Jaxon Jacobson
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| Jaxon Jacobson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 11, 2009 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).[1] He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2027 NHL entry draft.[2]
Playing career
[edit]Jacobson was selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the first round, fifth overall in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.[3] At the age of 14, Jacobson was the youngest player to ever debut for the Wheat Kings.[4] In his debut with the Wheat Kings, Jacobson scored two goals in a 5-4 shootout win.[5]
In 2024, Jacobson was named the CEHL’s 2023-24 player of the year.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database