# Jacob Fowler > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jacob_Fowler > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jacob_Fowler.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Fowler > Source revision: 1356840755 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American ice hockey player (born 2004)}} {{pp-sock|small=yes}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox ice hockey biography | name = Jacob Fowler | image = Jacob Fowler.jpg | image_size = | caption = Fowler in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|11|24}} | birth_place = [Melbourne, Florida](/source/Melbourne%2C_Florida), U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 2 | weight_lb = 211 | position = [Goaltender](/source/Goaltender) | catches = Left | league = [NHL](/source/National_Hockey_League) | team = [Montreal Canadiens](/source/Montreal_Canadiens) | prospect_team = | prospect_league = [AHL](/source/American_Hockey_League) | former_teams = | ntl_team = | draft = 69th overall | draft_year = 2023 | draft_team = [Montreal Canadiens](/source/Montreal_Canadiens) | career_start = 2025 | career_end = }} '''Jacob Fowler''' (born November 24, 2004) is an American professional [ice hockey](/source/ice_hockey) player who is a [goaltender](/source/goaltender) for the [Montreal Canadiens](/source/Montreal_Canadiens) of the [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League) (NHL). He was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Canadiens in the [2023 NHL entry draft](/source/2023_NHL_entry_draft). ==Playing career== ===Early years=== Originally beginning his [minor ice hockey](/source/Minor_ice_hockey) career as a [forward](/source/Forward_(ice_hockey)), Fowler would make the full-time transition to [goaltender](/source/goaltender) prior to age 10.{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/catching-up-with-jacob-fowler-mar-13|last=Milner|first=Evan |title=Catching up with... Jacob Fowler|publisher=Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |date=March 13, 2024 |access-date=April 14, 2025}} As a youth, he played with the Florida Alliance based in [Estero, Florida](/source/Estero%2C_Florida), a three-plus hour commute from his hometown of [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne%2C_Florida).{{cite web|title=For Habs prospect Jacob Fowler, multi-sport background inspired NHL path|url=https://jpmorosi.medium.com/for-habs-prospect-jacob-fowler-multi-sport-background-inspired-nhl-path-ea50499905b7|last1=Morosi|first1=Jon Paul|work=[Medium](/source/Medium_(website))|date=July 8, 2023|access-date=April 14, 2025}} Thereafter, Fowler spent two seasons with the [Youngstown Phantoms](/source/Youngstown_Phantoms) of the [United States Hockey League](/source/United_States_Hockey_League) (USHL). Appearing in 18 total games over the course of the [2021–22 season](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_USHL_season), he posted a 11–4–1 record along with a 2.18 [goals against average](/source/goals_against_average) (GAA) and a .927 [save percentage](/source/save_percentage). The [following season](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_USHL_season), Fowler played in 40 games, leading all USHL goaltenders in wins, GAA and save percentage respectively.{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/jacob-fowler/17217 |title=Jacob Fowler |publisher=Boston College Eagles |access-date=March 31, 2024}} During that year's playoffs, he posted an 8–1–0 record, with a 1.36 GAA and .952 save percentage. Fowler then went 3–0–0 in the championship round with a 0.64 GAA, .976 save percentage and a 22-save [shutout](/source/Shutout) in the final game to help guide the Phantoms to their first [Clark Cup](/source/Clark_Cup) in program history. He was subsequently named the [Clark Cup Most Outstanding Player](/source/List_of_USHL_Champions).{{cite web|url=https://www.tribtoday.com/news/latest-news/2023/05/youngstown-phantoms-sweep-the-fargo-force-to-win-first-ever-clark-cup/ |title=Youngstown Phantoms sweep the Fargo Force to win first-ever Clark Cup |newspaper=[Tribune Chronicle](/source/Tribune_Chronicle) |first=Brian |last=Yauger |date=May 20, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://ushl.com/news/2023/5/19/mens-ice-hockey-youngstown-downs-fargo-1-0-to-claim-2023-clark-cup-championship.aspx |title=Youngstown Downs Fargo 1-0 to Claim 2023 Clark Cup Championship |publisher=United States Hockey League|date=May 19, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-USHL First team, as well as earning both [USHL Goaltender of the Year](/source/List_of_USHL_award_winners) and [Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year](/source/Dave_Peterson_Goalie_of_the_Year) distinctions.{{Cite web |url=https://ushl.com/news/2023/4/29/general-2022-23-all-ushl-teams-announced.aspx |title=2022-23 All-USHL Teams Announced|publisher=United States Hockey League |date=May 1, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1275235 |title=Clark Cup Run Earns Jacob Fowler the Dave Peterson Goaltender of the Year Award |publisher=USA Hockey |first=Dan |last=Scifo |date=June 2, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} On June 29, 2023, Fowler was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the [Montreal Canadiens](/source/Montreal_Canadiens) in the [2023 NHL entry draft](/source/2023_NHL_entry_draft).{{cite web|url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/prospects/newly-drafted-goaltender-jacob-fowler-has-montreal-roots |title=Newly Drafted Goaltender Jacob Fowler has Montreal Roots |website=[The Hockey News](/source/The_Hockey_News) |first=Chris |last=Galanopoulos |date=June 29, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/brevard-product-jacob-fowler-drafted-164300048.html |title=Melbourne's Jacob Fowler drafted by Montreal Canadiens to play ice hockey |last=McCallum |first=Brian |work=Florida Today |via=[Yahoo! Sports](/source/Yahoo!_Sports) |date=June 30, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} ===Collegiate=== Fowler began his [collegiate](/source/college_ice_hockey) career at [Boston College](/source/Boston_College_Eagles_men's_ice_hockey) for the [2023–24 season](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season).{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/jacob-fowler-continues-to-use-adversity-as-a-driving-force |title=Jacob Fowler continues to use adversity as a driving force |publisher=Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |first=Evan |last=Milner |date=October 3, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} He started all six games for the Eagles in the month of October, posting a 5–1–0 record which ranked second in [Hockey East](/source/Hockey_East) and sixth nationally with an .833 winning percentage, earning Hockey East Goaltender of the Month honors.{{cite web |url=https://bceagles.com/news/2023/11/1/mens-hockey-fowler-named-hockey-east-goaltender-of-the-month.aspx |title=Fowler Named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month |publisher=Boston College Eagles |first=Alastair |last=Ingram |date=November 1, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} Fowler subsequently made eight starts for the Eagles in November, and was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for the second consecutive month.{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/news/2023/11/30/mens-hockey-fowler-and-leonard-named-hockey-east-monthly-award-winners.aspx |title=Fowler and Leonard Named Hockey East Monthly Award Winners |publisher=Boston College Eagles |first=Alastair |last=Ingram |date=November 30, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} On November 18, 2023, he recorded his first career NCAA shutout in a game against [UConn](/source/UConn_Huskies_men's_ice_hockey).{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/news/2023/11/18/mens-hockey-no-3-eagles-shut-out-uconn-3-0-to-sweep-weekend-series.aspx |title=No. 3 Eagles Shut Out UConn 3-0 to Sweep Weekend Series |publisher=Boston College Eagles |first=Alastair |last=Ingram |date=November 18, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} Collectively, Fowler finished Hockey East conference play with a 19–3–1 record, ranking first in both wins (19) and save percentage (.925), as well as third in GAA (2.20), and was recognized as [Hockey East Goaltending Champion](/source/Hockey_East_Goaltending_Champion).{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/news/2024/3/20/mens-hockey-six-eagles-named-hockey-east-all-stars-brown-coach-of-the-year.aspx |title=Six Eagles Named Hockey East All-Stars; Brown Coach of the Year |publisher=Boston College Eagles |date=March 20, 2024 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} During the [2024 Hockey East tournament](/source/2024_Hockey_East_men's_ice_hockey_tournament), he made 62 saves and allowed just three goals between the Hockey East semifinals and championship games, helping the Eagles capture their 12th [Hockey East tournament](/source/Hockey_East_men's_ice_hockey_tournament) title, and was named to the [Hockey East All-Tournament Team](/source/List_of_Hockey_East_All-Tournament_Teams).{{cite web|url=https://hockeyeastonline.com/men/articles/2024/03/mens-weekly-release-boston-college-wins-hockey-east-tournament.php |title=Men's Weekly Release: Boston College Wins Hockey East Tournament |publisher=Hockey East |date=March 26, 2024 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} Fowler registered his 31st win of the season during the regional finals of the [2024 NCAA Division I tournament](/source/2024_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_tournament), setting an NCAA record for wins by a [freshman](/source/freshman), surpassing the previous high of 30 set by [Al Montoya](/source/Al_Montoya) during the [2002–03 season](/source/2002%E2%80%9303_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season).{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/news/2024/3/31/mens-hockey-ncaa-quarterfinal-recap.aspx |title=Boston College Wins in Overtime to Advance to the Frozen Four |publisher=Boston College Eagles|date=March 31, 2024 |access-date=March 31, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/03/29/jacob-fowler-egale-un-record-dal-montoya |title=Jacob Fowler égale un record d'Al Montoya |newspaper=[Le Journal de Montréal](/source/Le_Journal_de_Montr%C3%A9al) |date=March 29, 2024 |access-date=March 31, 2024 |language=fr|trans-title=Jacob Fowler ties Al Montoya's record}} For his efforts, he was named to the [All-Hockey East First Team](/source/List_of_All-Hockey_East_Teams){{cite web|url=https://hockeyeastonline.com/men/articles/2024/03/hockey-east-names-2023-24-mens-all-star-teams.php |title=Hockey East Names 2023-24 Men's All-Star Teams |publisher=Hockey East|date=March 15, 2024 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} and [All-Hockey East Rookie Team](/source/List_of_All-Hockey_East_Teams). He was likewise named a [AHCA East First Team All-American](/source/List_of_Division_I_AHCA_All-American_Teams){{cite web|url=https://www.ahcahockey.com/allamer/2024.php |title=2023-24 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans |publisher=American Collegiate Hockey Association|date=April 12, 2024 |access-date=April 12, 2024}} and selected as a top-three finalist for the [Mike Richter Award](/source/Mike_Richter_Award).{{cite web|url=https://hockeycommissioners.com/articles/20232024/fowler-mbereko-and-mcclellan-are-voted-final-three-for-2024-mike-richter-award.php|title=Fowler, Mbereko and McClellan Are Voted Final Three for 2024 Mike Richter Award |publisher=Hockey Commissioners Association|date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} Overall, Fowler finished his freshman campaign with a 32–6–1 record, ranking first across the NCAA in winning percentage (.855), fourth in save percentage (.926) and eighth in GAA (2.14).{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/news/2024/4/12/mens-hockey-five-eagles-named-ccm-ahca-all-americans |title=Five Eagles Named CCM/AHCA All-Americans |publisher=Boston College Eagles|date=April 12, 2024|access-date=April 12, 2024}} Through eight games to begin his [sophomore](/source/sophomore) season, Fowler held a 7–1 record, along with an 1.26 GAA and a .950 save percentage. On November 15, 2024, in a game against UConn, he was assessed a [match penalty](/source/Penalty_(ice_hockey)) and was ejected after delivering a blocker punch to Huskies forward Tristan Fraser after the foregoing scored a goal against him.{{cite web|url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/fowler-looking-for-a-fight |title=Fowler Looking For A Fight? |work=[The Hockey News](/source/The_Hockey_News) |date=November 16, 2024|last=Hains|first=Karine|access-date=November 18, 2024}} Fowler was subsequently suspended for one game as a result of his actions.{{cite web|url=https://www.hockeyeastonline.com/articles/2024/11/boston-colleges-jacob-fowler-suspended-one-game.php |title=Boston College's Jacob Fowler Suspended One Game |publisher=Hockey East|date=November 16, 2024|access-date=November 16, 2024}} In his return on November 22 versus [Northeastern](/source/Northeastern_Huskies_men's_ice_hockey), he recorded his fourth shutout of the [2024–25 season](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season).{{cite web|url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/canadiens-prospect-jacob-fowler-earns-fourth-shutout-of-season |title=Canadiens prospect Jacob Fowler earns fourth shutout of season|newspaper=[Montreal Gazette](/source/Montreal_Gazette) |date=November 23, 2024|last=Cowan|first=Stu|access-date=December 10, 2024}} In January 2025, Fowler, along with teammates [Ryan Leonard](/source/Ryan_Leonard_(ice_hockey)) and [Gabe Perreault](/source/Gabe_Perreault), were [longlisted](/source/Short_list) as recipient of the [Hobey Baker Award](/source/Hobey_Baker_Award) recognizing the top [NCAA Division I](/source/NCAA_Division_I) men's ice hockey player.{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/news/2025/1/22/mens-hockey-three-eagles-named-hobey-baker-award-nominees|title=Three Eagles Named Hobey Baker Award Nominees|publisher=Boston College Eagles|date=January 22, 2025|access-date=January 23, 2025}} After finishing the 2024–25 season with a 25–7–2 record, ranking second across the NCAA in GAA (1.63) and shutouts (7), as well as third in save percentage (.940), he earned All-Hockey East First Team, AHCA East First Team All-American, as well as Hockey East Goaltending Champion distinction for a second straight year.{{cite web|title=Pour une deuxième année consécutive, Jacob Fowler a été nommé gardien de l'année|url=https://www.rds.ca/hockey/canadiens/hockey-east-pour-une-deuxieme-annee-consecutive-jacob-fowler-a-ete-nomme-gardien-de-l-annee-1.20086811|website=RDS.ca|date=March 14, 2025|access-date=March 15, 2025|language=fr|trans-title=For a second consecutive year, Jacob Fowler has been named Goaltender of the Year}}{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/bostoncollege/hockey/four-boston-college-players-land-on-2024-25-all-hockey-east-first-team-01jpawkxajgj|title=Four Boston College Players Land on 2024-25 All-Hockey East First-Team|work=[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)|last=Rankin|first=Kim|date=March 14, 2025|access-date=March 15, 2025}}{{cite web |url=https://www.uscho.com/2025/04/11/boston-college-leads-way-with-four-2024-25-all-americans/ |title=Boston College leads way with four 2024-25 All-Americans |publisher=US College Hockey Organization|date=April 11, 2025 |access-date=April 12, 2025}} His 1.63 GAA was the lowest ever by an Eagles goaltender, while his seven shutouts were the third most registered in single season.{{cite web|url=https://hockeyeastonline.com/men/articles/2025/04/jacob-fowler-of-boston-college-wins-2025-mike-richter-award.php |title=Jacob Fowler of Boston College wins 2025 Mike Richter Award|publisher=Hockey East|date=April 11, 2025 |access-date=April 11, 2025}} In April 2025, Fowler edged out fellow netminders [Trey Augustine](/source/Trey_Augustine) ([Michigan State](/source/Michigan_State_Spartans_men's_ice_hockey)), [Albin Boija](/source/Albin_Boija) ([UMaine](/source/Maine_Black_Bears_men's_ice_hockey)) and [Alex Tracy](/source/Alex_Tracy) ([Minnesota State](/source/Minnesota_State_Mavericks_men's_ice_hockey)) to win the Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in NCAA Division I. With this, he joined [Thatcher Demko](/source/Thatcher_Demko), the [2016 recipient](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season), as the only winners in Boston College program history.{{cite web|url=https://www.uscho.com/2025/04/11/boston-colleges-fowler-wins-mike-richter-award-as-top-goalie/ |publisher=US College Hockey Organization|title=Boston College's Fowler wins Mike Richter Award as top goalie|date=April 11, 2025|access-date=April 11, 2025}} ===Professional=== On April 4, 2025, Fowler agreed to a three-year, entry-level deal with the Montreal Canadiens.{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/three-year-entry-level-contract-for-jacob-fowler |title=Three-year, entry-level contract for Jacob Fowler|publisher=Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |date=April 4, 2025 |access-date=April 4, 2025}} He was initially assigned on an [amateur tryout](/source/Ice_hockey_contract) (ATO) basis to join the team's [American Hockey League](/source/American_Hockey_League) (AHL) affiliate, the [Laval Rocket](/source/Laval_Rocket), for the remainder of the [2024–25 season](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_AHL_season).{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-sign-goalie-jacob-fowler-to-entry-level-contract/ |title=Canadiens sign goalie Jacob Fowler to entry-level contract|website=Sportsnet.ca|date=April 4, 2025 |access-date=April 4, 2025}} On April 12, Fowler would make his professional debut, posting 25 saves in a 2–1 win over the [Syracuse Crunch](/source/Syracuse_Crunch).{{cite web|url=https://www.tvasports.ca/2025/04/12/un-depart-triomphant-pour-jacob-fowler-chez-les-pros |title=Un départ triomphant pour Jacob Fowler chez les pros|website=[TVA Sports](/source/TVA_Sports) |date=April 12, 2025 |access-date=April 13, 2025 |language=fr|trans-title=Jacob Fowler's triumphant start to the professional ranks|last=Asselin|first=Philippe}} Laval would finish the regular season tied with Syracuse for the fewest goals allowed, but Fowler had not played enough games to qualify as a co-recipient of the [Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award](/source/Harry_%22Hap%22_Holmes_Memorial_Award).{{cite web |url=https://theahl.com/news/rocket-crunch-holmes-memorial-award|title=Rocket, Crunch tandems share Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award|website=TheAHL.com|date=April 19, 2025 |access-date=April 20, 2025}} Following an injury to Canadiens' starting goaltender [Sam Montembeault](/source/Sam_Montembeault) amidst the opening round of the [2025 Stanley Cup playoffs](/source/2025_Stanley_Cup_playoffs), [Cayden Primeau](/source/Cayden_Primeau) was recalled by Montreal to serve as their [backup goaltender](/source/Goaltender),{{cite web |url=https://www.flohockey.tv/articles/14147385-goaltending-picture-still-unfolding-for-laval-rocket|title=Goaltending Picture Still Unfolding For Laval Rocket|last=Williams|first=Patrick|website=[FloHockey](/source/FloSports)|date=April 29, 2025 |access-date=April 30, 2025}} resulting in Fowler assuming Laval's starter role for their first round [Calder Cup playoffs](/source/2025_Calder_Cup_playoffs) series against the [Cleveland Monsters](/source/Cleveland_Monsters). He made his AHL playoff debut on April 30, backstopping the Rocket to a 3–2 victory.{{cite web|url=https://theahl.com/news/farrell-scores-twice-to-lead-rocket-in-game-1|title=Farrell scores twice to lead Rocket in Game 1|website=TheAHL.com|date=April 30, 2025 |access-date=April 30, 2025}} Fowler recorded his first professional shutout in a 4–0 win during game 2.{{cite web |url=https://theahl.com/news/rocket-in-control-heading-home-after-game-2-win|title=Rocket in control heading home after Game 2 win|website=TheAHL.com|date=May 2, 2025 |access-date=May 3, 2025}} He would ultimately appear in six postseason games, managing three wins and three losses over the course of the Rocket's run to the Eastern Conference Finals.{{cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/can-fowler-help-solve-the-canadiens-goaltending-woes/ |title=Can Fowler help solve the Canadiens' goaltending woes?|website=TSN.ca|date=December 10, 2025 |access-date=December 10, 2025}} Fowler started the [2025–26 season](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_AHL_season) playing with the Rocket, managing a 10–5–0 record with a .919 save percentage in his first 15 games. Simultaneously, Canadiens' goaltenders Montembeault and [Jakub Dobeš](/source/Jakub_Dobe%C5%A1) performed poorly in the first two months of the [NHL season](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_NHL_season). Following the Canadiens' 6–1 loss to the [Tampa Bay Lightning](/source/Tampa_Bay_Lightning) on December 9, a contest in which Montembeault and Dobeš allowed three goals each, it was announced that Fowler had been called up alongside Rocket teammates [Owen Beck](/source/Owen_Beck_(ice_hockey)) and [Adam Engström](/source/Adam_Engstr%C3%B6m).{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-recall-of-jacob-fowler-not-as-risky-as-it-appears/ |title=Canadiens' recall of Jacob Fowler not as risky as it appears|last=Engels|first=Eric|website=Sportsnet.ca|date=December 10, 2025 |access-date=December 10, 2025}} He made his NHL debut on December 11, making 36 saves in a 4–2 victory over the [Pittsburgh Penguins](/source/Pittsburgh_Penguins).{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/montreal-canadiens-pittsburgh-penguins-game-recap-december-11-2025 |title=Fowler makes 36 saves in NHL debut, Canadiens defeat Penguins|last=Crosby|first=Wes|website=NHL.com |date=December 11, 2025 |access-date=December 12, 2025}} Fowler faced the Penguins for a second time on December 20, recording his first NHL shutout.{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-youth-steals-historic-night-away-from-crosby-penguins/ |title=Canadiens' youth steals historic night away from Crosby, Penguins|last=Engels|first=Eric|website=Sportsnet.ca|date=December 20, 2025 |access-date=December 21, 2025}} On January 16 he was returned to the Rocket roster, having appeared in ten games for the Canadiens with a 4–4–2 record.{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-loan-forward-owen-beck-goalie-jacob-fowler-to-ahls-rocket/ |title=Canadiens loan Jacob Fowler to AHL's Rocket, ending three-goalie rotation|website=Sportsnet.ca|date=January 16, 2026 |access-date=January 16, 2026}} Fowler was one of three Rocket players named to participate in the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic.{{cite web |url=https://www.rocketlaval.com/en/press-release/rocket-ahl-all-star-classic-2026/ |title=3 Rocket players at the AHL All-Star Classic|publisher=Laval Rocket|date=January 15, 2026 |access-date=January 16, 2026}} He was called up by the Canadiens again on March 11 ahead of the game at Ottawa.{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/jacob-fowler-recalled-from-the-laval-rocket-mar-11-2026 |title=Jacob Fowler recalled from the Laval Rocket|publisher=Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |date=March 11, 2026 |access-date=March 11, 2026}} He remained in Montreal for the remainder of the season, serving as the backup goaltender for Dobeš, and finishing with a 9–6–2 record and a .908 save percentage in the NHL.{{cite news|url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/montreal-canadiens/canadiens-confident-their-rookie-goalies-can-get-job-done-against-lightning/|title=Canadiens confident their rookie goalies can get job done against Lightning|newspaper=[Montreal Gazette](/source/Montreal_Gazette)|last=Zurkowsky|first=Herb|date=April 17, 2026 |access-date= April 18, 2026}}{{cite web |last1=Bourget |first1=William |title=Montreal Canadiens' 2025-26 Player Report Card: Goaltenders|url=https://thehockeywriters.com/montreal-canadiens-2025-26-player-report-card-goaltenders/ |work=The Hockey Writers|date=April 18, 2026 |access-date=April 18, 2026 }} Fowler made his NHL playoff debut on May 16, appearing in relief of Dobeš in Game 6 of the Canadiens' [second round series](/source/2026_Stanley_Cup_playoffs) against the [Buffalo Sabres](/source/Buffalo_Sabres).{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-montreal-canadiens-game-6-recap-may-16-2026 |title=Sabres score 7 straight, surge past Canadiens to force Game 7 in East 2nd Round |last=Farrell |first=Sean |website=NHL.com |date=May 16, 2026 |access-date=May 17, 2026}} ==International play== {{MedalTableTop|name=}} {{MedalSport|Men's [ice hockey](/source/ice_hockey)}} {{MedalCountry|the {{ihj|USA}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[World Junior Championships](/source/IIHF_World_Junior_Championship)}} {{MedalGold|[2024 Sweden](/source/2024_World_Junior_Ice_Hockey_Championships)|}} {{MedalCompetition|[World Junior A Challenge](/source/World_Junior_A_Challenge)}} {{MedalGold|[2022 Canada](/source/World_Junior_A_Challenge)|}} {{MedalBottom}} Internationally, Fowler first represented the [United States junior team](/source/United_States_men's_national_junior_ice_hockey_team) at the 2023 [World Junior A Challenge](/source/World_Junior_A_Challenge), capturing gold and earned [player of the game](/source/Player_of_the_match) honors in the championship final.{{cite web |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1252081|title=U.S. Junior Select Team Captures Ninth World Junior A Challenge Title|publisher=USA Hockey|date=December 18, 2022|access-date=January 23, 2025}} Fowler was again named to his country's national junior team to compete at the [2024 World Junior Championships](/source/2024_World_Junior_Ice_Hockey_Championships).{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2024-wjc-trey-augustine-jacob-fowler-give-usa-goalie-depth |title=Augustine, Fowler give U.S. goalie depth at 2024 World Junior Championship |website=NHL.com |publisher=National Hockey League |first=Mike G. |last=Morreale |date=December 16, 2023 |access-date=March 6, 2024}} He won all three games he started during tournament play en route to a gold medal victory.{{cite web |url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/canadiens-goalie-prospect-jacob-fowler-gets-first-win-at-world-juniors |title=Canadiens goalie prospect Jacob Fowler gets first win at world juniors |newspaper=[Montreal Gazette](/source/The_Gazette_(Montreal)) |first=Stu |last=Cowan |date=December 28, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/hutson-fowler-win-gold-at-world-juniors|title=Hutson, Fowler win gold at World Juniors|publisher= Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |date=January 5, 2024|access-date = December 12, 2024}} ==Personal life== Fowler was born to parents Kerri and Jay, who both work as lawyers.{{cite web |url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/jacob-fowler-hoping-to-become-canadiens-goalie-of-the-future |title=Jacob Fowler hoping to become Canadiens' goalie of the future |newspaper=[Montreal Gazette](/source/The_Gazette_(Montreal)) |first=Stu |last=Cowan |date=June 29, 2023 |access-date=November 18, 2024}} He has one sibling, a brother named Jay Jay. Fowler attended [South Kent School](/source/South_Kent_School) located in northwestern [Connecticut](/source/Connecticut), before enrolling at [Boston College](/source/Boston_College). After completing two years in college, Fowler left full-time studies to begin his professional hockey career, but he has continued taking online courses with the aim of eventually earning a degree in communications.{{cite web |url=https://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/montreal-canadiens/article1198858.html |title=Canadiens' Jacob Fowler learning in crease and in virtual classroom |newspaper=[Montreal Gazette](/source/The_Gazette_(Montreal)) |first=Stu |last=Cowan |date=September 26, 2025 |access-date=September 27, 2025}} ==Career statistics== ===Regular season and playoffs=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:75%;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="9" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"|[Regular season](/source/Regular_season) ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="8" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"|[Playoffs](/source/Playoffs) |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! [Season](/source/Season_(sports)) ! Team ! League ! GP !! W !! L !! T/OT !! MIN !! GA !! [SO](/source/Shutout) !! [GAA](/source/Goals_against_average) !! [SV%](/source/save_percentage) ! GP !! W !! L !! MIN !! GA !! SO !! GAA !! SV% |- | [2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_USHL_season) | [Youngstown Phantoms](/source/Youngstown_Phantoms) | [USHL](/source/United_States_Hockey_League) | 18 || 11 || 4 || 1 || 963 || 35 || 2 || 2.18 || .927 | 1 || 0 || 1 || 59 || 3 || 0 || .889 || 3.07 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_USHL_season) | Youngstown Phantoms | USHL | 40 || 27 || 9 || 4 || 2,318 || 88 || 5 || 2.28 || .921 | 9 || 8 || 1 || 575 || 13 || 1 || .952 || 1.36 |- | [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season) | [Boston College](/source/Boston_College_Eagles_men's_ice_hockey) | [HE](/source/Hockey_East) | 39 || 32 || 6 || 1 || 2,326 || 83 || 3 || 2.14 || .926 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season) | Boston College | HE | 35 || 25 || 7 || 2 || 2,063 || 56 || 7 || 1.63 || .940 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || |- | [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_AHL_season) | [Laval Rocket](/source/Laval_Rocket) | [AHL](/source/American_Hockey_League) | 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 181 || 7 || 0 || 2.32 || .914 | 8 || 3 || 3 || 387 || 16 || 1 || 2.48 || .902 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_AHL_season) | Laval Rocket | AHL | 27 || 19 || 7 || 1 || 1,618 || 60 || 3 || 2.23 || .916 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || |- | [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_NHL_season) | [Montreal Canadiens](/source/Montreal_Canadiens) | [NHL](/source/National_Hockey_League) | 17 || 9 || 6 || 2 || 1,011 || 41 || 1 || 2.43 || .908 | 1 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 7.16 || .500 || |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4"|NHL totals ! 17 !! 9 !! 6 !! 2 !! 1,011 !! 41 !! 1 !! 2.43 !! .908 ! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 8 !! 1 !! 0 !! 7.16 !! .500 |} ===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! GP !! W !! L !! T !! MIN !! GA !! SO !! GAA !! SV% |- | [2022](/source/World_Junior_A_Challenge) | [United States](/source/United_States_men's_national_junior_ice_hockey_team) | [WJAC](/source/World_Junior_A_Challenge) | {{gold1}} | 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 240 || 7 || 1 || 1.75 || .918 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [2024](/source/2024_World_Junior_Ice_Hockey_Championships) | United States | [WJC](/source/IIHF_World_Junior_Championship) | {{gold1}} | 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 185 || 8 || 0 || 2.59 || .889 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4"|Junior totals ! 7 !! 7 !! 0 !! 0 !! 425 !! 15 !! 1 !! 2.14 !! .894 |} ==Awards and honors== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Ref |- ! colspan="3"|[USHL](/source/United_States_Hockey_League) |- | All-[USHL](/source/United_States_Hockey_League) Second Rookie Team | [2022](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_USHL_season) | {{Cite press release |date=June 4, 2022 |title=USHL All-Rookie Teams Announced |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/ushl-all-rookie-teams-announced/n-5836703 |publisher=United States Hockey League |via=OurSportsCentral.com|access-date=July 18, 2024}} |- | [USA Hockey All-American Game](/source/USA_Hockey_All-American_Game) | [2023](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_USHL_season) | {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/5-things-learned-2023-usa-hockey-all-american-game-340047774|title=5 things learned at 2023 USA Hockey All-American Game|publisher=National Hockey League |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |date=January 16, 2023 |access-date=April 13, 2025|website=NHL.com}} |- | [Clark Cup](/source/List_of_USHL_Champions) champion | 2023 | {{cite web|url=https://fargoforce.com/news/2023/5/19/mens-ice-hockey-youngstown-eliminates-fargo-ending-the-record-setting-season.aspx |title=Youngstown Eliminates Fargo, Ending the Record Setting Season |publisher=Fargo Force |last1=Zawrazky |first1=Frank |date=May 19, 2023 |access-date=July 18, 2024}} |- | [Clark Cup MVP](/source/List_of_USHL_Champions) | 2023 | |- | [All-USHL First Team](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_USHL_season) | 2023 | |- | [USHL Goaltender of the Year](/source/List_of_USHL_award_winners) | 2023 |{{cite web|url=https://ushl.com/news/2023/4/29/general-fowler-named-ushl-goaltender-of-the-year.aspx |title=Fowler Named USHL Goaltender of the Year |publisher=United States Hockey League|date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2024}} |- | [Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year](/source/Dave_Peterson_Goalie_of_the_Year) | 2023 | |- ! colspan="3"|[College](/source/College_ice_hockey) |- | All-[Hockey East](/source/Hockey_East) [First Team](/source/List_of_All-Hockey_East_Teams) | [2024](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season), [2025](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season) | {{cite news|url=https://www.hockeyeastonline.com/men/articles/2025/03/hockey-east-names-2024-25-mens-all-star-teams.php|title=Hockey East Names 2024-25 Men's All-Star Teams |publisher=Hockey East|date=March 14, 2025 |access-date=March 15, 2025}} |- | All-Hockey East [Rookie Team](/source/List_of_All-Hockey_East_Teams) | 2024 | |- | All-USCHO First Team | 2024, 2025 | {{cite news |title=USCHO.com announces trio of all-USCHO men's NCAA Division I hockey teams for 2023-24 season|url=https://www.uscho.com/2024/04/23/uscho-com-announces-trio-of-all-uscho-mens-ncaa-division-i-hockey-teams-for-2023-24-season/ |publisher=US College Hockey Organization|date=April 23, 2024 |access-date=July 18, 2024}}{{cite news|title=Trio of All-USCHO teams announced for 2024-25 NCAA Division I men's college hockey season|url=https://www.uscho.com/2025/04/17/trio-of-all-uscho-teams-announced-for-2024-25-ncaa-division-i-mens-college-hockey-season/ |publisher=US College Hockey Organization|date=April 17, 2025|access-date=April 17, 2025}} |- | [Hockey East Goaltending Champion](/source/Hockey_East_Goaltending_Champion) | 2024, 2025 |{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/bostoncollege/hockey/boston-college-s-jacob-fowler-wins-2024-25-hockey-east-goaltender-of-the-year-01jpatw0en7d|title=Boston College's Jacob Fowler Wins 2024-25 Hockey East Goaltender of the Year|work=[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)|last=Rankin|first=Kim|date=March 14, 2025|access-date=March 15, 2025}} |- | [Hockey East All-Tournament Team](/source/List_of_Hockey_East_All-Tournament_Teams) | [2024](/source/2024_Hockey_East_men's_ice_hockey_tournament) | |- | [AHCA](/source/American_Hockey_Coaches_Association) [East First Team All-American](/source/List_of_Division_I_AHCA_All-American_Teams) | 2024, 2025 | {{cite web|url=https://www.ahcahockey.com/news/2425/0411d1aa.php |title=Men's CCM/AHCA Hockey Division I All-Americans Announced|publisher=American Collegiate Hockey Association|date=April 11, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025}} |- | [New England](/source/New_England) D1 All-Stars | 2024, 2025 | {{Cite web| url= https://www.eliteprospects.com/awards/ncaa?name=NCAA+(New+England)+All-Star+Team|title =Awards - NCAA (New England) D1 All-Stars |website=Eliteprospects.com|access-date = April 12, 2025}} |- | [Mike Richter Award](/source/Mike_Richter_Award) | 2025 | {{cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/11/sports/jacob-fowler-boston-college-mike-richter-award/|title=Boston College's Jacob Fowler wins Mike Richter Award as nation's best college goalie |newspaper=[The Boston Globe](/source/The_Boston_Globe) |first=Andrew |last=Mahoney |date=April 11, 2025|access-date=April 11, 2025}} |- |} ==Records== '''[Boston College](/source/Boston_College_Eagles_men's_ice_hockey):''' * Career GAA: 1.90{{cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/news/2025/4/4/mens-hockey-jacob-fowler-signs-entry-level-contract-with-montreal-canadiens |title=Jacob Fowler Signs Entry-Level Contract with Montreal Canadiens|publisher=Boston College Eagles|date=April 4, 2025|access-date=April 12, 2025}} '''[NCAA](/source/NCAA_Division_I):''' * Most wins by a freshman in a single season: 32 ([2024](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season)){{cite news|url=https://minnesotahockeymag.com/fowler-shines-in-frozen-four/|title=Fowler Shines In Frozen Four |magazine=Minnesota Hockey Magazine |first=Drew |last=Cove |date=April 12, 2024|access-date=April 12, 2025}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Ice hockey stats}} {{s-start}} {{s-ach}} {{succession box | before = [Devon Levi](/source/Devon_Levi) | title = [Hockey East Goaltending Champion](/source/Hockey_East_Goaltending_Champion) | years = [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season), [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season) | after = [Michael Hrabal](/source/Michael_Hrabal)}} {{succession box | before = [Kyle McClellan](/source/Kyle_McClellan_(ice_hockey)) | title = [Mike Richter Award](/source/Mike_Richter_Award) | years = [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season) |after = [Trey Augustine](/source/Trey_Augustine)}} {{s-end}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Fowler, Jacob}} Category:2004 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans Category:American men's ice hockey goaltenders Category:Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players Category:Ice hockey players from Florida Category:Montreal Canadiens draft picks Category:Montreal Canadiens players Category:Sportspeople from Melbourne, Florida Category:Youngstown Phantoms players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jacob Fowler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Fowler) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Fowler?action=history)). 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