Jacob Bernard-Docker
Jacob Bernard-Docker (born June 30, 2000) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing at the University of North Dakota.[1] Bernard-Docker was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 30, 2000 Canmore, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NCAA team | University of North Dakota | ||
| NHL Draft |
26th overall, 2018 Ottawa Senators | ||
| Playing career | TBD–present | ||
Playing career
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2020 Czech Republic | |
Bernard-Docker was drafted in the fifth round of the WHL Bantam Draft by the Swift Current Broncos but he eventually decided to follow the Alberta Junior Hockey League route to help his development.[2] Bernard-Docker joined the Okotoks Oilers for the 2016–17 season, after completing a year at Edge School.[1] In 2018, he was voted CJHL’s Top Defenceman for the 2017–18 season, and was also awarded the W.G. (Bill) Scott Memorial Trophy as the leagues most outstanding defenceman.[3]
Leading up to the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bernard-Docker was placed 33rd overall for North American skaters in the final NHL Central Scouting Bureau rankings.[4] He was eventually drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by the Ottawa Senators, making him the highest drafted Okotoks Oilers player in team history.[5] Despite being drafted, Bernard-Docker stayed committed to the University of North Dakota.[6]
Personal life
Bernard-Docker is the eldest of two siblings who played hockey at Edge School.[7]
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2016–17 | Okotoks Oilers | AJHL | 54 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 2017–18 | Okotoks Oilers | AJHL | 49 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 8 | ||
| 2018–19 | University of North Dakota | NCHC | 36 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | University of North Dakota | NCHC | 32 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NCAA totals | 68 | 12 | 30 | 42 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
References
- "Jacob Bernard-Docker at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
- Umbach, Jamie (June 19, 2018). "DRAFT: Bernard-Docker following proven path through AJHL, NCAA". NHL.com. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- "Jacob Bernard-Docker Named CJHL's Top Defenceman". okotoksoilers.ca. May 16, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- "2018 Draft Prospect Rankings". NHL.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- @OkotoksOilers (June 22, 2018). "There it is!!! Jacob Bernard-Docker is selected in the 1st Round by the @Senators at #26! Congrats JBD to you and your family on this incredible accomplishment! The highest Oiler pick in the draft in franchise history! #AJHL #NHLDraft" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Sadler, Emily (June 22, 2018). "Senators draft Jacob Bernard-Docker with 26th overall pick". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- Andersen, Kristen (June 19, 2018). "Bernard-Docker paving the way at NHL Draft". Calgary Sun. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brady Tkachuk |
Ottawa Senators first round draft pick 2018 |
Succeeded by Lassi Thomson |