Jackson LaCombe

Jackson LaCombe
Born (2001-01-09) January 9, 2001 (age 23)
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

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.

Playing career

Amateur

LaCombe 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

LaCombe 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

On 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

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championship
Gold medal – first place 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

Regular season and playoffs

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

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 0
Junior totals 6 0 1 1 0

Awards and honors

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

  1. ^ a b "Ducks Sign LaCombe to Two-Year Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jackson LaCombe". gophersports.com. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Johnson, Randy (June 18, 2019). "Competitive fire burns bright for Shattuck-St. Mary's Jackson LaCombe". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference. May 11, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "Gophers Announce Team Awards for 2020-21". gophersports.com. July 1, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  8. ^ Reinhardt, Jordan (April 13, 2023). "Ducks' LaCombe Makes Debut & Shows Glimpses of NHL Future". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  9. ^ Lee, Derek (February 6, 2024). "Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe making strides in first NHL season". thehockeynews.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  10. ^ "The U.S. is Golden Once Again at WJC". gophersports.com. January 5, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  11. ^ "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 15, 2022. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  12. ^ McNeil, Kristy (March 19, 2022). "Michigan Scores Four Straight to Win Second B1G Tournament Championship". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 19, 2022.