Jake O'Brien (ice hockey)

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Jake O'Brien
Born (2007-06-16) June 16, 2007 (age 17)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
OHL team Brantford Bulldogs
NHL draft Eligible 2025

Jake O'Brien (born June 16, 2007) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He is eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

O'Brien began his junior ice hockey career with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). During the 2022–23 season, he served as team captain and recorded 16 goals and 17 assists in 34 games. During the 2023 OHL Cup he led the team in scoring with seven goals and ten assists in seven games, setting a new Toronto Jr. Canadiens OHL Cup scoring record. He was subsequently awarded the Tim Adams Memorial Trophy as MVP. [1]

O'Brien was drafted eighth overall by the Brantford Bulldogs in the 2023 OHL draft. [2] On May 4, 2023, he signed with the Bulldogs. [3] During the 2023–24 season, in his rookie season, he recorded 13 goals and 51 assists in 61 games, setting a program rookie record for assists and points. He led all OHL rookies in points, assists, power-play goals, power-play assists and points-per-game, and was awarded the Emms Family Award as rookie of the year. [4] [5] He was also named to the CHL All-Rookie Team and the OHL First All-Rookie Team. [6] [7]

On January 9, 2025, O'Brien was named captain of the Eastern Conference for the inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. [8] [9] During the game he recorded three assists and was named MVP for Team East. [10]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 341617336—————
2023–24 Brantford Bulldogs OHL 611351641061454
OHL totals611351641061454

Awards and honours

HonoursYearRef
CHL
All-Rookie Team 2024 [11]
OHL
First All-Rookie Team 2024 [12]
Emms Family Award 2024 [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Sweetland, Josh (April 3, 2023). "Jr. Canadiens' Jake O'Brien named 2023 OHL Cup MVP". CHL.ca. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Stockl, Joely (January 13, 2024). "Rookie Scouting Report: Jake O'Brien". The Hockey News . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Bulldogs Sign 2023 8th Overall Selection Jake O'Brien". CHL.ca. May 4, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Reflecting With a Record Breaking Rookie – Jake O'Brien Wins Rookie of the Year". CHL.ca. April 19, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Stockl, Joely (April 20, 2024). "Jake O'Brien Wins the Emms Family Award; OHL Rookie of the Year". The Hockey News . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Accolades Continue for O'Brien! Named to CHL All-Rookie Team". CHL.ca. June 2, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ Smiley, Brian (May 28, 2024). "Bulldogs' O'Brien named to OHL's all-rookie team". Brantford Expositor . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Smiley, Brian (January 9, 2025). "Jake O'Brien, Lucas Karmiris named OHL Top Prospects captains". Brantford Expositor . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Misa, O'Brien named captains for inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas". CHL.ca. January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ Smiley, Brian (January 16, 2025). "Brantford Bulldogs' Jake O'Brien earns MVP at Top Prospects game". Brantford Expositor . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ Séguin, Christopher (June 2, 2024). "CHL Announces 2023-24 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams presented by CCM". CHL.ca. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Jake O'Brien Named to OHL First All-Rookie Team". CHL.ca. May 28, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Bulldogs' O'Brien claims Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year". CHL.ca. April 19, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
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