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Jakub Dobeš

Jakub Dobeš is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jakub Dobeš is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in Ostrava, Czech Republic, he was selected by Montreal in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut with a shutout win in December 2024.

Early life and junior career

Dobeš was born in Ostrava, Czech Republic, and developed as a goaltender in Czech and North American junior hockey. Elite Prospects lists AZ Havířov as a youth team.

College hockey

He played for the Ohio State Buckeyes in U.S. college hockey before signing with Montreal after the 2022–23 season.

Professional career

Montreal selected Dobeš in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He later joined the Canadiens organization and also spent time with Laval in the American Hockey League before establishing himself in the NHL.

NHL debut and recent seasons

Dobeš made a notable NHL debut by shutting out Florida in December 2024. NHL and ESPN player pages list him as an active Canadiens goaltender, and his 2025–26 totals ranked among the team’s most prominent goaltending results.

Key facts

  • Jakub Dobeš is a Czech goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens.
  • He was drafted 136th overall by Montreal in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He played college hockey for Ohio State University.
  • He made his NHL debut on December 28, 2024, with a shutout win.
  • He signed a three-year contract with the Canadiens on July 2, 2026.
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Canadian context

He plays for the Montreal Canadiens, one of Canada’s most prominent NHL franchises, and is part of a Czech player pipeline to Canadian professional hockey.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jakub Dobeš?
He is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL.
When was Jakub Dobeš born?
He was born on May 27, 2001.
Which team drafted Jakub Dobeš?
The Montreal Canadiens drafted him 136th overall in 2020.
Where is Jakub Dobeš from?
He is from Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Did Jakub Dobeš play college hockey?
Yes. He played for the Ohio State Buckeyes before signing with Montreal.
What is Jakub Dobeš known for in the NHL?
He made a shutout debut for Montreal against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on December 28, 2024.

References

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/player/jakub-dobes-8482487
    Supports: Team, NHL debut, shutout debut, 2025–26 statistics, 2026 contract
  2. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/388218/jakub-dobes
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, height, weight, position, catches, draft selection, youth team
  3. Ohio State Buckeyes — https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/jakub-dobe/7458
    Supports: College hockey background and signing after the 2022–23 season
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4697686/jakub-dobes
    Supports: Team, position, birthdate, birthplace, active status, experience
  5. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/dobesja01.html
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, height, weight