Jake Sanderson
U.S. Under-18 National Team
No. 8
Bio
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 186 pounds
Birthday: July 8, 2002
Hometown: Whitefish, Mont.
College Team: University of North Dakota
Draft Status: Eligible for 2020 NHL draft
Ice Chips
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Musical Artist: Travis Scott
Favorite Offseason Activities: I love to go mountain biking in Montana. As well as fishing, golfing and surfing behind the boat in the summer. Just being around my teammates is my favorite thing though.
Other Sports Played Growing Up: When I was in middle school I played badminton, soccer, basketball, volleyball and did track and field
Favorite City To Play In: Green Bay, Wis.
Who Is Your Hockey Hero: Drew Doughty, I try to play a similar style as him. He is always the most competitive guy on the ice.
Favorite Team Growing Up: Los Angeles Kings
If You Could Be Any Superhero: Ironman, because he can fly
If You Could Travel Anywhere: Costa Rica, because of the surfing and zip-lining
Favorite Hockey Memory: Committing to play at the University of North Dakota
Toughest NTDP Teammate To Play Against: Luke Tuch and Jacob Truscott are hard to play against because they work very hard all the time.
Best Advice Your Dad Has Given You: Always work hard and appreciate everything the game has to offer.
Favorite Pre-Game Meal: My billet always makes Hunter and I chicken and artichoke, with rice.
Best Thing About Your Two Years With The NTDP: Being able to compete with my teammates and best friends daily.
Quotebook
Looking Ahead To The Draft
"I'm obviously excited about the draft, and I know a lot of the guys on our team are going to get drafted, which is super cool. But as for me, whatever team takes me I'll be so thankful."
Stepping Into The Spotlight
Jake was named MVP of 2020 Biosteel All-American Game
For The Record
Jake was named the recipient of the USA Hockey Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year.
Did You Know?
Jake's father, Geoff, played 17 seasons in the NHL with nine different teams.
Social Side
Instagram: _jakesanderson