Definition
Dávid Bondra is a Slovak professional ice hockey forward who has played in North American junior and minor professional leagues and was selected in the National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings.
Overview
Born on 10 July 1999 in Bratislava, Slovakia, Bondra developed his early hockey career in the Slovak junior system before moving to North America to play in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He spent three seasons (2016–2019) with the Sudbury Wolves and the Erie Otters, where he recorded a combined total of 87 points in 169 regular‑season games. In the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bondra was selected in the third round, 73rd overall, by the Detroit Red Wings.
Following the draft, Bondra signed an entry‑level contract with Detroit and made his professional debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, during the 2019–2020 season. He has also appeared for the Detroit Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate, the Toledo Walleye. Internationally, Bondra has represented Slovakia at the IIHF World U18 Championships (2017) and the World Junior Championship (2019), contributing both offensively and defensively as a left‑winger.
Etymology/Origin
The given name “Dávid” is the Slovak form of “David,” derived from the Hebrew דָּוִד (Dāwīd) meaning “beloved.” The surname “Bondra” is of Slovak origin; while the precise linguistic derivation is not definitively documented, it is classified among Slovak family names and may be associated with regional or occupational roots typical of Central European surnames.
Characteristics
- Position: Left wing
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight: 176 lb (80 kg)
- Playing style: Recognised for speed, forechecking intensity, and versatility in both offensive and defensive zones.
- Professional experience: OHL (Sudbury Wolves, Erie Otters), AHL (Grand Rapids Griffins), ECHL (Toledo Walleye).
- International play: Member of Slovak national junior teams at U18 and U20 levels.
Related Topics
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL franchise)
- Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
- Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
- Slovak national ice hockey program
- NHL Entry Draft (2018)
- American Hockey League (AHL) development system
Note: All information presented is based on publicly available records up to 2023. No unverified personal details are included.