Jack Devine (ice hockey, born 2003)

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Jack Devine
Born (2003-10-01) October 1, 2003 (age 21)
Glencoe, Illinois, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Florida Panthers
Charlotte Checkers  (AHL)
NHL draft 221st overall, 2022
Florida Panthers
Playing career 2025present

Jack Devine (born October 1, 2003) is an American ice hockey right wing for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 221st overall by the Panthers in the 2022 NHL entry draft. He played college ice hockey at Denver.

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Early life

Devine attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, before moving to Michigan when he was selected to play for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. [1]

Playing career

Junior

Devine played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. During the 2019–20 season, he recorded 13 goals and 31 assists in 49 games for the Under-17 team, and six goals and 20 assists in 29 USHL games. During the 2020–21 season, he recorded nine goals and 11 assists in 30 games for the Under-18 team, and one goal and seven assists in 13 USHL games. [2] [3]

College

Devine began his collegiate career for the Denver Pioneers during the 2021–22 season. He made his collegiate debut on October 8, 2021, in a game against Arizona State and recorded his first career point, an assist in the season opener. He scored first career goal on December 3, 2021, in a game against Arizona State. He finished the weekend series with one goal and three assists and was named NCHC Rookie of the Week for the week ending December 6, 2021. [4] He was again named NCHC Rookie of the Week for the week ending January 3, 2022, after he scored four points during a weekend series against Alaska. [5] During his freshman season he was the youngest player on Denver's roster and recorded three goals and 16 assists in 36 games and helped lead Denver to their ninth NCAA tournament championship in program history. [3] [6]

During the 2022–23 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded 14 goals and 17 assists in 38 games. He tied for second on the team with four game-winning goals and ranked third on the team in goals. [3] He was named the NCHC Forward of the Week for the week ending February 20, 2023, after he scored three goals and four assists in two games against Minnesota Duluth. [7] [8]

During the 2023–24 season, in his junior year, he recorded a career-high 27 goals and 29 assists in 44 games and helped lead Denver to their record tenth NCAA tournament championship. [9] He led Denver in scoring and ranked fourth in the nation with 27 goals. His 27 goals are the most by a Denver player since Ryan Dingle also had 27 goals in 2006. In conference play, he ranked third in scoring and second among forwards with 28 points in 24 games. [10] [11] Following the season he was named a finalist for the NCHC Player of the Year and NCHC Forward of the Year, a All-NCHC First Team honoree and an AHCA West First Team All-American. [12] [13] He was also named a top-ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. [14] [15]

During the 2024–25 season, in his senior year, he recorded 13 goals and 44 assists in 44 games, and was the NCAA scoring champion. Following the season he was named an All-NCHC First Team honoree and an AHCA West First Team All-American for the second consecutive year. [16] He was also named a top-ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. [17] He finished his collegiate career with 57 goals and 106 assists in 162 games. [18]

Professional

On April 12, 2025, Devine signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers, starting during the 2025–26 season. [19] He also signed a professional tryout with the Panthers' AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. [20]

International play

Devine represented the United States at the 2019 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he recorded one goal and four assists in six games and won a silver medal. [2]

Devine represented the United States at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships where he recorded one assist in five games. [21]

Personal life

Devine was born to Valerie and Ted Devine, and has two older sisters, Taylor and Katie. [3] Katie played college ice hockey at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from 2019 to 2023. [22] [23]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 296202628
2020–21 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL131782
2021–22 University of Denver NCHC 363161916
2022–23 University of DenverNCHC3814173119
2023–24 University of DenverNCHC4427295620
2024–25 University of DenverNCHC4413445732
2024–25 Charlotte Checkers AHL 3022072352
AHL totals3022072352

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 United States U18 5th50114
Junior totals50114

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-NCHC First Team 2024, 2025 [24]
AHCA West First Team All-American 2024, 2025 [25]

References

  1. Nilsson, Ryan (March 22, 2020). "Glencoe native Jack Devine gets a boost from his sisters in pursuit of hockey excellence". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Denver Inks Nine to National Letters of Intent". denverpioneers.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Jack Devine". denverpioneers.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  4. Knabenbauer, Ron (December 6, 2021). "Three Pioneers Earn NCHC Player of the Week Awards". denverpioneers.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  5. Knabenbauer, Ron (January 3, 2022). "Stapley, Devine Named NCHC Players of the Week". denverpioneers.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  6. Sallick, Sam (November 6, 2023). "Jack Devine's physical and mental maturation has led to a breakthrough Junior season". DU Clarion . Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  7. Knabenbauer, Ron (February 20, 2023). "Jack Devine Named NCHC Forward of the Week". denverpioneers.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  8. Tobey, Jacob (February 21, 2023). "DU hockey's Jack Devine earns conference accolade". 9news.com . Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  9. Olive, Jameson (April 13, 2024). "PROSPECTS: Devine wins second NCAA title with Denver". NHL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  10. King, Tyler (March 14, 2024). "Led by breakout star Jack Devine, University of Denver hockey ready for the postseason". The Gazette . Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  11. Newman, Kyle (January 26, 2024). "DU hockey rolling into daunting stretch of regular season with No. 1-ranked offense led by nation's top scorer in Jack Devine". The Denver Post . Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  12. Knabenbauer, Ron (April 12, 2024). "Three Pioneers Named 2023-24 All-Americans". denverpioneers.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  13. Weisman, Michael (March 14, 2024). "Finalists for 2023-2024 NCHC Individual Awards Announced". nchchockey.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  14. Olive, Jameson (March 23, 2024). "PROSPECTS: Devine Named a Hobey Baker Award Top-10 Finalist". NHL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  15. Weisman, Michael (March 20, 2024). "Pair of NCHC Forwards Named 2024 Hobey Baker Award Finalists". nchchockey.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  16. Knabenbauer, Ron (April 11, 2025). "Zeev Buium, Jack Devine Named 2024-25 All-Americans". denverpioneers.com. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  17. Knabenbauer, Ron (March 19, 2025). "Devine, Buium Named Top-10 Finalists For Hobey Baker Award". denverpioneers.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  18. Darragh, Rob (April 10, 2025). "PROSPECTS: Devine, Denver aim for third NCAA title in four years". NHL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  19. "Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Jack Devine on Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  20. "Jack Devine Joins Checkers On PTO". CharlotteCheckers.com. April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  21. Merk, Martin (April 23, 2021). "U18 World camp rosters". IIHF.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  22. Hatten, Mick (February 29, 2024). "Denver's Jack Devine found hockey through his sisters". therinklive.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  23. Olsen, Becky (February 4, 2020). "Sisters Helped Fuel Jack Devine's Love of Hockey". usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  24. Weisman, Michael (March 13, 2024). "NCHC Unveils 2023-2024 All-Conference Teams". nchchockey.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  25. "Top 25 men's college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by NCAA Ice Hockey Scoring Champion
2024–25
Succeeded by
Incumbent