Jake Oettinger

Jakob Donald Oettinger (/ˈɒtɪndʒər/ OT-in-jer; born December 18, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey for Boston University. After being part of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, he was widely considered as a top prospect for the 2017 NHL entry draft, and was ultimately selected by the Stars in the first round, 26th overall, of the 2017 draft. Oettinger was born on December 18, 1998, in Lakeville, Minnesota, to Kateri and Chris Oettinger. Growing up, Oettinger looked up to Henrik Lundqvist, who inspired him to play goalie. He attended Lakeville North High School, where he "accelerated his academics", graduating from high school in little over two years. He enrolled in the Boston University College of Communication. After spending his freshman year at Lakeville North High School, Oettinger committed to the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) Juniors for the 2014–15 season. Oettinger played two seasons with the USNTDP Juniors while committing to Boston University. He was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, of the 2017 NHL entry draft by the Dallas Stars.