Jaxson Stauber

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Jaxson Stauber
Born (1999-04-27) April 27, 1999 (age 25)
Wayzata, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2022–present

Jaxson Stauber (born April 27, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career[edit]

Stauber played for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2017 until 2019 when he committed to play for the Minnesota State University, Mankato. He played one game with Minnesota State and the returned to Stampede on November 26, 2019.[1] On February 9, 2020, Stauber committed to play for Providence College.[2]

After two seasons with Providence College, Stauber opted to turn professional and on March 23, 2022, signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.[3][4] In his NHL debut on January 21, 2023, Stauber made 29 saves in the Blackhawks' 5–3 win over the St. Louis Blues.[5] Stauber would become the first Blackhawks goaltender to start his NHL career with a 3–0–0 record following subsequent wins over the Calgary Flames and Arizona Coyotes.[6]

On February 16, 2024, Stauber became the first AHL goaltender to score a goal and record a shutout in the same game en route to Rockford IceHogs 4–0 win over the Chicago Wolves.[7]

Personal life[edit]

Stauber is the son of Robb Stauber who is a former NHL player.[8]

Career statistics[edit]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2014–15 Holy Family Catholic USHS 4 3.79 .845
2015–16 Holy Family Catholic USHS 11 1.24 .940 1 0.00 1.000
2016–17 Victory Honda T1EHL 18 2.36 .922 4 1.33 .944
2017–18 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 22 8 6 2 1,107 57 0 3.09 .900 1 0 0 9 0 0 0.00 1.000
2018–19 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 29 16 8 1 1,506 73 1 2.91 .883 12 11 1 821 20 1 1.46 .941
2019–20 Minnesota State WCHA 1 1 0 0 60 1 0 1.00 .933
2019–20 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 24 14 6 4 1,420 58 1 2.45 .918
2020–21 Providence College HE 23 11 7 5 1,393 52 4 2.24 .916
2021–22 Providence College HE 37 21 14 2 2,204 77 4 2.10 .921
2022–23 Rockford IceHogs AHL 17 6 8 0 885 49 0 3.32 .894
2022–23 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 6 5 1 0 364 17 0 2.81 .911
NHL totals 6 5 1 0 364 17 0 2.81 .911

Awards and honors[edit]

Award Year Ref
USHL
Clark Cup MVP 2019
Clark Cup Champion 2019
Second All-Star Team 2020

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Goaltender Jaxson Stauber Returns to Sioux Falls". sfstampede.com. November 26, 2019. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Men's Hockey Welcomes Seven Newcomers for the 2020-21 Season". friars.com. February 9, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "RELEASE: Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Jaxson Stauber". NHL.com. March 23, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Pope, Ben (March 23, 2022). "Blackhawks sign new prospect goalie from Providence, Jaxson Stauber". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "Stauber wins debut in goal, helps Blackhawks beat Blues 5-3". ESPN. January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Roumeliotis, Charlie (February 11, 2023). "Stauber becomes first Hawks goalie to start NHL career 3-0-". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Stauber has shutout, goalie goal in same AHL game". NHL. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Garry, Mick (February 9, 2018). "Going for Gold: Stampede goalie has fatherly connection at Olympics". Argus Leader. Retrieved January 22, 2023.

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