Jake McCabe

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Jake McCabe
McCabe in April 2016
Born (1993-10-12) October 12, 1993 (age 30)
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team Buffalo Sabres
National team  United States
NHL draft 44th overall, 2012
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2014–present

Jake McCabe (born October 12, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Sabres in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Collegiate

McCabe spent three seasons playing for the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Men's Division I Big Ten Conference. In his junior year, McCabe's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2013–14 All-Big Ten First Team.[1]

Professional

Buffalo Sabres

On April 2, 2014, the Sabres signed McCabe to a three-year entry-level contract, with the intent of having him join the Sabres' active roster.[2][3] He made his NHL debut the following day, skating 16:20 with the Sabres in a 2–1 loss to the St. Louis Blues.[4][5]

On June 30, 2016, McCabe signed a three-year contract extension with the Sabres.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 U.S. National Development Team USHL 35 0 5 5 34
2010–11 U.S. National Development Team USHL 19 2 4 6 4
2011–12 University of Wisconsin WCHA 26 3 9 12 12
2012–13 University of Wisconsin WCHA 38 3 18 21 50
2013–14 University of Wisconsin Big-10 36 8 17 25 53
2013–14 Buffalo Sabres NHL 7 0 1 1 15
2014–15 Rochester Americans AHL 57 5 24 29 50
2014–15 Buffalo Sabres NHL 2 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Rochester Americans AHL 1 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Buffalo Sabres NHL 77 4 10 14 51
NHL totals 86 4 11 15 66
Medal record
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Ufa
IIHF World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Dresden
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2010 Ontario

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2010 United States U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 6
2011 United States WJC18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 0
2013 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 3 3 6 16
2014 United States WC 6th 8 0 0 0 2
2016 United States WC 4th 8 1 1 2 0
Junior totals 19 3 5 8 22
Senior totals 16 1 1 2 2

Awards and honors

Award Year
All-WCHA Third Team 2012–13
All-Big Ten First Team 2013–14 [7]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2013–14

References

  1. ^ Baggot, Andy (March 15, 2014). "Badgers men's hockey: Michael Mersch, Mark Zengerle, Jake McCabe make inaugural All-Big Ten first team". Baraboo News Republic. Archived from the original on March 21, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Hoppe, Bill (April 2, 2014). "Sabres sign Jake McCabe to entry level deal". Olean Times Herald. Retrieved April 2, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Buffalo sign 2012 draft pick Jake McCabe". Buffalo Sabres. April 2, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Eau Claire native Jake McCabe makes NHL debut". WQOW. April 3, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Blues defeat Sabres". National Hockey League. April 3, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Sabres' Jake McCabe: Signs three-year extension with Buffalo". CBS Sports. June 30, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  7. ^ "Big Ten Announces Hockey Postseason Honors". Big Ten Conference. March 21, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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