Jack McBain (born January 6, 2000) is a Canadian professional

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player for

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of the

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(NHL). He was drafted 63rd overall by the

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in the

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Playing career

McBain was drafted 63rd overall by the

in the

. After the draft, he committed to Boston College and played with them for four seasons. Following the completion of McBain's senior season with the Eagles and the conclusion of his collegiate career, McBain informed the Wild that he did not intend to sign a contract with the club. Faced with the prospect of losing McBain's rights for nothing, as graduating collegiate players become unrestricted free agents in August annually, and with multiple NHL teams expressing interest in McBain's services, the Wild began exploring trade opportunities for his signing rights. On March 20, 2022, McBain's NHL rights were traded by Minnesota to the

in exchange for a

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second-round draft pick. McBain was signed to an entry-level contract by the Coyotes a day after he was traded. McBain made his NHL debut on April 12, 2022 against the New Jersey Devils. He recorded his first point three games later, an assist on a goal by teammate

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, in a 9–1 loss to the

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on April 16. On December 29, 2022, McBain recorded his first multi goal and point game, scoring two goals in a 6-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

International play

In January 2022, McBain was selected to play for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Personal life

McBain is the son of former NHL player Andrew McBain. He grew up in

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neighbourhood of Toronto.

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International

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* 2000 births Living people AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans Arizona Coyotes players Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players Canadian ice hockey centres Ice hockey people from Ontario Ice hockey players at the 2022 Winter Olympics Minnesota Wild draft picks Olympic ice hockey players of Canada Sportspeople from Toronto {{Canada-icehockey-player-stub