History of Jake Oettinger in Timeline

Jakob "Jake" Oettinger is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars in the NHL. Nicknamed "Otter", "Ott Dog", or "Phenomenotter", he played college hockey at Boston University. Before his NHL career, Oettinger participated in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. He was highly regarded leading up to the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, where the Dallas Stars selected him in the first round as the 26th overall pick.

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1987: Kelly Hrudey's Record

In 1987, Kelly Hrudey recorded 73 saves during the Easter Epic, the highest in playoff history, while Oettinger recorded 64 saves.

December 18, 1998: Jakob Oettinger's Birth

On December 18, 1998, Jakob Oettinger, later nicknamed Otter, Ott Dog, or Phenomenotter, was born. He is an American professional ice hockey goaltender.

1998: Ed Belfour's Record

In 1998, Ed Belfour had the highest save percentage in the second round, while Oettinger achieved the second-highest in the history of the Stars.

2017: Drafted by Dallas Stars

In 2017, Jake Oettinger was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by the Dallas Stars of the NHL.

2018: Named to Hockey East All-Tournament Team

In 2018, during his second season at Boston University, Oettinger was named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team of the 2018 Hockey East Men's Ice Hockey Tournament and earned the William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player award after he helped Boston win their ninth Hockey East Tournament title.

March 25, 2019: Signed with Dallas Stars

On March 25, 2019, Oettinger signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars and was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, on an amateur tryout contract.

March 3, 2020: First NHL Call Up

On March 3, 2020, Oettinger received his first NHL call up as Ben Bishop dealt with an injury.

September 8, 2020: NHL Debut

On September 8, 2020, Oettinger made his NHL debut in relief of Anton Khudobin in the third period of the second game of the 2020 Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.

January 28, 2021: Regular Season Debut

On January 28, 2021, Oettinger made his regular season debut in a victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

2021: Return to NHL

In 2021, Oettinger began the season playing in the AHL before being called up to play in the NHL again and becoming the starter.

September 1, 2022: Signed $12 Million Contract

On September 1, 2022, Oettinger signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Dallas Stars.

2022: Stanley Cup Playoffs

In 2022, Oettinger was a key factor in the Stars qualifying for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they were eventually eliminated in the first round by the Calgary Flames.