Jackson LaCombe (born January 9, 2001) is an is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the

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of the National Hockey League (NHL). LaCombe was drafted 39 overall by the Ducks in the

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Playing career

Amateur

LaCombe attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's where he helped SSM win the 2016 USA Hockey Youth Tier I 14 U national championship. During his senior year in the 2018–19 season he set a school record for points by a defenseman with 89 points during the 2018–19 season.

Collegiate

LaCombe began his collegiate career for the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the 2019–20 season. During his freshman year he recorded three goals and ten assists in 37 games and led all Big Ten freshman defenseman with 61 blocked shots and ranked second in scoring. He was subsequently named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. During the 2020–21 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded four goals and 17 assists in 27 games. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and named an

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Second Team All-American.

Professional

On April 10, 2023, LaCombe was signed by the Anaheim Ducks to a two-year, entry-level contract.

International play

LaCombe represented the United States at the

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, where he recorded one assist in six games and won a gold medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:LaCombe, Jackson 2001 births Living people AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans Anaheim Ducks draft picks Anaheim Ducks players Chicago Steel players American ice hockey defensemen Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey players People from Eden Prairie, Minnesota Ice hockey people from Hennepin County, Minnesota Ice hockey players from Minnesota