Jake Sanderson

Jake Sanderson (born July 8, 2002) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the University of North Dakota in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). He was drafted fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]

Jake Sanderson
Born (2002-07-08) July 8, 2002
Whitefish, Montana, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NCAA team University of North Dakota
NHL Draft 5th overall, 2020
Ottawa Senators
Playing career TBDpresent

Playing career

Sanderson was the winner of the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award for most outstanding United States-born player in junior hockey.[3]

Personal life

Sanderson is the son of former NHL forward Geoff Sanderson and spent the first few years of his life in Dublin, Ohio, when his father was a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2021 Canada

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 222570 20110
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 19212148
USHL totals 41417218 20110

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States WJC 70220
Junior totals 70220

References

  1. Pronman, Corey. "Pronman's scouting report: Why Jake Sanderson is a top NHL prospect". The Athletic. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "From Trebek to triple play, Senators perfectly execute franchise-changing night". The Sports Network. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  3. Morreale, Mike. "Sanderson, top 2020 Draft prospect, named top junior player by USA Hockey". NHL.com. NHL. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Tim Stützle
Ottawa Senators first round draft pick
2020
Succeeded by
Ridly Greig
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