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Ice hockey player
| Jaxon Jacobson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
(2009-12-11) December 11, 2009 (age 15) Brandon, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 161 lb (73 kg; 11 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| WHL team | Brandon Wheat Kings | ||
| NHL draft | Eligible 2027 | ||
Jaxon Jacobson (born December 11, 2008) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2027 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Jacobson was selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the first round, fifth overall in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. At the age of 14, Jacobson was the youngest player to ever debut for the Wheat Kings. In his debut with the Wheat Kings, Jacobson scored two goals in a 5-4 shootout win.
In 2024, Jacobson was named the CEHL’s 2023-24 player of the year.
References
- Kierszenblat, Adam. "Standouts From Week 11 Of The 2024-25 WHL Season". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- Petryshen, Dawson. "2024-25 WHL Season Preview: Brandon Wheat King2024-25 WHL Season Preview: Brandon Wheat Kingss". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- "Wheat Kings Sign 1st Round Pick Jaxon Jacobson". CHL. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- Duff, Darnell. "Young Star Rising: Jaxon Jacobson's historic debut with the Brandon Wheat Kings". 730ckdm. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- Bowman, Hunter. "Young Canadian Player Projected To Go First Overall In The 2027 NHL Draft". Hockey Unplugged. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- "Jaxon Jacobson sniper named CEHL's player of the year". The Brandon Sun. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database