Jeremy Swayman is the future in net for The Boston Bruins. Swayman, from Anchorage, was drafted by the Bruins 111th overall during the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Swayman played his minor hockey in Alaska for the Alaska Jr. Aces. The northern state is also home to former-NHL players Scotty Gomez, Matt Carle, and Nate Thompson.
During the 2016 USHL Entry Draft, Swayman would be chosen with the 191st pick by the Sioux Falls Stampede. He would end up playing the 16-17 season in Sioux Falls, posting a .914 save percentage.
During his time in Sioux Falls, the netminder would earn a scholarship to play at The University of Maine and gladly accept.
Swayman would be selected by Boston in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
During the 2017-2018 season, we would see Swayman win the starting job in Maine. He would play a total of 31 games and had a 15-12-3 record. He impressed with a .921 save percentage and a 2.72 goals-against-average. Swayman would also be selected to play for Team USA's World Juniors squad. He would dress as the third-goaltender and only got into one game. He did not allow a single goal. He ended up winning a bronze medal with Team USA.
The 18-19 season would be another success for Swayman posting similar numbers to his previous season.
In Swayman's last season in Maine (2019-2020), he would single-handedly carry the team. Awarded Hockey East Player of the Year and the top collegiate goalie award. Swayman played in 37 games and had a 2.07 GAA and a .939 save percentage.
The Bruins would then sign Swayman to an entry-level contract after the NCAA season. And he would report to Providence (AHL) during the 2020-21 season.
Swayman's time in Providence was short but sweet. The tendy would play in nine games. He impressed Bruins staff and proved statistics well past AHL level (1.89 GAA and a .933 save percentage).
Unfortunately, the Bruins found themselves in a tough position as both starting goalie Tuukka Rask and backup veteran Jaroslav Halak ended up sidelined with injuries. The Bruins were forced to call up rookies Dan Vladar and Jeremy Swayman.
Swayman's ten-game stint would impress everyone in Boston. He posted a .945 save percentage and a 1.50 goals-against-average. The Bruins front office had faith in him, awarding Swayman the backup position once Jaroslav Halak got healthy. Unfortunately, Swayman did not get much action in Boston's short playoff run.
The 2021-2022 season would be Swayman's first full season in the NHL due to the retirement of Tuukka Rask. Swayman played in a total of 41 games, recording a .914 save percentage and a 2.41 GAA. He would start in 6/7 playoffs games for the Bruins before they ultimately got eliminated by the Hurricanes.
From Anchorage, Alaska, to the big show, Jeremy Swayman continues to impress and grow in Boston.