Benjamin Baumgartner

Benjamin Baumgartner (born 22 April 2000) is an Austrian professional ice hockey forward for HC Davos of the National League (NL). He was drafted 161st overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Baumgartner plays with a Swiss-player license in the NL.
Playing career.
Baumgartner played at the under-17 level with ZSC Lions before moving to HC Davos junior development squad at the age of 14 in 2014. He made his professional debut as an 18-year old in the 2018–19 season with Davos, appearing in 20 games for 1 goal and 4 points. On 11 March 2019, Baumgartner was signed to his first full professional contract in agreeing to a three-year contract extension to continue with HC Davos.
Baumgartner played with HC Davos during the 2019–20 season as he recorded 27 points in 37 regular season games. He missed a few games while playing with Austria U20 national team at the 2020 World Junior Championships.
At the 2020 NHL Entry Draft he was selected 161st overall by the New Jersey Devils. Baumgartner had been eligible for the previous two drafts but had not been selected.
International play.
Baumgartner as the youngest member of the squad, represented Austria at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. He played four games and did not record a point.