Jacob Micflikier

Jacob Micflikier
Born	(1984-07-11) July 11, 1984 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation	Professional ice hockey forward (retired)

Jacob Micflikier (born July 11, 1984) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. His most recent team was the Växjö Lakers competing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Playing career

Micflikier developed his early hockey skills at Shattuck St. Mary's, where he played on their hockey squad.

College

Following two seasons with the Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL, Micflikier enrolled at the University of New Hampshire. Beginning with the 2003–04 campaign, he was appointed assistant captain during his final collegiate year (2006–07).

He stands 24th on the University of New Hampshire Wildcats' all-time scoring list and earned the Ted Karmeris "Fan Favorite Award" three times. As a junior, Micflikier led his team with 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists), was honored as UNH's Most Valuable Player, and received the Guy Smith Award recognizing the top offensive player. Throughout his college tenure, he achieved four hat tricks.

Professional

On March 28, 2007, after completing his senior year, Micflikier signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO) with the Springfield Falcons, the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. In nine appearances, he tallied three goals and one assist.

The Falcons secured him to his initial professional one-year contract on July 25, 2007. During the 2007–08 season, he divided his time between Springfield and the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL.

For the 2008–09 season, Micflikier inked a one-year deal with the AHL's Rochester Americans, also splitting time with the ECHL's Florida Everblades. His performance earned him ECHL Player of the Week honors in November and subsequently Player of the Month and Player of the Week recognitions in November 2009.

He signed with the Albany River Rats on September 10, 2009. Playing primarily for Albany (59 games) and their shared ECHL affiliate Florida Everblades, he was selected for the ECHL All-Star Game during the 2009–10 season.

On July 29, 2010, Micflikier re-signed with the franchise now known as the Charlotte Checkers. He participated in all 78 AHL games that season, ranking third on the team with a total of 61 points.

Micflikier agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals on July 14, 2011, and was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, for the 2011–12 season.

In June 2012, he embarked on his first international contract by joining Swiss club EHC Biel in National League A (NLA), where he amassed 21 goals and 30 assists over 52 games.

The following season began with KHL's HC Dinamo Minsk, before transferring mid-season to Swiss side HC Lugano.

On July 25, 2014, Micflikier signed a one-year contract with SHL team Linköpings HC. He remained in Sweden for a subsequent year with Luleå HF, leading that squad in scoring with 21 goals and 20 assists across 62 SHL contests during the 2015–16 season.

In April 2016, he returned for a second tenure with Swiss club EHC Biel.

Personal

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Micflikier is of Jewish heritage.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001–02	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL		61	24	20	44	30		3	0	0	0	6
2002–03	Sioux Falls Stampede	USHL		59	31	36	67	26		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	University of New Hampshire	Hockey East		39	11	15	26	24		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	University of New Hampshire	Hockey East		42	20	24	44	44		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	University of New Hampshire	Hockey East		37	16	26	42	52		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	University of New Hampshire	Hockey East		36	11	27	38	37		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Springfield Falcons	AHL		9	3	1	4	4		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Stockton Thunder	ECHL		29	10	27	37	29		6	4	9	13	10
2007–08	Springfield Falcons	AHL		8	1	4	5	0		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Florida Everblades	ECHL		10	10	14	24	21		6	2	2	4	8
2008–09	Rochester Americans	AHL		39	4	12	16	12
2009–10	Florida Everblades	ECHL		16	9	23	32	15
2009–10	Albany River Rats	AHL		59	18	22	40	30		7	1	1	2	2
2010–11	Charlotte Checkers	AHL		78	29	32	61	80		14	0	3	3	6
2011–12	Hershey Bears	AHL		57	21	35	56	58		5	0	1	1	2
2012–13	EHC Biel	NLA		48	21	29	50	26		4	0	1	1	0
2013–14	HC Dinamo Minsk	KHL		11	3	0	3	8
2013–14	HC Lugano	NLA		35	16	11	27	(45)		2	(0)	1	(1)	10
2014–15	Linköping HC	SHL		54	24	23	47	26		11	5	2	7	10
2015–16	Luleå HF	SHL		52	19	14	33	34		10	2	6	8	6
AHL totals				250	76	106	182	184		26	1	5	6	10

Awards and honors

Award	Year(s)
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	2006

See also

• Notable Jewish ice hockey athletes