Gregory Hofmann
Jersey Number: 15
Player information for Gregory Hofmann
Position
Left Wing
Height
6'0" (183cm)
Born
November 13, 1992
Number
15
Shoots
Left
Weight
194 lbs (88kg)
Birthplace
Biel, SUI
Years in Columbus
1
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Player Career Notes
- Spent his only NHL season with Columbus, collecting 2-5-7 and eight penalty minutes in 24 appearances in 2021-22.
- Notched his first career NHL goal – and added an assist – with the Blue Jackets on Oct. 25, 2021 vs. Dallas (Braden Holtby).
- Made his NHL debut on Oct. 14, 2021 vs. Arizona and collected his first career point one game later on Oct. 16 vs. Seattle.
- Returned to Switzerland after his stint with the Blue Jackets and has played for EV Zug for the past four seasons.
- Notched 19-14-33 and 22 PIM in 43 appearances with the club in 2024-25.
- Also spent 12 seasons in Switzerland’s top professional league (NLA) with EV Zug, HC Lugano, HC Davos and HC Ambri-Piotta from 2009-21 prior to making his NHL debut.
- Helped EV Zug win the NLA championship in both 2021 and 2022 as well Davos win the 2015 NLA championship.
- Led the league in goals with 30 in 2019 and notched 20-plus goals in three-straight campaigns from 2017-20 as well as 40-plus points in three consecutive seasons from 2018-21.
- Has represented Switzerland at numerous international tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 Olympic Games and five IIHF World Championships (2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2025) and won a silver medal at the 2025 tournament.
CBJ Career Regular Season Stats
| Season | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33 |
| Totals | 24 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33 |
Transaction History
- Drafted by Carolina in the fourth-round, 103rd overall, at the 2011 NHL Draft.
- Acquired by Columbus from Carolina in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft on Feb. 13, 2021.
- Contract terminated on Jan. 14, 2022.