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Christian Fischer
Christian Fischer
	Fischer with the Tucson Roadrunners in 2017
Born	April 15, 1997 (age 27); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position	Center / Right wing
Shoots	Right
NHL team; Former teams	Detroit Red Wings; Arizona Coyotes
NHL draft	32nd overall, 2015; Arizona Coyotes
Playing career	2016–present

Christian Fischer (born April 15, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Arizona Coyotes, 32nd overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Fischer played his juniors leagues with Chicago Mission Bantam AAA, Chicago Mission Midget AAA, and Chicago Mission U16, registering 44 goals and 95 points in a total of 77 games in the 3 seasons. He was selected in the 11th Round of the 2013 OHL Priority Selection, however he was not signed.

After that, he played in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, and played with the USA U17 hockey team. The following season he competed with the U18 and the Junior Team again and was selected 32nd overall by Arizona in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.^[1] On March 5, 2015, Fischer scored the fastest goal in USHL history, scoring six seconds into a game against the Omaha Lancers.^[2]

On August 20, 2015, Fischer was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes.^[3] On August 24 Fischer came to terms in continuing his junior career with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, who previously drafted him in 2013.

After completing his rookie campaign with the Spitfires in 2015–16, Fischer continued his year by signing an amateur try-out contract with the Coyotes' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons on April 7, 2016.^[4] He made his professional debut with the Falcons, finishing with 3 points in 6 games. On January 21, 2017, he was called up to the Arizona Coyotes and played in his NHL debut against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With just over two minutes left in the second period, Fischer scored his first NHL goal from a feed from teammates Jamie McGinn and Alexander Burmistrov in a 5–3 victory.^[5]

Fischer then spent the entirety of the 2017–18 season with the Coyotes in the NHL, finishing his rookie campaign with 33 points in 79 games. Following his rookie season, Fischer was named to the Coyotes opening night roster for the 2018–19 season.^[6] Fischer recorded his first career NHL hat trick on October 23, in a 4–1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.^[7]

On October 28, 2022, in the 1st period, Fischer scored the first NHL goal in the Mullett Arena, the temporary home of the Arizona Coyotes which is shared by the ASU Sun Devils. Later in the period, he scored the second goal in Mullett Arena.^[8]

On July 2, 2023, Fischer signed a one-year, $1.125 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings.^[9]

International play

Fischer represented the United States by playing on the National U17 Team in January 2014, and the National U18 Team in 2015, winning 2 gold medals and adding 3 goals and 11 assists in the 2 tournaments.

Personal life

Fischer resides in Scottsdale, Arizona year-round. His favorite hobbies include golf, listening to the musical artist Drake and going to the movies.^[10] In the summer of 2022, Fischer officiated his sister's wedding in Wisconsin.^[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2012–13	Chicago Mission 16U AAA	HPHL	25	12	14	26	10	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	U.S. NTDP Juniors	USHL	34	11	12	23	6	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	U.S. NTDP U17	USDP	54	19	23	42	23	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	U.S. NTDP Juniors	USHL	25	15	15	30	10	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	U.S. NTDP U18	USDP	66	31	33	64	22	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Windsor Spitfires	OHL	66	40	50	90	34	5	1	2	3	0
2015–16	Springfield Falcons	AHL	6	2	1	3	0	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Tucson Roadrunners	AHL	57	20	27	47	28	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	7	3	0	3	0	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	79	15	18	33	14	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	71	11	7	18	27	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	56	6	3	9	16	9	0	1	1	6
2020–21	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	52	3	8	11	6	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	53	5	5	10	14	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	80	13	14	27	20	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Detroit Red Wings	NHL	79	5	14	19	36	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals			477	61	69	130	133	9	0	1	1	6