Story Summary
Adam Goljer, a Slovak youth international and defenceman, will play the 2026/27 season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League. Kingston originally selected Goljer in the 2025 Import Draft and general manager Kory Cooper praised his mobility, intelligence and two-way influence. Goljer spent 2025/26 with Dukla Trenčín in the Slovak Extraliga and represented Slovakia at both under-18 and under-20 world championships. In the June NHL draft he was taken 49th overall by the Los Angeles Kings.
Key Facts
- Adam Goljer is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman.
- Goljer will play the 2026/27 season for the Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
- Kingston selected Goljer in the 2025 Import Draft, in the second round of the Canadian junior leagues’ draft.
- Goljer spent the 2025/2026 season with Dukla Trenčín in the Slovak Extraliga.
- During that season he represented Slovakia at the World Championships for under-18 and under-20 age groups.
- In the June NHL draft he was selected 49th overall by the Los Angeles Kings.
- Kingston Frontenacs general manager Kory Cooper said the club has believed in Goljer since drafting him and praised his mobility, intelligence and ability to influence play across the ice.
IHM Discussion
The move to Kingston is the next club-level step for Goljer: the Frontenacs selected him in the 2025 Import Draft, he spent the following season in Trenčín and will now join Kingston for 2026/27. The timeline places the Import Draft selection before his Slovak Extraliga season, during which he also represented Slovakia at U18 and U20 world championships.
Kingston general manager Kory Cooper described Goljer as a player the club has believed in since selecting him in the Import Draft. Cooper highlighted his mobility, intelligence and ability to influence play across the ice, qualities Kingston values as it builds its roster.
Why It Matters
For Goljer, a season in the Ontario Hockey League brings a move into Canadian major-junior hockey after 2025/26 with Dukla Trenčín. His appearances for Slovakia at U18 and U20 world championships add international experience to that path. Kingston’s public comments underline the mobility, intelligence and all-ice impact it believes he can bring to the roster.
Mini Q&A
Which team will Adam Goljer play for in 2026/27?
He will play for the Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League for the 2026/27 season.
Where did Goljer play in 2025/26?
He played for Dukla Trenčín in the Slovak Extraliga during the 2025/2026 season.
Was Goljer drafted to the NHL?
Yes. In the June NHL draft he was selected 49th overall by the Los Angeles Kings.
How did Kingston acquire Goljer?
Kingston selected him in the 2025 Import Draft, taking him in the second round of the Canadian junior leagues’ draft.
Has Goljer represented Slovakia internationally?
Yes. He represented Slovakia at both the under-18 and under-20 World Championships during the 2025/2026 season.
What Comes Next
Goljer will play the 2026/27 season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League.