Jett Luchanko (born August 21, 2006) is a Canadian

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for the Guelph Storm of the

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(OHL). He was drafted 13th overall by the

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in the

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Playing career

During the 2022–23 season with the Guelph Storm he recorded five goals and nine assists in 46 games. During the 2023–24 season he led the Storm in scoring with 20 goals and 54 assists in 68 games. Following the season he won the

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as the most sportsmanlike player. On June 28, 2024, Luchanko was drafted 13th overall by the

in the

. The pick was announced by legendary ring announcer and Philadelphia native, Michael Buffer. A week after the draft, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Flyers.

International play

Luchanko represented

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at the

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, where he recorded two goals and five assists in seven games and won a gold medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

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* 2006 births Living people Canadian ice hockey centres Guelph Storm players NHL first-round draft picks Philadelphia Flyers draft picks Sportspeople from London, Ontario {{Canada-icehockey-centre-stub