{{Short description|American ice hockey player (born 2003)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox ice hockey player | name = Jackson Blake | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|8|3}} | birth_place = Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 11 | weight_lb = 173 | position = Right wing | shoots = Right | league = NHL | team = Carolina Hurricanes | prospect_league = | prospect_team = | ntl_team = | draft = 109th overall | draft_year = 2021 | draft_team = Carolina Hurricanes | career_start = 2024 }}
'''Jackson Blake''' (born August 3, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at North Dakota.
==Playing career==
===Early years=== Blake was born in Fargo, North Dakota and grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He played one year of ice hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's before playing at Eden Prairie High School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://breakawayacademy.net/alumni_success/jackson-blake/ |title=Jackson Blake bio |website=breakawayacademy.com |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> During his sophomore year at Eden Prairie the Eagles finished as runner-up in the Class 2A state tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.startribune.com/jackson-blake-s-talent-is-crystal-clear-even-if-shot-isn-t/568586052/ |title=Jackson Blake's talent is crystal clear, even if shot isn't |newspaper=Star Tribune |first=Loren |last=Nelson |date=March 6, 2020 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.startribune.com/eden-prairie-jackson-blake-double-overtime-star-tribune-all-metro-awards/600077293/ |title=From 'bloody nose alley,' Eden Prairie's Jackson Blake scored his biggest goal |newspaper=Star Tribune |first=David |last=La Voque |date=July 12, 2021 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> In his junior year at Eden Prairie, he recorded 20 goals and 38 assists in 19 games.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fightinghawks.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/jackson-blake/11641 |title=Jackson Blake |website=fightinghawks.com |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> He scored the game winning double-overtime goal to help Eden Prairie win the 2021 Class 2A state championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-commit-jackson-blake-caps-stellar-state-tournament-with-double-overtime-goal-in-title-game |title=UND commit Jackson Blake caps stellar state tournament with double overtime goal in title game |newspaper=Grand Forks Herald |first=Brad Elliott |last=Schlossman |date=April 4, 2021 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.twincities.com/2021/04/03/state-hockey-class-2a-championship-game-heads-to-second-overtime/ |title=State hockey: Eden Prairie outlasts Lakeville South in 2 OTs for Class 2A state title |newspaper=Pioneer Press |first=Jace |last=Frederick |date=April 4, 2021 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> During the 2020–21 season, he recorded seven goals and ten assists in 25 games for the Chicago Steel. During the Clark Cup playoffs he recorded one goal in eight games and won the Clark Cup championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mnhockeyhub.com/news_article/show/1156047 |title=Overtime game-winner lifts Eden Prairie to Class 2A championship |website=mnhockeyhub.com |first=David |last=La Vaque |date=April 3, 2021 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.therinklive.com/junior-and-prospects/prospects/und-commit-jackson-blake-has-been-a-key-to-his-teams-success |title=UND commit Jackson Blake has been a key to his team's success |website=therinklive.com |first=Kirsten |last=Krull |date=February 18, 2022 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> During the 2021–22 season, he recorded 27 goals and 50 assists in 51 games. Following the season he was named All-USHL Third Team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/all-ushl-teams-announced/n-5836145 |title=All-USHL Teams Announced |website=oursportscentral.com |date=June 3, 2022 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
Blake was selected in the fourth round, 109th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL entry draft.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jackson-blakes-hockey-sense-attracted-the-carolina-hurricanes |title=Jackson Blake's hockey sense attracted the Carolina Hurricanes |newspaper=Grand Forks Herald |first=Brad Elliott |last=Schlossman |date=August 4, 2021 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
===College=== Blake began his collegiate career for North Dakota during the 2022–23 season, where he led the team in scoring with 16 goals and 26 assists in 39 games. In his freshman year, he led all NCHC rookies in conference scoring with 29 points. This was the third-most points by a freshman in conference play in NCHC history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fightinghawks.com/news/2023/3/7/mens-hockey-jackson-blake-unanimously-selected-to-nchc-all-rookie-team.aspx |title=Jackson Blake unanimously selected to NCHC All-Rookie Team |website=fightinghawks.com |date=March 7, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> Following the season, he was named to the All-NCHC Rookie Team, All-NCHC Second Team, and named NCHC Rookie of the Year.<ref name=Rookie>{{cite web |url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jackson-blake-named-nchc-rookie-of-the-year |title=Jackson Blake named NCHC rookie of the year |newspaper=Grand Forks Herald |first=Brad Elliott |last=Schlossman |date=March 16, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
During the 2023–24 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded 22 goals and 38 assists in 40 games. He ranked fourth in points and tied for third in assists among all Division I players. In conference play, he led the NCHC in scoring with 11 goals and 26 assists for 37 points. His 37 points broke the conference record for points in a season. He became only the fifth player since the 1989–90 season at North Dakota to record at least 40 points in each of his first two seasons. Following the season he was named a unanimous All-NCHC First Team selection, the NCHC Player of the Year and NCHC Forward of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fightinghawks.com/news/2024/3/21/mens-hockey-jackson-blake-named-nchc-player-forward-of-the-year.aspx |title=Jackson Blake named NCHC Player, Forward of the Year |website=fightinghawks.com |date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-forward-jackson-blake-wins-nchc-player-of-the-year |title=UND forward Jackson Blake wins NCHC Player of the Year |newspaper=Grand Forks Herald |first=Abby |last=Sharpe |date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> He was also named a Hobey Hat Trick finalist for the 2024 Hobey Baker Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eatinger |first=Quinn |date=2024-04-04 |title=2024 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Hat Trick Announced |url=https://hobeybaker.com/2024/04/04/2024-hobey-baker-memorial-award-hat-trick-announced/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Hobey Baker Memorial Award |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Professional=== On April 10, 2024, Blake signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-sign-blake-to-entry-level-contract |title=Canes Sign Blake To Entry-Level Contract |website=NHL.com |date=April 10, 2024 |access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jackson-blake-signs-three-year-deal-with-carolina-hurricanes |title=Jackson Blake signs three-year deal with Carolina Hurricanes |newspaper=Grand Forks Herald |first=Brad Elliott |last=Schlossma |date=April 10, 2024 |access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref> He made his debut on April 16, 2024 in the Hurricanes' regular-season finale, a 6–3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-17 |title=Werenski has 4 points, Blue Jackets defeat Hurricanes in regular-season finale {{!}} NHL.com |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-columbus-blue-jackets-game-recap-april-16 |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.nhl.com |language=en}}</ref>
Blake made the Hurricanes opening night roster for the {{nhly|2024}} season and on October 15, 2024, scored his first NHL goal against the New Jersey Devils.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-15 |title=Recap: Blake Nets First NHL Goal As Canes Down Devils|url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/recap-blake-nets-first-nhl-goal-as-canes-down-devils |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=www.nhl.com/hurricanes |language=en}}</ref> Blake notched 17 goals and added 17 assists for 34 points during his first full professional season. Among NHL rookies, he ranked first in game-winning goals with 6 which tied for the most in team history. Blake appeared in all 15 of the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Playoff contests, registering 6 points to rank second among NHL rookies in playoff goals and points.
On July 25, 2025, Blake was re-signed by the Hurricanes to an eight-year, $45 million contract extension, commencing from the {{nhly|2026}} season.<ref>{{citeweb| url = https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-sign-blake-to-eight-year-extension | title = Canes sign Blake to eight-year extension | publisher = Carolina Hurricanes | date = July 25, 2025 | accessdate = July 25, 2025 }}</ref>
==Personal life== Blake is the son of former professional ice hockey player Jason Blake.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/hurricanes-blake-follows-dad-s-footsteps-in-nhl-preparation-335156852 |title=Blake following dad's footsteps in preparation for Hurricanes, NHL |website=NHL.com |first=Kurt |last=Dusterberg |date=August 17, 2022 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2024/02/mens-notes-like-father-like-son.php |title=Men's Notes: Like Father, Like Son |website=collegehockeyinc.com |date=February 8, 2024 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
==International play== {{MedalTableTop|name=}} {{MedalCountry|{{ih|USA}}}} {{MedalSport|Ice hockey}} {{MedalCompetition|World Junior Championships}} {{MedalBronze|2023 Canada|}} {{MedalBottom}} Blake represented the United States at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded one goal and five assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2023-world-junior-championship-rosters/c-338699372 |title=2023 World Junior Championship rosters |website=NHL.com |first=Adam |last=Kimelman |date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jackson-blake-scores-first-world-juniors-goal-as-usa-marches-to-semifinals |title=Jackson Blake scores first World Juniors goal as USA marches to semifinals |newspaper=Grand Forks Herald |first=Brad Elliott |last=Schlossman |date=January 2, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
==Career statistics== ===Regular season and playoffs=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Regular season ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Playoffs |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Season ! Team ! League ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- | 2020–21 | Eden Prairie High | LC | 13 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 0 |- |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2020–21 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 25 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |- | 2021–22 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 61 | 27 | 50 | 77 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |- |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2022–23 | University of North Dakota | NCHC | 39 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — |- |2023–24 |University of North Dakota |NCHC |40 |22 |38 |60 |26 |— |— |— |— |— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2023–24 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |- | 2024–25 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 80 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 30 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2025–26 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 81 | 22 | 31 | 53 | 40 | | | | | |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |NHL totals ! 162 ! 39 ! 48 ! 87 ! 70 ! 15 ! 3 ! 3 ! 6 ! 16 |}
===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="98" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- | 2023 | United States | WJC | {{bronze3}} | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4" | Junior totals ! 7 ! 1 ! 5 ! 6 ! 2 |}
==Awards and honors== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Ref ! colspan="3" |College |- | All-NCHC Second Team | 2023 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nchchockey.com/news/2023/3/8/mens-ice-hockey-nchc-reveals-2022-23-all-conference-teams.aspx |title=NCHC Reveals 2022–23 All-Conference Teams |website=nchchockey.com |date=March 8, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> |- | All-NCHC Rookie Team | 2023 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nchchockey.com/news/2023/3/7/mens-ice-hockey-nchc-announces-2022-23-all-rookie-team.aspx |title=NCHC Announces 2022–23 All-Rookie Team |website=nchchockey.com |date=March 7, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> |- | NCHC Rookie of the Year | 2023 | <ref name=Rookie/> |- | All-NCHC First Team | 2024 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nchchockey.com/news/2023/4/7/mens-ice-hockey-quartet-of-nchc-players-named-2022-23-ccm-ahca-all-americans.aspx |title=Quartet of NCHC Players Named 2022-23 CCM/AHCA All-Americans |website=nchchockey.com |date=April 7, 2023 |access-date=April 18, 2023}}</ref> |- | NCHC Player of the Year | 2024 | rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nchchockey.com/news/2024/3/22/mens-ice-hockey-nchc-unveils-2023-2024-individual-award-winners.aspx |title=NCHC Unveils 2023-2024 Individual Award Winners |website=nchchockey.com |date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref> |- | NCHC Forward of the Year | 2024 |- | AHCA West First Team All-American | 2024 | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uscho.com/2024/04/12/top-25-mens-college-hockey-players-earn-distinction-as-ccm-ahca-hockey-all-americans-for-2023-24-season/ |title=Top 25 men’s college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season |website=USCHO.com |date=April 12, 2024 |access-date=April 12, 2024}}</ref> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Ice hockey stats}}
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