Joel Hofer (born July 30, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Blues in the fourth round, 107th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2021 with the Blues.

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Joel Hofer
Hofer with the Springfield Thunderbirds in 2022
Born	(2000-06-30) June 30, 2000 (age 23) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight	179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team	St. Louis Blues
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	107th overall, 2018 St. Louis Blues
Playing career	2019–present

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Hofer played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Swift Current Broncos and the Portland Winterhawks. Following his selection by the St. Louis Blues in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft he was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on March 22, 2019.^[1]

During the 2021–22 season, Hofer was recalled from AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, and made his NHL debut on November 5, 2021 against the San Jose Sharks, where he tallied an assist in the 5–3 win. Upon making his debut at the age of 21 years, 97 days, he became the youngest goaltender to win his NHL debut with the Blues.^[2] In returning to the Thunderbirds, during the post-season, on May 12, 2022, in the Calder Cup playoffs, Hofer scored a goal against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Entering his final year of his entry-level contract in 2022–23, Hofer was re-assigned to continue his development in the AHL. On January 3, 2023, Hofer was signed by the Blues to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $1.55 million.^[3]