Matt O’Dette, told the WHL. He had closed the regular season on a tear, going 4-0-2 with a 1.66 goals-against average over his final six starts.
Who drafted Marek Sklenicka?
The Philadelphia Flyers, in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft — their second Czech goaltender of the draft, after Martin Psohlavec.
Where does Marek Sklenicka play?
The Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL, who took him 22nd in the 2025 CHL Import Draft; he led the Thunderbirds in wins as a rookie and was a team Co-MVP.
How did Sklenicka do at the 2026 U18 Worlds?
He started and won Czechia’s bronze-medal game, stopping 21 of 22 shots against Latvia — the Czechs’ first U18 World Championship medal since 2014.
What is Marek Sklenicka known for?
A competitive, position-first style — scouts praise his net coverage and “elite motor” — and back-to-back Czech junior titles before he came to North America.
How old is Marek Sklenicka?
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Sources & credits: This profile is compiled from club, league and local-media reporting — among them NHL.com and the NHL clubs, the CHL and its member leagues (OHL, WHL and QMJHL), the USHL, NAHL, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, the IIHF and national federations, plus regional and club outlets. Any direct quotes belong to their original publishers; career data via Elite Prospects.