Jackson Blake (born August 3, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at North Dakota.
| Jackson Blake | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 3, 2003 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team | Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| NHL draft |
109th overall, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| Playing career | 2024–present | ||
Playing career
editEarly years
editBlake was born in Fargo, North Dakota and grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He played one year of ice hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's before playing at Eden Prairie High School.[1] During his sophomore year at Eden Prairie the Eagles finished as runner-up in the Class 2A state tournament.[2][3] In his junior year at Eden Prairie, he recorded 20 goals and 38 assists in 19 games.[4] He scored the game winning double-overtime goal to help Eden Prairie win the 2021 Class 2A state championship.[5][6] During the 2020–21 season, he recorded seven goals and ten assists in 25 games for the Chicago Steel. During the Clark Cup playoffs he recorded one goal in eight games and won the Clark Cup championship.[7][8] During the 2021–22 season, he recorded 27 goals and 50 assists in 51 games. Following the season he was named All-USHL Third Team.[9]
Blake was selected in the fourth round, 109th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[10]
College
editBlake began his collegiate career for North Dakota during the 2022–23 season, where he led the team in scoring with 16 goals and 26 assists in 39 games. In his freshman year, he led all NCHC rookies in conference scoring with 29 points. This was the third-most points by a freshman in conference play in NCHC history.[11] Following the season, he was named to the All-NCHC Rookie Team, All-NCHC Second Team, and named NCHC Rookie of the Year.[12]
During the 2023–24 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded 22 goals and 38 assists in 40 games. He ranked fourth in points and tied for third in assists among all Division I players. In conference play, he led the NCHC in scoring with 11 goals and 26 assists for 37 points. His 37 points broke the conference record for points in a season. He became only the fifth player since the 1989–90 season at North Dakota to record at least 40 points in each of his first two seasons. Following the season he was named a unanimous All-NCHC First Team selection, the NCHC Player of the Year and NCHC Forward of the Year.[13][14] He was also named a Hobey Hat Trick finalist for the 2024 Hobey Baker Award.[15]
Professional
editOn April 10, 2024, Blake signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL.[16][17] He made his debut on April 16, 2024 in the Hurricanes' regular-season finale, a 3-6 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets.[18] On October 15, 2024, he scored his first NHL goal against the New Jersey Devils.[19]
Personal life
editBlake is the son of former professional ice hockey player Jason Blake.[20][21]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  United States
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 |
2023 Canada | |
Blake represented the United States at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded one goal and five assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[22][23]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2020–21 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 25 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 61 | 27 | 50 | 77 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | University of North Dakota | NCHC | 39 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | University of North Dakota | NCHC | 40 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | United States | WJC | 
|
7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | ||||
Awards and honors
edit| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-NCHC Second Team | 2023 | [24] |
| All-NCHC Rookie Team | 2023 | [25] |
| NCHC Rookie of the Year | 2023 | [12] |
| All-NCHC First Team | 2024 | [26] |
| NCHC Player of the Year | 2024 | [27] |
| NCHC Forward of the Year | 2024 | |
| AHCA West First Team All-American | 2024 | [28] |
References
edit- ^ "Jackson Blake bio". breakawayacademy.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Loren (March 6, 2020). "Jackson Blake's talent is crystal clear, even if shot isn't". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ La Voque, David (July 12, 2021). "From 'bloody nose alley,' Eden Prairie's Jackson Blake scored his biggest goal". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jackson Blake". fightinghawks.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Schlossman, Brad Elliott (April 4, 2021). "UND commit Jackson Blake caps stellar state tournament with double overtime goal in title game". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Frederick, Jace (April 4, 2021). "State hockey: Eden Prairie outlasts Lakeville South in 2 OTs for Class 2A state title". Pioneer Press. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ La Vaque, David (April 3, 2021). "Overtime game-winner lifts Eden Prairie to Class 2A championship". mnhockeyhub.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Krull, Kirsten (February 18, 2022). "UND commit Jackson Blake has been a key to his team's success". therinklive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "All-USHL Teams Announced". oursportscentral.com. June 3, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Schlossman, Brad Elliott (August 4, 2021). "Jackson Blake's hockey sense attracted the Carolina Hurricanes". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jackson Blake unanimously selected to NCHC All-Rookie Team". fightinghawks.com. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Schlossman, Brad Elliott (March 16, 2023). "Jackson Blake named NCHC rookie of the year". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jackson Blake named NCHC Player, Forward of the Year". fightinghawks.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Sharpe, Abby (March 21, 2024). "UND forward Jackson Blake wins NCHC Player of the Year". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Eatinger, Quinn (2024-04-04). "2024 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Hat Trick Announced". Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Canes Sign Blake To Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Schlossma, Brad Elliott (April 10, 2024). "Jackson Blake signs three-year deal with Carolina Hurricanes". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Werenski has 4 points, Blue Jackets defeat Hurricanes in regular-season finale | NHL.com". www.nhl.com. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Recap: Blake Nets First NHL Goal As Canes Down Devils". www.nhl.com/hurricanes. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Dusterberg, Kurt (August 17, 2022). "Blake following dad's footsteps in preparation for Hurricanes, NHL". NHL.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Men's Notes: Like Father, Like Son". collegehockeyinc.com. February 8, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Schlossman, Brad Elliott (January 2, 2023). "Jackson Blake scores first World Juniors goal as USA marches to semifinals". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "NCHC Reveals 2022–23 All-Conference Teams". nchchockey.com. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "NCHC Announces 2022–23 All-Rookie Team". nchchockey.com. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Quartet of NCHC Players Named 2022-23 CCM/AHCA All-Americans". nchchockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "NCHC Unveils 2023-2024 Individual Award Winners". nchchockey.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Top 25 men's college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database