Jiří Hudler (pronounced /ˈjɪriː ˈhʌdlər/ in English; born January 4, 1984 in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech professional ice hockey player and current member of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Listed at 5 ft 9 in and 178 pounds, Hudler is both the shortest and lightest player on the 2008–09 Red Wings.

Hudler spent his youth in the top Czech Extraliga league with HC Vsetín. The Red Wings drafted him with their first pick (58th overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

His NHL debut came during the 2003–2004 season, splitting his time between Detroit and their top minor league affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Hudler gained more experience with the Griffins during the 2004–05 NHL lockout, while also playing a handful of games in his native Czech Republic. He returned to Grand Rapids for the 2005–2006 season, where in 76 games he had 36 goals and 60 assists, good for a team-leading 96 points. Hudler also had 6 goals and 16 assists (22 points) in 16 playoff games. Following his breakout year, Hudler earned a regular spot (albeit limited ice time) in the Wings lineup for the 2006–2007 season. He would go on to score 15 goals with 10 assists in 76 games. No one in the NHL scored more goals in fewer average minutes per game (10:02) than Hudler. Hudler played sporadically in the playoffs, often splitting time with Kyle Calder. He chipped in 2 assists in 6 games.

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