Jackson LaCombe (born January 9, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] LaCombe was drafted 39th overall by the Ducks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
| Jackson LaCombe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 9, 2001 Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | Anaheim Ducks | ||
| NHL draft |
39th overall, 2019 Anaheim Ducks | ||
| Playing career | 2023–present | ||
Playing career
editAmateur
editLaCombe attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's where he helped SSM win the 2016 USA Hockey Youth Tier I 14 U national championship. During his senior year in the 2018–19 season he set a school record for points by a defenseman with 89 points during the 2018–19 season.[2][3]
Collegiate
editLaCombe began his collegiate career for the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the 2019–20 season. During his freshman year he recorded three goals and ten assists in 37 games and led all Big Ten freshman defenseman with 61 blocked shots and ranked second in scoring. He was subsequently named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.[4]
During the 2020–21 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded four goals and 17 assists in 27 games. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and named an AHCA Second Team All-American.[5][6][7]
Professional
editOn April 10, 2023, LaCombe was signed by the Anaheim Ducks to a two-year, entry-level contract.[1] On April 11, he made his debut against the Vancouver Canucks in a 2–3 loss.[8] On January 20, 2024, LaCombe scored his first NHL goal against the San Jose Sharks in a 3–5 loss.[9]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  United States
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championship | ||
 |
2021 Canada | |
LaCombe represented the United States at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he recorded one assist in six games and won a gold medal.[10]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2018–19 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | University of Minnesota | B1G | 37 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | University of Minnesota | B1G | 27 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | University of Minnesota | B1G | 39 | 3 | 27 | 30 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | University of Minnesota | B1G | 37 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 71 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 73 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | United States | WJC | 
|
6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
Awards and honors
edit| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Big Ten Freshman Team | 2020 | [4] |
| All-Big Ten First Team | 2021 | [7] |
| AHCA West Second Team All-American | 2021 | [6] |
| All-Big Ten Second Team | 2022, 2023 | [11] |
| Big Ten All-Tournament Team | 2022 | [12] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Ducks Sign LaCombe to Two-Year Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Jackson LaCombe". gophersports.com. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Randy (June 18, 2019). "Competitive fire burns bright for Shattuck-St. Mary's Jackson LaCombe". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference. May 11, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Gophers Announce Team Awards for 2020-21". gophersports.com. July 1, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for '20-21 season". USCHO.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ Reinhardt, Jordan (April 13, 2023). "Ducks' LaCombe Makes Debut & Shows Glimpses of NHL Future". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Derek (February 6, 2024). "Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe making strides in first NHL season". thehockeynews.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "The U.S. is Golden Once Again at WJC". gophersports.com. January 5, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 15, 2022. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ McNeil, Kristy (March 19, 2022). "Michigan Scores Four Straight to Win Second B1G Tournament Championship". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database