Nick Cicek is a Canadian-Turkish professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League. He is under contract with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 23 years
Height- 1.9 m
Weight- 91 kg
Born- 29 May 2000
Full name-Nicholas Cicek
Birthplace-Winnipeg, Canada
Profession-Canadian ice hockey defenceman
Nationality- Canadian
Current team-San Jose Sharks (Defenseman)
NHL team (P) Cur. Team Former teams-Vancouver Canucks; Abbotsford Canucks (AHL); San Jose Sharks
Parents
Cicek’s father, Nazim, and mother, Jillian hail from Turkey, and he possesses dual citizenship in both Canada and Turkey. His younger brother, Michael, is actively involved in major junior hockey with the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL.
Girlfriend
As of the latest available information, Nicholas Cicek is currently single, and details about his relationship status are not publicly disclosed, indicating a preference for keeping his personal life private.
Career
Junior Hockey Beginnings: Cicek initially played junior hockey in Winnipeg and was selected in the seventh round (149th overall) of the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft by the Portland Winterhawks.
WHL Career: He played in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Winterhawks for four seasons, captaining the team in his final season (2020–21) and achieving career highs in assists and points despite the shortened COVID-19 affected campaign.
Transition to Professional Career: As an undrafted free agent, Cicek embarked on his professional career by signing a one-year AHL contract with the San Jose Barracuda on May 20, 2021.
Impressive AHL Season: In his first full professional season (2021–22), Cicek quickly established himself within the Barracuda, finishing second in points and ranking 9th in league scoring among rookie defensemen.
NHL Debut:On April 12, 2022, Cicek signed his first NHL contract, agreeing to a two-year, entry-level deal with the San Jose Sharks. He began the 2022–23 season with the Barracuda and received his first NHL recall on November 15, 2022.
NHL Debut and First Point: Cicek made his NHL debut with the Sharks on November 15, 2022, playing in a top-four pairing role. In his second game, he recorded his first point, an assist on a goal to Matt Nieto, during a game against the Detroit Red Wings on November 17, 2022.
Nick Cicek Contract
Cicek signed a one-year AHL contract with the San Jose Barracuda on May 20, 2021, marking the beginning of his professional career. On April 12, 2022, he agreed to a two-year, entry-level deal with the Barracuda’s affiliate, the San Jose Sharks. This NHL contract secured his position within the Sharks organization until the conclusion of the 2023-2024 seasons.
Nick Cicek Net Worth
For the 2023–24 seasons, Nick Cicek commands a salary of $847,500, with a cap hit of $835,000. This includes $72,500 in signing bonuses and a base salary of $775,000. Born on May 29, 2000, the 23-year-old defenseman has inked a single contract with a total value of $1,670,000.
Latest News about Nick Cicek
Canucks Trade Jack Studnicka to Sharks in Exchange for Nick Cicek
Jack Studnicka’s stint with the Vancouver Canucks proved to be a brief one, as the speedy forward was traded to the San Jose Sharks in what amounts to a minor league deal. In exchange, the Sharks sent Nick Cicek and a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Canucks. Studnicka, 24, spent most of the season with AHL Abbotsford, contributing one goal and six assists in nine games.
Despite a strong training camp and initial NHL roster placement, Studnicka was reassigned to the AHL as the Canucks’ forward ranks regained full health. Having scored one goal in five NHL games this season, his transition from a junior top scorer to the NHL has faced challenges.
On the other side of the deal, Nick Cicek, a 23-year-old defenseman, has played 18 games with the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda this season, recording three points. He made his NHL debut with the Sharks last season, tallying four assists in 16 games. Known for his robust defensive style, Cicek, who played junior hockey for the Portland Winterhawks, is set to bolster the Abbotsford lineup.
Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin expressed gratitude to Studnicka and welcomed Cicek as a valuable addition for Abbotsford’s development.
