Jānis Jaks
| Jānis Jaks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
22 August 1995 Riga, Latvia | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NCAA team | American International | ||
| National team |
 Latvia | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2017–present | ||
Jānis Jaks (born 22 August 1995) is a Latvian ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the AIC Yellow Jackets.[1]
International
Jaks played for Latvia's junior team at the 2013 and 2014 World Junior Championships. He played his first game at the senior international level in the 2014 World Championships for Latvia's national team against Russia's national team.[2][3]
Collegiate career
Jaks joined the Yellow Jackets for the 2016–17 campaign, and quickly became a mainstay of their blue line, scoring five goals and six assists for 11 points as a freshman, including two game-winning goals.[4] He is currently in his sophomore season with the team.
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-Atlantic Hockey Third Team | 2017–18 | [5] |
References
- ^ "American International College Yellow Jackets – 2017–18 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". www.aicyellowjackets.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Roster forming – 2014 WM – International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF". iihfworlds2014.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ IIHF (17 May 2014). "GAME SUMMARY" (PDF). iihf.com. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "American International College Yellow Jackets – 2016–2017 Men's Ice Hockey Cumulative Statistics". aicyellowjackets.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "AWARDS - NCAA (AHA) THIRD ALL-Conference TEAM". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
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