Jason Robertson (ice hockey)

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

Jason Robertson
Born (1999-07-22) July 22, 1999
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

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
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2015–16Kingston FrontenacsOHL 541814326 41122
2016–17Kingston FrontenacsOHL 6842398129 11513180
2017–18Kingston FrontenacsOHL 6841468736 16108188
2018–19Kingston FrontenacsOHL 2423153818 —————
2018–19Niagara IceDogsOHL 3825547924 10731011
2019–20Texas StarsAHL 6025224728 —————
2019–20Dallas StarsNHL 30110 —————
2020–21Dallas StarsNHL 5117284516 —————
NHL totals 5417294616 —————
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
2021 Latvia

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States WJC 7 1 6 7 4
2021 United States WC 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. 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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