Grégory Hofmann
A swift and skilled Swiss forward, he became a National League stalwart and a key figure for his national team, chasing an NHL dream in his prime.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Swiss ice hockey player·Birthday: November 13·Millennials
Biography
Grégory Hofmann's career is a testament to the dual paths of a modern European hockey star. The native of Biel-Bienne developed his game in Switzerland's rigorous National League, his speed and scoring touch making him a standout for HC Davos and later EV Zug. His two league championships bookended a period of domestic dominance, where he was known as a clutch playoff performer. Despite being drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes, his North American opportunity came later, a brief but notable stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets that showcased his adaptability. Ultimately, Hofmann's legacy is firmly rooted in Swiss ice. A fixture on the national team, he has represented Switzerland in multiple World Championships and the 2022 Olympics, his offensive flair a constant threat on the international stage, embodying the skill and professionalism of Switzerland's hockey golden generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Grégory was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Grégory Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Grégory's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won two National League (NL) championships, with HC Davos in 2015 and with EV Zug in 2021.
- Was selected 103rd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
- Represented Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and multiple IIHF World Championships.
Did You Know?
He scored his first NHL goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets in his very first shift in the league.
Hofmann wears the number 34 in honor of his father, whose birthday is March 4th (3/4).
Before his NHL stint, he played over 400 games in the Swiss National League.
“Speed is my weapon; I find the open ice and I take my shot.”
