Tomas Hertl: Stats, Net Worth, Married, Wife & NHL

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Tomas Hertl is a professional ice hockey player who has been playing for San Jose Sharks since 2012.

The Sharks picked the Czech player 17th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. At the moment, Hertl serves as a forward and alternate captain for the team.

Likewise, Tomas is the first Czech player to appear in an NHL game after Czechoslovakia’s dissolution. Before playing for the Sharks, he played for the HC Slavia Praha of the Czech Extraliga.

Tomas Hertl
Tomas Hertl.

Apart from being lauded for his defensive gameplay on the ice, Tomas is also loved for his dedication to his wife. So who is she?

Well, if you folks want to know more about his wife, alongside his career and other information, then read this article.

Tomas Hertl: Quick Facts

Full Name Tomas Hertl
Birth Date November 12, 1993
Birth Place Prague, Czech Republic
Known as Tomas Hertl
Religion Unknown
Nationality Czech
Ethnicity White
Education Unknown
Horoscope Scorpio
Father’s Name Unknown
Mother’s Name  Unknown
Siblings Jaroslav Hertl
Age 30 Years Old
Height 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Weight 98 kgs(215 lbs)
Build Athletic
Eye color Dark Brown
Profession Professional Ice Hockey Player
Active years 2011-present
Position Centre
Team San Jose Sharks
Jersey Number 48
Marital Status Married
Spouse/ Partner  Aneta Netolicka
Net Worth  $10 million
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Merch Jersey, Trading Cards
Last Update March, 2024

What is Tomas Hertl nationality?- Family and Education

The professional ice hockey athlete for the San Jose Sharks, Tomas Hertl, was born in Prague, Czech Republic.

As you can see, he is Czech by nationality while his ethnicity is white. Sadly, Tomas hasn’t shared much information regarding his parents.

tomas hertl parents
tomas hertl parents

Besides his parents, Tomas has an older brother named Jaroslav Hertl, who is also a former professional ice hockey defenceman. 

How old is Tomas Hertl?- Age and Body Measurements

Tomas Hertl, a professional ice hockey player, was born on November 12, 1993, which makes him [calculate years datestring=”11/12/1993″] Years Old as of now.

Likewise, his sun sign is Scorpio. And from what we know, the people of this sign are known for being mysterious, passionate, and loyal.

Tomas is 26 years old.
Tomas is 26 years old.

Aside from his personality, Hertl is also blessed with agility and speed. With years of training on the ice, Hertl has mastered his movements and precision. He is 6 feet 2 inches(188 cm) and weighs around 98 kgs(215 lbs).

Not to mention, Sports Illustrated‘s Allan Muir even lauded Tomas for his physical stature and defensive play.

“Hertl’s not the most agile skater or finisher, and he has a tendency to try to do too much. But given the opportunity to shoot, he can be dangerous.”

Likewise, Tomas is an attractive personality with his short dark brown hair and eyes.

Tomas Hertl- Early Playing Career

When it comes to Tomas, there are not many details on his career. But from what we know, he started playing ice hockey with HC Slavia Praha in the Czech Extraliga.

There Hertl played on the U18 and U20 squads between 2009 and 2010.

During his time at the Praha, Hertl became the third-highest scorer on the U20 team with 12 goals and 26 assists.

The following season, Tomas was one of the four players to make it into the U20 team with 40+ points, 14 goals, and 27 assists. 

Tomas Hertl San Jose Sharks, NHL Draft
Tomas Hertl serves as a forward and alternate captain for the Sharks.

By the end of the 2011-12 season, he became the fourth-leading scorer for Slavia with 11 goals and 15 assists.

Even before the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Hertl fifth among European skaters.

Likewise, Sports Illustrated ranked Hertl as the 18th best prospect in the 2012 draft. Other than that, ISS Hockey, The Hockey News, and TSN praised Tomas for his performance and selected him as the NHL candidate.

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After judging his impressive defensive play and speed, San Jose Sharks picked him in the 2012 draft in the 17th overall.

Tomas became the first European player drafted with the Sharks’ top pick since Czech Lukas Kaspar in 2004. 

Tomas Hertl with San Jose Sharks

Following his draft in 2012, Tomas signed a three-year entry-level contract with San Jose on June 3, 2013.

He scored three goals during the preseason, one assist, and joined Joe Thornton and Brent Burns on the line. Finally, on October 3, Hertl made his NHL debut against the Vancouver Canucks. 

At the age of 19, Hertl became the first teenager to play in a season opener for the Sharks after Marc-Edouard Vlasic back in 2006.

With that, Hertl scored two goals for the Sharks in one game. Likewise, after his four goals against the New York Rangers, Hertl became the fourth-youngest player in the NHL to record such a feat in a game.

Since Owen Nolan in 1995, Tomas was the first Sharks to score four goals in a game. Tomas became the October Rookie of the Month with eight goals and 11 points in just 13 games.

But after his knee injury in December with the kings, Tomas had to sit out games for a month. Since he had surgery on his MCL and PCL, he was expected to be out for six months.

Moreover, on June 29, 2016, Hertl signed a two-year contract worth $6 million to remain with the Sharks. Tomas signed another four-year contract extension on July 2, 2018.

Also, in the 2018-19 season, Hertl scored 74 points in a total of 77 games as the San Jose Sharks advanced to the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. 

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Similarly, the Sharks beat the Colorado Avalanche in seven games after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights. Then the team lost to the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Finals.

Following his progress with the Sharks, Tomas participated in the 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Games as an alternate to an injured teammate, Logan Couture.

He took part in the Pacific Division’s 10-5 semifinal victory over the Central Division. There Hertl became the first Sharks player to score four goals in an All-Star Game. 

International Play

Apart from his time with the Sharks, Tomas has also played for his national team. At the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championships, he joined the Czech Republic and scored a goal while his team finished eighth.

Then Hertl participated in the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships for the Czech.

During the 2013 edition, the Czech team finished fifth, where he scored three goals and two assists.

Likewise, he then played with the national team again at the 2013 IIHF World Championship, becoming one of the youngest players.

Sadly, because of his knee injury against the Kings, Hertl was forced to have surgery and missed out on taking part in the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

But Tomas made his return to the Czech team for the 2015 IIHF World Championship.

Net Worth and Income Estimation- How much is Tomas Hertl’s net worth?

As a professional ice hockey player, Tomas Hertl has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Not to mention, Tomas has been playing professionally since his NHL draft in 2012.

Likewise, in 2013, Tomas earned around $925,000 thousand as an average salary with the Sharks. He also signed a four-year contract worth $22.5 million with San Jose Sharks on July 3, 2018. 

Not to mention, the contract also includes a guaranteed sum with a signing bonus of $8 million.

Hertl has managed to earn more than $14 million from his successful career since his NHL career kicked off.

Tomas Hertl’s Wife and Personal Life

Talking about his personal life, Tomas is not vocal about his love life, But judging from his social sites and news portals, it is found that Tomas is married to his wife, Aneta Netolicka.

After dating for five whole years, the two finally tied the knot in June of 2019.

tomas hertl parents
tomas hertl parents

Likewise, on October 30, 2020, the lovely couple solidified their marriage by welcoming their first child, a baby boy Tobias Hertl.

Aside from that, the two have been away from any gossips and controversies regarding their marriage. At the moment, the family of three is living a blissful life.

Social Media Presence:

Tobias Hertl is quite active in social media and has built a huge social profile. Hertl is available on most popular social networking sites like Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Tomas Hertl via these links.

Twitter account: 89.1k Followers

Instagram account: 80.7k Followers

People also ask:

What happened to Tomas Hertl? 

Tomas Hertl tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee and missed the final 18 games of the Sharks’ season.

The injury happened on Jan 29, 2020, while playing against the Vancouver Canucks, just four days after playing in his first All-Star Game. 

What stick or curve does Tomas Hertl use?

Tomas Hertl uses CCM RBZ Speedburner stick.

When does Tomas Hertl return?

Tomas Hertl has returned back in action and, officially, back on the scoreboard. Tomas scored San Jose’s first goal on January 2021 in the season opener while playing against the Arizona Coyotes. 

Likewise, he becomes the first Shark of any kind to score a goal in nearly a year.

 

Kriti
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Kriti is a senior content writer and editor for biography, news, and gossips. She has previously worked for TVShowStars under the alias "Kira." Besides being an avid reader and anime fan, she loves perusing through YouTube/Spotify and discovering Indie bands.

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