Karel Vejmelka

Arizona Coyotes logo
Age 27 May 25, 1996
Goaltender shoots
6'4" 193 cm
202 lbs 92 kg
ELC Signing Age 24
Waivers Signing Age 25
UFA Year 2023
Agent Ryan Barnes
Draft Year 2015
Drafted Overall 145
Draft Round 5
Draft Team Nashville Predators logo

Transaction History
Sep 21, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will tend the twine in Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Kings in Australia, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Apr 13, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka gave up five goals on 24 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Apr 13, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start at home against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
Apr 7, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 33 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Apr 6, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the visiting crease versus Seattle on Thursday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Mar 31, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 5-2 loss to Dallas on Friday.
Mar 31, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the home crease versus Dallas on Friday.
Mar 27, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka gave up five goals on 29 shots in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Mar 27, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will tend the twine at home versus the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
Mar 24, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka kicked out 27 of 30 shots in a 3-1 loss to Colorado on Friday.
Mar 24, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Friday, indicating he will guard the visiting crease in Colorado, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Mar 21, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Arizona Coyotes' 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
Mar 21, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the road net against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Mar 12, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 30 of 34 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild.
Mar 12, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will face the Minnesota Wild at home Sunday.
Mar 7, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 40 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Mar 7, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal versus the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday.
Mar 3, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka kicked out 36 of 42 shots in a 6-1 loss to Carolina on Friday.
Mar 3, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Feb 28, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed a goal on 24 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 28, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Feb 22, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed six goals on 51 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Feb 21, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Wednesday's home game against the Calgary Flames, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Feb 17, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the road crease versus LA on Saturday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Feb 14, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka turned aside 29 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Feb 13, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be between the pipes on the road against the Nashville Predators on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Feb 11, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed six goals on 37 shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Feb 10, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the road crease Saturday versus St. Louis, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Feb 6, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed two goals on 35 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Feb 6, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Jan 26, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka posted a 33-save shutout in Thursday's 5-0 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Jan 26, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the home goal during Thursday's game versus the St. Louis Blues, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Jan 22, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 35 of 36 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jan 20, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the blue paint during Sunday's home game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Jan 19, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 29 of 33 shots, suffering a 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
Jan 19, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start between the pipes in Thursday's home game versus the Washington Capitals, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Jan 15, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 22 of 24 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.
Jan 14, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road net Sunday in Winnipeg, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Jan 12, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 46 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Jan 12, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal Thursday versus the Ottawa Senators, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Jan 10, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Jan 10, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka is expected to start at home Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Jan 8, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 27 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Jan 8, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Jan 5, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka surrendered six goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Philadelphia.
Jan 5, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka is slated to get the starting nod on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Jan 3, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka turned aside 32 of 37 shots in a 5-3 loss to Florida on Tuesday.
Jan 3, 2023 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod versus Florida on the road Tuesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 31, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 30-of-35 shots Saturday in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
Dec 31, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road net Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 29, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 29 of 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Dec 29, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start in goal at home Thursday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 23, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed one goal on 27 shots in Friday's 2-1 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Dec 23, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka is expected to start at home against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, according to Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site.
Dec 21, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed five goals on 34 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dec 21, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road goal in Wednesday's game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Dec 19, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 26 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Dec 19, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Monday's home game against the Montreal Canadiens, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 16, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 34 shots in Friday's 5-4 win over the New York Islanders.
Dec 16, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home versus the New York Islanders on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 13, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 33 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Dec 13, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the road goal Tuesday versus San Jose, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 11, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 41 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Dec 11, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home net Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Dec 9, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 46 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins.
Dec 9, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the home crease against the Boston Bruins on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 5, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 27 shots in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Dec 5, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Monday on the road versus Calgary, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 3, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 32 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Dec 3, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Saturday on the road against the Vancouver Canucks, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Dec 1, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road goal versus the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.
Nov 25, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 33 of 36 shots through overtime in a 4-3 shootout loss to Detroit on Friday.
Nov 25, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start in the road crease in Detroit on Friday, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Nov 23, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 36 saves in a 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start on the road versus Carolina on Wednesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Nov 17, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka gave up four goals on 39 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nov 17, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road net Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nov 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 22 saves in a 4-2 loss to New Jersey on Saturday.
Nov 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Saturday's road game against the New Jersey Devils, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Nov 11, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 24 saves during a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday.
Nov 10, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka is slated to start against the New York Islanders on the road Thursday.
Nov 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed one goal on 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Nov 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be in the road net for Tuesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Nov 5, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
Nov 5, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be in goal for Saturday's road game against the Washington Capitals, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports
Nov 3, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka surrendered four goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Nov 1, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 41 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
Nov 1, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home net Tuesday night versus Florida, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Oct 28, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 35 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Oct 28, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Friday at home against the Winnipeg Jets.
Oct 22, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 26 saves in a 6-2 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.
Oct 22, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road net against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Oct 17, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka turned aside 26 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Oct 17, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Oct 16, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed five goals on 42 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Oct 14, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be in the road net Friday against the Boston Bruins, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Oct 13, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka struggled early Thursday as the Pittsburgh Penguins overwhelmed the Arizona Coyotes 6-2.
Oct 13, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Apr 29, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Harri Sateri | Sateri saved all 27 shots he faced in relief of Karel Vejmelka in Friday's 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators.
Apr 29, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on six shots in Friday's 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators.
Apr 29, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home against the Nashville Predators on Friday.
Apr 26, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 35 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Apr 26, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start between the pipes in Tuesday's road game versus the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Apr 22, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed one goal on 28 shots in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. The second goal was an empty-netter.
Apr 22, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the crease during Friday's home game versus the Washington Capitals, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Apr 20, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 36 of 40 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 20, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Wednesday's matchup with Chicago, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Apr 19, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed five goals on 50 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to Carolina.
Apr 18, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home versus Carolina on Monday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
Apr 16, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed two goals on 10 shots in Saturday's 9-1 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Apr 14, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed six goals on 22 shots in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Apr 14, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the blue paint during Thursday's road game against the Vancouver Canucks, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
Apr 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed six goals on 38 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Apr 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the cage for Tuesday's home clash with New Jersey, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Apr 9, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka surrendered six goals on 39 shots in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Apr 9, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road goal during Saturdays matchup with Vegas, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
Apr 4, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed two goals on 31 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 3, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Sunday's game in Chicago, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Apr 1, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Josef Korenar | Korenar allowed two goals on 28 shots in relief of Karel Vejmelka in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Apr 1, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on nine shots in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Apr 1, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Friday against visiting Anaheim, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 30, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 40 of 42 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Mar 30, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Wednesday's matchup with the San Jose Sharks, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 28, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Josef Korenar | Korenar allowed a goal on seven shots in relief of Karel Vejmelka in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Mar 28, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka surrendered five goals on 35 shots in two periods of Monday's 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Mar 28, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Monday's game in Edmonton, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 27, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed two goals on 40 shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Mar 27, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the road crease Sunday in Winnipeg, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 25, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 33 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Mar 25, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Friday's game against the Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 22, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 39 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Mar 22, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 21, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka agreed to terms on a three-year, $8.175 million contract with Arizona on Monday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Mar 20, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 28 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Mar 18, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the blue paint during Sunday's road game versus the San Jose Sharks, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 16, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 36 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Mar 15, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod in Montreal on Tuesday.
Mar 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 37 saves in a 3-2 loss Saturday to Boston.
Mar 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the road goal during Saturday's matchup with Boston, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Mar 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 26 saves in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Mar 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka received the starting nod for Tuesday's contest in Detroit, per Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan.
Mar 3, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 42 of 43 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Mar 2, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the goal during Thursday's home game versus Colorado, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Feb 19, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka surrendered five goals on 39 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Feb 18, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Saturday against the visiting Kings, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Feb 11, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 32 shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Feb 11, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Friday's home game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Feb 9, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed two goals on 36 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Feb 9, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start between the pipes Wednesday in Seattle, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Feb 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka gave up five goals on 29 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Tuesday in Vancouver, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Feb 2, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 50 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Jan 31, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will defend the cage for Wednesday's home matchup with the Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Jan 29, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 35 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Jan 27, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Saturday's game versus Buffalo, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Jan 25, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed six goals on 36 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Jan 25, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the crease on the road Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Jan 22, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 14 saves on 20 shots before being pulled in a 7-3 loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday.
Jan 21, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Saturday against the New York Rangers in New York, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Jan 19, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 35 saves on 36 shots in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.
Jan 19, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Per Mike Morreale of NHL.com, Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll start between the pipes in Wednesday's road game versus the New Jersey Devils.
Jan 18, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed two goals on 26 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Jan 17, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the cage at home Monday against the Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Jan 15, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 27 saves on 32 shots in a 5-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Jan 14, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the goal during Saturday's home game versus Colorado, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Jan 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 45 of 46 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jan 12, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal Wednesday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jan 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 25 saves, allowing four goals, in the Arizona Coyotes' 4-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
Jan 8, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the crease during Saturday's home matchup with the Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Jan 6, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed four goals on 36 shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Jan 6, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, per Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan.
Jan 4, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed two goals on 48 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The third goal was an empty-netter.
Jan 4, 2022 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the crease against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, per Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan.
Dec 11, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 29 saves Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Dec 9, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod for Saturday's home tilt with the Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Dec 3, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed seven goals on 32 shots in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dec 3, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home versus Vegas on Friday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Nov 29, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka recorded a 46-save shutout in Monday's 1-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Nov 29, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the crease on the road against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Nov 21, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka gave up a goal on 38 shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nov 21, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will get the starting nod for Sunday's tilt in Los Angeles.
Nov 13, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 20 saves in a 4-1 loss to Nashville on Saturday.
Nov 13, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka is the starting goalie for Saturday's game in Nashville.
Nov 10, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Scott Wedgewood | Wedgewood stopped all eight shots he faced in relief of Karel Vejmelka during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Nov 10, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed five goals on 22 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Nov 9, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will protect the home goal Wednesday versus the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Nov 6, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Scott Wedgewood | Wedgewood stopped 27 of 29 shots in relief of Karel Vejmelka in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Nov 6, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka failed to record a save on two shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Nov 6, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will start against the visiting Kraken on Saturday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Nov 5, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 31 shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Nov 5, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the road crease during Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Nov 2, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 31 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Nov 2, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will patrol the crease in Tuesday's road tilt with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Oct 31, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka made 37 saves in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Oct 31, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka is the starting goalie for Sunday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Oct 29, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka stopped 30 of 31 shots in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Oct 29, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be stationed between the pipes for Friday's game in Washington, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Oct 25, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka came off the bench to stop 26 of 29 shots in a 5-3 loss to Florida on Monday.
Oct 23, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed three goals on 24 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders.
Oct 22, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will be stationed between the pipes for Saturday's home tilt with the New York Islanders, Jose Romero of AZ Central Sports reports.
Oct 21, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed five goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Oct 20, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Thursday's matchup with Edmonton, per Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan.
Oct 18, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka allowed a goal on 12 shots in relief of Carter Hutton in Monday's 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Oct 16, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka turned aside 32 shots in regulation and overtime but only one of three shootout attempts in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Oct 16, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Buffalo Sabres.
Oct 7, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka will protect the road goal in Thursday's preseason game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
May 4, 2021 Arizona Coyotes | Karel Vejmelka | Vejmelka signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday, per PuckPedia. The deal begins in 2021-22.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Karel Vejmelka
GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx GSAx/GP
Arizona Coyotes Arizona Coyotes logo 50 3.43 0.900 0
Karel Vejmelka Stats by Elite Prospects Karel Vejmelka Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx GSAx/GP Playoffs GP GAA SV% PIM
2010-2011 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U16 Czechia U16 2 24 2.41 0.904 0
2010-2011 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U18 Czechia U18 2 7 2.18 0.000 0
2010-2011 Kraj Vysocina U15 MMCR 3 2.67 0.000 0
2011-2012 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U16 Czechia U16 13 5.37 0.884 0
2011-2012 Czechia U16 (all) International-Jr 11 4.62 0.858 0
2011-2012 Czechia U17 (all) International-Jr 1 7.5 0.706 0
2011-2012 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U18 Czechia U18 2 17 2.87 0.892 0
2011-2012 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U20 Czechia U20 2 2 2 0.852 0
2012-2013 Czechia U17 (all) International-Jr 5 5.34 0.849 0
2012-2013 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U20 Czechia U20 2 5 2.17 0.918 0
2012-2013 HC Dynamo Pardubice U18 Czechia U18 17 2.6 0.926 0 Playoffs 1 4 0.895 0
2012-2013 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U18 Czechia U18 2 1 0 1.000 0
2012-2013 Czechia U17 EYOF 2 4.85 0.868 0
2013-2014 Czechia U19 WJAC-19 2 2 0.925 0
2013-2014 HC Dynamo Pardubice U18 Czechia U18 4 2.43 0.915 0
2013-2014 HC Dynamo Pardubice U20 Czechia U20 36 2.57 0.930 0
2013-2014 Czechia U18 (all) International-Jr 7 4.46 0.863 0
2013-2014 HC Dynamo Pardubice Czechia 0 0.000 0
2013-2014 HC Dynamo Pardubice U20 Czechia U20 8 3.13 0.905 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 HC Dynamo Pardubice Czechia 7 2.86 0.923 0 Playoffs 6 3.02 0.916 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 HC Dynamo Pardubice Champions HL 0 0.000 0 Playoffs 6 3.02 0.916 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 HC Dynamo Pardubice U20 Czechia U20 37 2.54 0.928 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic Czechia2 3 1.36 0.953 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 Czechia U19 (all) International-Jr 6 4.48 0.859 0
2015-2016 HC Dynamo Pardubice Czechia 1 1.36 0.933 0
2015-2016 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic Czechia2 42 2.62 0.920 0
2015-2016 Czechia U20 (all) International-Jr 6 3.84 0.861 0
2015-2016 HC Kometa Brno Czechia 5 1.47 0.941 0
2015-2016 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic Czechia2 2 2.4 0.927 0
2016-2017 HC Kometa Brno Czechia 31 2.5 0.905 0
2016-2017 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic Czechia2 10 2.32 0.929 0
2017-2018 HC Kometa Brno Czechia 6 1.81 0.937 0
2017-2018 HC Kometa Brno Champions HL 3 2.25 0.939 0
2017-2018 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic Czechia2 14 2.32 0.908 0
2017-2018 HC Dukla Jihlava Czechia 4 2.5 0.901 0
2018-2019 HC Kometa Brno Czechia 31 2.38 0.915 0
2018-2019 HC Kometa Brno Champions HL 5 3.81 0.883 0
2018-2019 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic Czechia2 10 2.05 0.925 0
2019-2020 HC Kometa Brno Czechia 43 2.71 0.911 0
2019-2020 Czechia EHT 0 0.000 0
2019-2020 Czechia (all) International 0 0.000 0
2020-2021 HC Kometa Brno Czechia 35 2.79 0.911 0 Playoffs 8 2.39 0.910 0
2021-2022 Arizona Coyotes NHL 52 3.68 0.898 0
2021-2022 Czechia WC 8 2.46 0.896 0
2021-2022 Czechia (all) International 10 2.02 0.914 0
2021-2022 Czechia EHT 2 0.5 0.978 0
2022-2023 Arizona Coyotes NHL 50 3.43 0.900 0
2022-2023 Czechia EHT 2 3.03 0.889 0
2022-2023 Czechia WC 4 1.78 0.944 0
2022-2023 Czechia (all) International 6 2.18 0.927 0
Karel Vejmelka Stats by Elite Prospects | Karel Vejmelka Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team Arizona Coyotes logo
Signing Date March 21, 2022
Signing Status RFA
Agent Ryan Barnes
Standard Contract | 3 Years $8,175,000 3.26% of cap space
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Cap Hit $2,725,000 $2,725,000 $2,725,000
UFA
AAV $2,725,000 $2,725,000 $2,725,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,250,000 $3,150,000 $2,775,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $2,250,000 $3,150,000 $2,775,000
Minors Salary $2,250,000 $3,150,000 $2,775,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team Arizona Coyotes logo
Signing Date May 4, 2021
Agent Ryan Barnes
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $787,500
Entry Level Contract | 1 Years $842,500 1.03% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $842,500
RFA
AAV $925,000
Performance Bonuses $82,500
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $92,500
Total Salary $842,500
Minors Salary $80,000
Clauses
UFA Year