Adam Klapka will reach a milestone Tuesday night by playing in his 100th NHL game as the Calgary Flames take on the New York Rangers.
The Prague, Czechia native is in his third season with the Flames and has recorded 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points, along with 145 penalty minutes, in his first 99 NHL appearances.
Klapka’s path to the league hasn’t been traditional. After going undrafted, the towering forward signed with the Calgary organization in 2022 and spent time developing with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers before carving out a role at the NHL level.
“It’s great” Klapka told Flames TV on Tuesday when asked if he would play in his 100th game. “When I signed with the Flames four years ago, I never thought there would be this many games, so I’m really enjoying it, and I hope (I’ll) add a few hundred more.”
"I hope there will be a few hundred more."
Adam Klapka looks back on his NHL journey as he prepares to play his 100th career game tonight. pic.twitter.com/Q8Lvrb4MTy
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At 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds, Klapka has become a formidable physical presence. His physical style of play has been particularly notable this season, where he currently ranks third in the NHL with 235 hits.
