History of Jacob Trouba in Timeline

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

February 26, 1994: Jacob Trouba Born

On February 26, 1994, Jacob Ryan Trouba was born. He is an American professional ice hockey defenseman.

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2007: Played in Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2007, Jacob Trouba played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Detroit Compuware minor ice hockey team as a youth.

2008: Chris Drury Captain

Chris Drury was captain from 2008-2011

2011: World Under-18 Championships Gold Medal

In 2011, Trouba won a gold medal with the U.S. at the World Under-18 Championships.

2011: Ryan Callahan Captain

Ryan Callahan was captain from 2011-2014

2012: Joined University of Michigan

In 2012, Jacob Trouba joined the University of Michigan for the 2012-13 season.

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: World Under-18 Championships Gold Medal

In 2012, Trouba captured a gold medal with the U.S. at the World Under-18 Championships.

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.

December 3, 2014: Three-point game against Oilers

On December 3, 2014, Jacob Trouba registered a three-point game with one goal and two assists in a 3–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

2014: Ryan McDonagh Captain

Ryan McDonagh was captain from 2014-2018

February 2015: Returned From Injury

In February 2015, Trouba returned from an upper body injury that he suffered in December 2014.

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.

February 21, 2017: Suspended by NHL

On February 21, 2017, Jacob Trouba was suspended for two games by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Ottawa Senators' forward Mark Stone.

September 2017: Support for Blake Wheeler's Stance

In September 2017, Trouba supported his Jets' teammate Blake Wheeler's criticism of then-U.S. president Donald Trump's comments on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, stating it takes courage to stand up to that.

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.

January 25, 2018: Ankle Injury

On January 25, 2018, Trouba suffered an ankle injury in a game against the Anaheim Ducks and missed 20 games.

2018: Unable to Come to Terms

Following the 2018-19 season, Trouba and the Jets were once again unable to come to terms on an extension due to his fiancee's desire to attend medical school in the United States.

2018: Ryan McDonagh Captain

Ryan McDonagh was captain from 2014-2018

2018: Played full Season

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

January 8, 2019: Three-Point Game

On January 8, 2019, Trouba recorded a three-point game, scoring a goal and adding two assists in a 7–4 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

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.

January 12, 2020: Fined for Slashing

On January 12, 2020, Jacob Trouba was fined $5,000 by the NHL for a slashing infraction against Vince Dunn of the St. Louis Blues.

March 12, 2020: NHL Season Suspended

On March 12, 2020, the NHL suspended the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Trouba had played in 70 games with the Rangers, scoring seven goals and 27 points.

June 28, 2020: Marriage to Kelly Tyson

On June 28, 2020, Jacob Trouba married his long-time girlfriend, Kelly Tyson.

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.

January 22, 2022: Three-Point Game against Coyotes

On January 22, 2022, Jacob Trouba registered a three-point game, scoring two goals and marking one assist in a 7–3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes.

2022: Game Incidents

During the 2022-23 season, during a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on December 3, Trouba was involved in two separate on-ice incidents. In the first period, he fought Jujhar Khaira, whom he had concussed and knocked unconscious with an open-ice hit in the last game between the Rangers and Blackhawks the previous season. Then, in the second period, with the Blackhawks leading 3–0, Trouba delivered an open-ice hit to Andreas Athanasiou, inciting a line brawl that included a fight between Trouba and Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews.

April 5, 2023: Received Mr. Ranger Award

On April 5, 2023, Jacob Trouba was named the recipient of the second annual "Mr. Ranger Award" presented in memory of Rod Gilbert for exemplifying leadership qualities and making a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.

2023: Shares first paintings on Instagram

In mid-2023, Trouba shared his first paintings on Instagram, showcasing his work as a visual artist.

2023: Successful Regular Season

The 2023–24 regular season was a major success for the Rangers, who won the Presidents' Trophy as the league's top team. Trouba had three goals and 19 assists in 69 games, and received the Mark Messier Leadership Award in recognition of his "leadership qualities" and his extensive charitable activities.

January 24, 2024: Suspended for Elbowing

On January 24, 2024, Jacob Trouba was suspended for two games for elbowing Vegas Golden Knights' forward Pavel Dorofeyev.

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.