Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jacob Trouba

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jacob Trouba made an impact.

Jacob Trouba is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks. Drafted ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 2012, he began his NHL career with Winnipeg, spending six seasons there. In 2019, he was traded to the New York Rangers, where he played for five seasons, serving as their captain for two and a half years. In 2024, Trouba was traded to the Anaheim Ducks. He is known for his physical style of play and leadership abilities.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Drafted by Winnipeg Jets

In 2012, Jacob Trouba was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round, ninth overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2012: Drafted to NHL

In 2012, Trouba was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the first round, ninth overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2012: World Junior Championship

In 2012, Trouba was the youngest player on the American team at the World Junior Championship.

April 2, 2013: Signed with the Jets

On April 2, 2013, Trouba signed an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

2013: World Junior and Senior Championships

In 2013, Trouba represented the United States at both the junior and senior levels, capturing gold and bronze medals, respectively. He was named the tournament's top defenseman and earned a spot on the All-Star Team at the World Junior Championship in 2013.

2015: Played 81 games

In 2015-16 season, Trouba played in 81 games with the Jets, while scoring six goals and 21 points.

September 23, 2016: Requested Trade from Jets

On September 23, 2016, Jacob Trouba released a statement through his agent stating that he had requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.

2017: No Captain Since 2017

During the offseason, Trouba was named the 28th captain in franchise history, first since Ryan McDonagh was traded during the 2017–18 season.

2017: Played 55 Games

In the 2017-18 season, Trouba appeared in 55 games, scoring three goals and 24 points.

2018: Played full Season

Trouba finished the 2018–19 season having played in all 82 games, scoring eight goals and 50 points.

June 17, 2019: Traded to Rangers

On June 17, 2019, Trouba was traded by the Jets to the New York Rangers.

2019: Traded to New York Rangers

In 2019, Jacob Trouba was traded to the New York Rangers after playing six years with the Winnipeg Jets.

2020: Shortened Season

In his second season with the Rangers in the pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season, Trouba appeared in 38 games, marking two goals and 12 points.

2021: Played 81 Games

In the following season 2021–22 played in 81 games, scoring 11 goals and 39 points.

August 23, 2024: First Exhibition at Harper's Gallery

On August 23, 2024, Trouba's first exhibition, which started on August 1, was held at Harper's Gallery in New York City, showcasing his art created with Michael Geschwer.

2024: Traded to Anaheim Ducks

In 2024, Jacob Trouba was traded to the Anaheim Ducks after spending five seasons with the New York Rangers.

2024: Joins Hockey Fights Cancer Campaign

In 2024, Trouba joined Hockey Fights Cancer as the face of their "Get Body Checked Against Cancer" campaign, leveraging his reputation for body checks.

2024: Trade Rumors

In the 2024 offseason, Jacob Trouba's name was consistently mentioned in trade rumors due to the Rangers' unhappiness with his play relative to his expensive contract, with the team seeking to move him off the roster.