Jaden Schwartz family

Jaden Schwartz is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League. Born on June 25, 1992, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Schwartz was selected 14th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Draft. He began his junior career with the Notre Dame Hounds in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League before moving on to the Tri-City Americans in the USHL.

After two seasons at Colorado College, Schwartz signed with the Blues in 2012, where he spent most of his career and won the Stanley Cup in 2019. Schwartz was a key contributor during the Blues' playoff run. In 2021, he signed a five-year contract with the Seattle Kraken. Internationally, Schwartz has represented Canada at various levels, including the World Juniors and World Championships.

Jaden Schwartz family

Jaden Schwartz was born to Rick and Carol Schwartz. He comes from a close-knit family deeply rooted in the hockey community. His father Rick was a beloved figure known for his humor, warmth, and vibrant personality as per The Athletics. Rick Schwartz passed away suddenly in November 2020 at age 59. He was a constant presence at St. Louis Blues dads’ trips, where he earned the nickname "OG" (for "Old Guy") from the other dads. His outgoing nature and nature for bringing people together made him a favorite among the group. Rick Schwartz's love for his son and the team was evident in his efforts to organize events and ensure everyone felt included, whether setting up luxury boxes at games or sharing a laugh over a beer.

Jaden's mother Carol Schwartz and his older brother Rylan Schwartz have also been integral to his journey. Rylan played hockey at Colorado College, where he was his brother's teammate. The family faced challenges during the loss of Jaden's sister Mandi Schwartz in 2011.

Jaden Schwartz's sibling

Jaden Schwartz's brother Rylan is a Canadian-German professional ice hockey player who plays for the Glasgow Clan in the EIHL as of EliteSports.com. Born on January 8, 1990, in Wilcox, Saskatchewan, he plays as a center. Rylan started his career in junior hockey with Notre Dame Hounds before playing NCAA hockey at Colorado College. He later spent time in the AHL with teams like Worcester Sharks and Toronto Marlies, and in the ECHL with Allen Americans and Orlando Solar Bears. Rylan Schwartz has also played in Europe, including stints with Heilbronner Falken in DEL2, Fischtown Pinguins in DEL, and Löwen Frankfurt in DEL and DEL2. He moved to the EIHL with the Glasgow Clan for the 2024-25 season.

Mandi Schwartz was born on February 3, 1988, and passed away on April 3, 2011. She was a talented Canadian ice hockey player for the Yale Bulldogs. She was a three-time ECAC Hockey All-Academic and played 73 consecutive games before being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in December 2008. Mandi had played minor hockey for Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Saskatchewan before joining Yale.

Mandi Schwartz was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in December 2008. After undergoing treatment and a cord blood transplant in September 2010, her cancer went into remission but returned in December 2010. Mandi Schwartz passed away on April 3, 2011, at the age of 23, after being admitted to a hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan, the day before.

Jaden Schwartz changed his jersey number during his time with the St. Louis Blues as a tribute to his late sister Mandi Schwartz. Having worn no. 9 during his first two years with the Blues, Schwartz switched to number 17 in honor of Mandi Schwartz, who had worn the same number while playing hockey at Yale.

Her death was a devastating loss for the Schwartz family, and her legacy has lived on through the Mandi Schwartz Foundation, which raises awareness for leukemia and supports stem cell donation and cancer research.