
Akira Schmid, born on May 12, 2000, in Bern, Switzerland, is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He is playing for the Henderson Silver Knights in the American Hockey League (AHL), under contract with the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL, as of January 2025. Drafted 136th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Schmid made history as the first goaltender to debut in the NHL directly from the United States Hockey League (USHL) in December 2021 (according to rinklive.com).
After his first NHL win in November 2022, Schmid, in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, recorded two shutouts for the Devils. The Swiss also excelled internationally, earning a silver medal with the national team at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
Who is the fiancée of Akira Schmid?
The Swiss goaltender, Akira Schmid, announced his engagement to his fiancée, Brooke Hubert, in August 2024. The 24-year-old took to Instagram (@akiraschmid93) to share the news.
What does Brooke Hubert do for a living?
Akira Schmid’s fiancée, Brooke Hubert, was born on November 17, 2001, in Oceanside, New York. She is an athlete and a nursing student, playing for the women’s hockey team of Utica University, as a forward/defense, as of January 2025 (via uticapioneers.com).
Brooke Hubert played high school hockey with the Sailors boys' team during her junior and senior years under the guidance of her father, Christian Hubert, who served as head coach, as per msumavericks.com. Her hockey journey also includes winning the 2019 Pacific State Championship with the Alaska All-Stars U19 team and serving as captain for the Eastern Junior Elite Prospect All-Star team during her freshman and sophomore years at Portledge School in Locust Valley, NY.
Apart from her athletic excellence, Brooke also played softball and lacrosse at Portledge. She is now pursuing a degree in nursing at Utica University.
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