Jake Newton (born September 22, 1988) is an American professional

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. He is currently playing for Storhamar in the Norwegian

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Playing career

Upon completing his freshman year in 2009–10 with Northeastern University and selected to the

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All-Rookie Team, Newton was signed as an undrafted free-agent to a three-year entry level contract with the Anaheim Ducks on March 17, 2010. He was traded to the

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from the Anaheim Ducks along with a conditional draft pick for defenseman Kyle Cumiskey on October 8, 2011. He was then immediately assigned to AHL affiliate, the

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before finishing the 2011–12 season with the Avalanche's secondary affiliate, the

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of the

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. On August 29, 2012, Newton signed as a free agent to his first European contract with a one-year deal with HC Eppan Pirates of the Italian second division Serie A2. During the 2012–13 season, Newton scored an impressive 41 points in 45 games, to help the Pirates win the Championships and was selected as the League's best player. On July 26, 2013, Newton returned to North America and signed a one-year ECHL contract with the

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. During the 2013–14 season he made a return to the AHL when he was loaned to the

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for 18 games. Newton decided to continue his professional career again in Italy, signing a one-year contract with

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outfit,

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on August 20, 2014. In the 2014–15 season, Newton excelled as Gherdëina's best player, contributing with 24 goals and 52 points in 39 games to lead the league in both categories in scoring from the blueline. After Gherdëina's elimination in the Quarter-finals, Newton signed a one-year contract with Finnish Liiga club,

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on March 7, 2015. In the 2015–16 season, Newton adapted quickly to the pace of the Liiga, contributing to Sports' blueline with 9 goals and 24 points from 58 games in Vaasa. After two seasons abroad, Newton opted to return to North America, securing a one-year deal with ECHL outfit, the

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, on September 8, 2016. Newton was released from his contract with the Steelheads prior to the season, after agreeing to a one-year deal in the Czech Republic with Mountfield HK on October 4, 2016. Into the 2018–19 season, Newton continued his playing career in agreeing to terms with the Bayreuth Tigers of the

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on November 5, 2018. He played in 13 games with the Tigers for 10 points, before joining the

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for the

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. On January 2, 2019, Newton opted to return to close out the season in a second stint with JYP of the Liiga. As a free agent, Newton opted to sign a one-year contract with newly promoted Swedish club, IK Oskarshamn of the SHL, on May 22, 2019.

Family

Newton's older brother Josh played in the

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with the

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during the 2005–06 season.

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