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Draft:Jaxon Jacobson

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Jaxon Jacobson
Born (2009-12-11) December 11, 2009 (age 14)
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). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2027 NHL entry draft.[1]

Playing career

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Jacobson was selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the first round, fifth overall in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.[2] At the age of 14, Jacobson was the youngest player to ever debut for the Wheat Kings.[3] In his debut with the Wheat Kings, Jacobson scored two goals in a 5-4 shootout win.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Petryshen, Dawson. "2024-25 WHL Season Preview: Brandon Wheat King2024-25 WHL Season Preview: Brandon Wheat Kingss". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Wheat Kings Sign 1st Round Pick Jaxon Jacobson". CHL. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Duff, Darnell. "Young Star Rising: Jaxon Jacobson's historic debut with the Brandon Wheat Kings". 730ckdm. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Bowman, Hunter. "Young Canadian Player Projected To Go First Overall In The 2027 NHL Draft". Hockey Unplugged. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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