Jack Drury (born February 3, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] Drury was selected 42nd overall by the Hurricanes in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Jack Drury
Drury with the Chicago Wolves in 2021
Born (2000-02-03) February 3, 2000 (age 24)
New York City, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Carolina Hurricanes
Växjö Lakers
National team  United States
NHL draft 42nd overall, 2018
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2020–present

Early years

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Drury was born in New York City while his father, Ted, was playing for the New York Islanders. His family relocated to Wilmette, Illinois and then settled in Winnetka, Illinois.[2] Drury attended Loyola Academy during his first two years of high school before attending Waterloo West High School after joining the Waterloo Black Hawks.[2]

Playing career

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Amateur

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Drury in his youth played for the Chicago Mission before joining the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League (USHL) before joining the Harvard Crimson men's ice hockey team. Following his sophomore season at Harvard, Drury was selected to the All-ECAC second team.[3]

Professional

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On June 24, 2018, Drury was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes with the 42nd overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

In the 2020–21 season, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affecting the commencement of the collegiate season, Drury opted to leave Harvard and signed a one-year deal with Swedish club, the Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). In his first professional season, Drury registered 10 goals and 30 points in 41 regular season games and was named one of three finalists for the SHL's Rookie of the Year award. He continued his impressive play in the post-season, finishing second in the league with 11 points in 14 playoff games as Växjö Lakers won the Le Mat Trophy.[4]

On July 8, 2021, Drury returned to North America in agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with his draft club, the Carolina Hurricanes.[5]

Personal life

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Drury's father, Ted, played for eight seasons in the National Hockey League.[2] His uncle is former professional hockey player Chris Drury, who currently serves as general manager for the New York Rangers. Drury's mother, Liz Berkery Drury, played collegiate lacrosse at Harvard and helped the Crimson win an NCAA Championship in 1990. Both of his parents were inducted into the Harvard Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008.[6] Drury also has three brothers, Owen, Teddy, and Ryan, and a sister, Lilly.[7]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 44 4 8 12 59 8 0 0 0 6
2017–18 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 56 24 41 65 83 8 3 2 5 4
2018–19 Harvard University ECAC 32 9 15 24 14
2019–20 Harvard University ECAC 28 20 19 39 16
2020–21 Växjö Lakers SHL 41 10 20 30 18 14 5 6 11 4
2021–22 Chicago Wolves AHL 68 20 32 52 61 18 9 15 24 10
2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 2 2 0 2 2
2022–23 Chicago Wolves AHL 37 11 13 24 23
2022–23 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 38 2 6 8 14 13 0 3 3 10
2023–24 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 74 8 19 27 33 11 1 4 5 2
SHL totals 41 10 20 30 18 14 5 6 11 4
NHL totals 114 12 25 37 49 24 1 7 8 12
Medal record
Representing   United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
  2021 Latvia

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 United States HGC 5th 4 2 3 5 12
2019 United States WJC   7 0 0 0 0
2020 United States WJC 6th 5 1 1 2 4
2021 United States WC   9 2 0 2 0
Junior totals 20 3 4 7 16
Senior totals 9 2 0 2 0

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
USHL
All-USHL Second Team 2018
College
ECAC All-Rookie Team 2019
ECAC Second All-Star Team 2020 [3]
SHL
Le Mat Trophy champion 2021 [4]
AHL
Calder Cup champion 2022 [8]

References

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  1. ^ "Jack Drury at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
  2. ^ a b c Rule, Heather (December 28, 2017). "Winnetka's Jack Drury on track to follow in his family's NHL path". www.chicagotribune.com/. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "ECAC Hockey Announces 2019-20 All-League Selections". ecachockey.com. ECAC Hockey. March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ a b "Vaxjo go 3-for-3 in SHL finals". International Ice Hockey Federation. May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "Canes agree to terms with Jack Drury". Carolina Hurricanes. July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "Elizabeth Berkery Drury '93". harvardvarsityclub.org. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Yerdon, Joe (January 18, 2018). "Drury using family ties to grow his game". NHL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "Chicago is Calder City again". American Hockey League. June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
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