Moritz Seider


Moritz Seider is a German professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League as a prospect with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Red Wings, 6th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

A top prospect for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, he was tabbed as "the best German defence prospect since Christian Ehrhoff" by The Hockey Writers. On June 21, 2019, he was selected in the first round, sixth overall, by the Detroit Red Wings. On July 14, 2019, he was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings.

International play

At the 2019 World Junior Championship Division IA tournament, he led all defensemen in scoring.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours