Prospect need to know: Jake Oettinger's perfect weekend
The 2017 draft prospect was unstoppable for the Boston University Terriers. Meet him and learn about more prospects on the fast-track to the NHL
thehockeynews.comHere’s what I can share about Jake Oettinger and his high school days:
- He attended Lakeville North High School in Lakeville, Minnesota, where he starred as a goalie and helped his team reach the Minnesota State High School Hockey tournament as a freshman. This early success helped launch his path toward national and collegiate play.
- During his prep years, he also joined the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP), where he earned gold medals at the U18 World Championships and helped the U20 squad win gold at the World Juniors in 2017, before moving on to Boston University.
- He later played for Boston University, posting strong numbers as a freshman (2.11 GAA, .927 save percentage) and earning All-Rookie team honors, which contributed to his high ranking as a goalie prospect ahead of the 2017 NHL Draft.
- The NHL coverage around his draft year highlighted him as the top North American goalie prospect and noted his strong mental game and steady development through college before turning pro with the Dallas Stars.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest up-to-date articles specifically about his high school years or provide a concise timeline of his career from high school to the NHL, with direct quotes and more precise dates. I can also look for recent local features from Dallas-area outlets that reference his high school roots.