Jason Robertson (ice hockey)

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Jason Robertson
Born (1999-07-22) July 22, 1999 (age 22)
Arcadia, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team Dallas Stars
National team  United States
NHL Draft 39th overall, 2017
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2019–present

Jason Robertson (born July 22, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey left winger for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career[]

Robertson was drafted 39th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars. On May 3, 2018, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Stars.[1] On February 13, 2020, Robertson was called up to the Stars and made his NHL debut that night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, picking up an assist in the game.[2] On April 15, 2021, Robertson became the fastest player in Dallas Stars history to record 30 points in his rookie season.[3][4] After the 2020–21 season Robertson was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team[5] and placed second for the Calder Memorial Trophy.[6]

Personal life[]

Robertson is of Filipino descent through his mother, Mercedes, who was born in Manila, and Scottish from his father, Hugh.[7] His younger brother, Nicholas Robertson, was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.[7] They also have an older brother, Michael, and a younger sister, Bri. Robertson is the second Filipino-American to play in the NHL, after Tim Stapleton and the third NHL player of Filipino descent, after Stapleton and Matt Dumba.[7]

Career statistics[]

Regular season and playoffs[]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 54 18 14 32 6 4 1 1 2 2
2016–17 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 68 42 39 81 29 11 5 13 18 0
2017–18 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 68 41 46 87 36 16 10 8 18 8
2018–19 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 24 23 15 38 18 — — — — —
2018–19 Niagara IceDogs OHL 38 25 54 79 24 10 7 3 10 11
2019–20 Texas Stars AHL 60 25 22 47 28 — — — — —
2019–20 Dallas Stars NHL 3 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
2020–21 Dallas Stars NHL 51 17 28 45 16 — — — — —
NHL totals 54 17 29 46 16 — — — — —
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Latvia

International[]

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 1 6 7 4
2021 United States WC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 10 4 5 9 10
Junior totals 7 1 6 7 4
Senior totals 10 4 5 9 10

Awards and honours[]

Award Year
NHL
All-Rookie Team 2021

References[]

  1. ^ "Stars sign right wing Jason Robertson to three-year, entry-level contract". NHL.com. May 3, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Mair, Tyler (February 13, 2020). "Stars Recall Jason Robertson, Place Alexander Radulov on IR". defendingbigd.com. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  3. ^ @PR_NHL (April 15, 2021). "30 points for Jason Robertson. @JasonRob1999 is officially the fastest @DallasStars rookie to reach the 30-point mark in a season since the club has been in Texas. #NHLStats" (Tweet). Retrieved April 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Stars' Jason Robertson: Reaches 30-point mark". CBSSports.com. April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "NHL announces 2020-21 All-Rookie team". NHL.com. June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  6. ^ Kimelman, Adam (June 29, 2021). "Kaprizov of Wild wins Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c DeFranks, Matthew (August 4, 2019). "Stars prospect Jason Robertson hasn't forgotten his roots while forging his own NHL path". dallasnews.com. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved February 14, 2020.

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