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Jaycob Megna (born December 10, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 7th round (210th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Jaycob Megna
Megna with the San Diego Gulls in 2015
Born	(1992-12-10) December 10, 1992 (age 29) Plantation, Florida, U.S.
Height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	San Jose Sharks Anaheim Ducks
National team	United States
NHL Draft	210th overall, 2012 Anaheim Ducks
Playing career	2014–present

Playing career

As a youth, Megna played in the 2005 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Chicago Mission minor ice hockey team.[1]

After playing Midget Major U18 hockey for Team Illinois, and committing to play Division 1 hockey with the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks, Megna signed with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL) on May 11, 2010.[2] During the 2010–11 season, Megna was the co-winner of the USHL Scholar-Athlete Award for his 4.0 GPA at Mona Shores High School.[3]

Megna then played three seasons with the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks, during which he recorded 4 goals, 18 assists, and 40 penalty minutes in 105 games played.[4] On April 4, 2014, Megna chose to forgo his final year of college eligibility[5] when he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL).[6]

After attending the Ducks 2015 training camp, Megna was assigned to the San Diego Gulls to begin the 2015–16 season.[7]

Megna made his NHL debut on April 6, 2017, against the Chicago Blackhawks.[8] Despite the ability to become a free agent on July 1, 2017, Megna signed a two-year contract with the Ducks during the offseason.[9] He recorded his first career NHL point, an assist, in a 6–2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on October 20, 2017.[10]

Megna attended the Ducks 2018 training camp, but was placed on waivers for the purpose of assigning him to the Gulls for the 2018–19 season. In October 2018, Megna was named captain of the Gulls for the 2018–19 AHL season.[11] After playing in 35 games and recording 13 points, Megna was recalled to the NHL on January 31, 2019.[12]

After six seasons within the Ducks organization, Megna left as a free agent to sign a one-year, two-way $700,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on July 1, 2019.[13] Assigned to AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, for the duration of the 2019–20 season, Megna added three goals and 10 points through 60 games from the blueline.

As a free agent, Megna was unable to attract an NHL contract, opting to continue in the AHL by signing a one-year deal with the San Jose Barracuda on November 2, 2020.[14] On February 6, 2021, he was named captain of the Barracuda.

In July 2021, he signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks.[15] He made his debut for the Sharks on October 30, 2021, in a 2–1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.[16] His first NHL goal came on January 22, 2022, in a 1–7 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.[17] He re-signed a two-year contract with the Sharks on May 9, 2022.[18]

Personal life

Megna comes from a family of athletes. His older brother Jayson[19] is also a professional hockey center contracted to the Colorado Avalanche[20] and his father Jay played collegiate and professional football.[21][22] His mother, Jacqueline, was an All-American athlete in high school.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2008–09	Tabor Academy	USHS		25	0	2	2	—		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Team Illinois 18U AAA	T1EHL		48	1	12	13	8		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Muskegon Lumberjacks	USHL		55	1	17	18	24		6	0	3	3	0
2011–12	University of Nebraska Omaha	WCHA		35	2	3	5	8		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	University of Nebraska Omaha	WCHA		38	2	5	7	14		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	University of Nebraska Omaha	NCHC		32	0	10	10	18		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		2	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		32	1	4	5	4		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	San Diego Gulls	AHL		67	0	12	12	14		9	1	0	1	0
2016–17	San Diego Gulls	AHL		62	5	22	27	37		10	0	4	4	8
2016–17	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		14	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	San Diego Gulls	AHL		49	2	10	12	25		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	San Diego Gulls	AHL		38	2	11	13	20		16	0	2	2	10
2018–19	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		28	1	3	4	12		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Chicago Wolves	AHL		60	3	7	10	40		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	San Jose Barracuda	AHL		36	2	6	8	22		4	0	0	0	2
2021–22	San Jose Barracuda	AHL		22	2	8	10	10		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	San Jose Sharks	NHL		44	2	6	8	16		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				87	3	10	13	30		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022	United States	WC	4th		8	0	2	2	4
Senior totals					8	0	2	2	4

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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Jaycob Megna (* 10. Dezember 1992 in Plantation, Florida) ist ein US-amerikanischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Juli 2021 bei den San Jose Sharks aus der National Hockey League (NHL) unter Vertrag steht und seit November 2020 für deren Farmteam, die San Jose Barracuda, in der American Hockey League (AHL) auf der Position des Verteidigers spielt. Sein älterer Bruder Jayson Megna ist ebenfalls professioneller Eishockeyspieler.

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