Jake Walman

Jake Walman (born February 20, 1996) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Blues, 82nd overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Jake Walman
Born (1996-02-20) February 20, 1996
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team St. Louis Blues
NHL Draft 82nd overall, 2014
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2017present

Early life

Walman was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is Jewish.[1] He is also American, through his U.S.-born mother.[2]

Playing career

Walman played junior hockey with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) before committing to collegiate hockey with Providence College of the Hockey East. Prior to his freshman season with the Friars, Walman was selected at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft in the third round, 82nd overall, by the St. Louis Blues.

On March 28, 2017, having completed his junior season with the Friars in 2016–17, Walman concluded his collegiate career early, signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 437263387
2014–15 Providence College HE 411151644
2015–16 Providence College HE 2713152820
2016–17 Providence College HE 397182542
2016–17 Chicago Wolves AHL 72132 82132
2017–18 Chicago Wolves AHL 402111314
2017–18 Binghamton Devils AHL 1925710
2018–19 San Antonio Rampage AHL 663101348
2019–20 San Antonio Rampage AHL 578192732
2019–20 St. Louis Blues NHL 10000
NHL totals 10000

Awards and honours

Award Year
OJHL
First Team All-Prospect 2014
Rookie of the Year 2014
Top Prospect Award 2014
OHA B.J. Monro Memorial Trophy 2014
CJHL Rookie of the Year 2014
CJHL Top Prospect Award 2014
College
HE First All-Star Team 2016, 2017
New England D1 All-Stars 2016, 2017
East First All-American Team 2016
East Second All-American Team 2017

See also

References

  1. "Blues sign Jake Walman to entry-level contract". St. Louis Blues. March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
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