Blake Fiddler
Blake Fiddler is an American-Canadian junior ice hockey defenseman for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League. He was drafted 36th overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2025 NHL entry draft.
Early life
Fiddler was born in Nashville, Tennessee, while his father, Vernon, was playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.Playing career
During the 2023–24 season, Fiddler recorded five goals and ten assists in 63 games for the Edmonton Oil Kings. During the 2024–25 season, in his draft eligible year, he improved his performance, scoring ten goals and 23 assists in 64 regular season games, along with one assist in seven playoff games.Fiddler was drafted in the second round, 36th overall, by the Seattle Kraken in the 2025 NHL entry draft by the Seattle Kraken.
International play
Fiddler possesses dual-citizenship with Canada and the United States. He made his international debut for Canada White at the 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he recorded one goal in eight games and won a gold medal.Fiddler captained the United States team at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he recorded one goal and three assists in five games. He then represented the United States at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded two goals and one assist in seven games, and won a bronze medal.