Jake Livingstone (ice hockey)

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Jake Livingstone
Born (1999-04-16) April 16, 1999 (age 25)
Creston, British Columbia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Nashville Predators
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2023present

Jake Livingstone (born April 16, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at Minnesota State.

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Playing career

College

Livingstone began his collegiate career for Minnesota State during the 2020–21 season. During his freshman season he recorded four goals and ten assists in 28 games for the Mavericks and was named to the All-WCHA Rookie Team and CHN National All-Rookie Team. [1]

During the 2021–22 season, in his sophomore season, he recorded nine goals and 22 assists in 44 games. His 31 points led the CCHA in defenceman scoring. Following the season he was named to the All-CCHA First Team and was named the CCHA Defenseman of the Year. [2]

On September 10, 2022, he was named an alternate captain for the 2022–23 season. [3] [4] During his junior year he recorded eight goals and 27 assists in 39 games. His 27 assists led the team, while his 35 points ranked second on the team. During the regular season, he led all CCHA defenceman in assists, and points. Following an outstanding season he was named to the CCHA First Team and was named the CCHA Defenseman of the Year for the second consecutive season. [5] He was also named an AHCA West Second Team All-American, the 12th Maverick player to be named an All-American since the school transitioned to NCAA Division I. [6] [7] He finished his career at Minnesota State with 21 goals and 59 assists in 111 games. During his time with the Mavericks, the team won three MacNaughton Cups, two Mason Cups, qualified for three NCAA tournaments, two Frozen Fours, and advanced to the national championship game once. [8]

Professional

On March 29, 2023, the Nashville Predators signed Livingstone to a one-year, entry-level contract. [9] He made his NHL debut for the Predators on April 6, 2023, in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes. [10]

At the conclusion of the season, Livingstone as a pending restricted free agent, agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Predators on June 27, 2023. [11]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2016–17 Merritt Centennials BCHL 20000
2016–17 Langley Rivermen BCHL220442160006
2017–18 Langley RivermenBCHL53112138560114
2018–19 Langley RivermenBCHL561028384071128
2019–20 Langley RivermenBCHL521138497240448
2020–21 Minnesota State University WCHA 284101416
2021–22 Minnesota State University CCHA 449223132
2022–23 Minnesota State UniversityCCHA398273530
2022–23 Nashville Predators NHL 50112
2023–24 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 68215174320110
NHL totals50112

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
All-WCHA Rookie Team 2021 [12]
All-CCHA First Team 2022, 2023 [13]
CCHA Defenseman of the Year 2022, 2023 [14]
AHCA West Second Team All-American 2023 [15]

References

  1. "Jake Livingstone bio". msumavericks.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  2. "Livingstone Tabbed 2021-22 CCHA Defenseman of the Year". msumavericks.com. March 16, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  3. "Mavericks Name 2022-23 Captains". msumavericks.com. September 10, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  4. Buelow, Karson (September 22, 2022). ""It's a big responsibility here," Mavericks announce 2022-23 captains". The Reporter. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  5. "Livingstone Named League's Defenseman of the Year for the Second Time". msumavericks.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  6. "Livingstone Named ACHA Second Team All-American". msumavericks.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  7. Dudley, Kevin (April 7, 2023). "MSU's Livingstone an All-American". The Free Press . Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  8. Lingan, Emma (April 3, 2023). "Jake Livingstone 'Ready for a New Challenge' With Predators". NHL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  9. "Predators Sign Jake Livingstone to One-Year, Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. March 29, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  10. "Livingstone Becomes Ninth Former Maverick to Skate in the NHL This Season". msumavericks.com. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  11. "Predators sign Jake Livingstone to a two-year, two-way contract". Nashville Predators. June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  12. "WCHA Announces 2020-21 All-League Teams". WCHA.com. March 10, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  13. "All-CCHA First Team Honorees Revealed". CCHA.com. March 14, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  14. "Jake Livingstone Selected Defenseman of the Year". CCHA.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  15. "Pietila and Livingstone Tabbed All-America". CCHA.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Award created
CCHA Defenseman of the Year
2021–22, 2022–23
Succeeded by
Incumbent