Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jason Robertson

How Jason Robertson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jason Robertson is a professional ice hockey player. He plays left wing for the Dallas Stars in the NHL. Robertson was drafted by the Stars in the second round (39th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2015: Drafted by Kingston Frontenacs

In 2015, Jason Robertson was drafted by the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

2015: Selected by Omaha Lancers and Drafted by Kingston Frontenacs

In 2015, the Omaha Lancers of the USHL selected Jason Robertson in Phase I of the USHL draft. He was also drafted by the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL.

2016: Participated in All-American Prospects Game

In September 2016, Jason Robertson participated in the 2016 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in Philadelphia.

2016: Strong Performance in OHL

In the 2016-17 OHL season, Jason Robertson became an offensive leader for the Kingston Frontenacs after a mid-season trade. He finished the season with 42 goals and 81 points in 68 regular season games.

2017: Returns to Kingston

After attending the Dallas Stars' 2017 training camp, Jason Robertson returned to Kingston and was named one of four rotating assistant captains.

2017: Drafted by Dallas Stars

In June 2017, the Dallas Stars selected Jason Robertson in the second round, 39th overall, of the NHL entry draft.

March 7, 2018: 100th Career OHL Goal

On March 7, 2018, Jason Robertson scored his 100th career OHL goal in a game against the Oshawa Generals.

2018: Signs with Dallas Stars and Joins Texas Stars

At the end of the 2017-18 junior hockey season, Jason Robertson signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars and an amateur tryout contract with the Texas Stars.

2018: Continued Offensive Performance

In 2018, Jason Robertson continued his offensive performance with the Niagara IceDogs.

2018: Trade to Niagara IceDogs

In 2018, Jason Robertson was traded to the Niagara IceDogs.

2019: Joins the Dallas Stars

In 2019, Jason Robertson joined the Dallas Stars, spending most of the year with the Texas Stars, their AHL affiliate.

2019: 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2019, Jason Robertson represented the United States at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Vancouver, finishing with one goal and seven points, winning a silver medal after losing to Finland in the championship match.

2019: Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy and CHL Top Scorer Award

In 2019, Jason Robertson won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy and the CHL Top Scorer Award.

February 13, 2020: NHL Debut

On February 13, 2020, Jason Robertson made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars, recording an assist in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2020: Stanley Cup Playoffs Bubble

In 2020, Jason Robertson was included in Dallas's quarantine bubble for the Stanley Cup playoffs, but did not play.

2020: Named to Opening Night Roster

In 2020, Jason Robertson was named to the Dallas Stars' opening night roster.

2021: Calder Memorial Trophy runner-up

In 2021, Jason Robertson made Dallas's opening night roster and was the Calder Memorial Trophy runner-up, recording 17 goals and 28 assists in 51 games.

2021: Return from shoulder injury

In 2021, Jason Robertson missed the first seven games of the season with a shoulder injury but returned at the end of October and continued his scoring pace. He recorded 17 points in his first 15 games.

2021: 2021 IIHF World Championship

In 2021, Jason Robertson represented the United States at the IIHF World Championship in Latvia. He was named Team USA's player of the game twice, once after scoring the team's only goal in a loss to Finland, and again after scoring a goal and assist in a bronze medal victory over Germany. He finished with four goals and nine points.

2021: First NHL Goal and All-Rookie Team

In 2021, Jason Robertson scored his first NHL goal and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

March 4, 2022: First NHL Hat-Trick

On March 4, 2022, Jason Robertson recorded his first NHL hat-trick in his 100th career game. This game resulted in a 4–3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets.

October 5, 2022: Signed four-year contract with Stars

On October 5, 2022, after missing training camp and most of the preseason, Robertson signed a four-year contract with the Dallas Stars and made the opening roster for the 2022-23 NHL season.

2022: All-Star and Consecutive Hat-Tricks

During the 2021-22 season, Jason Robertson became the first player in Dallas Stars history to record hat-tricks in consecutive games. He was named an All-Star in 2022.