Jake Newton
Hockey Player
Defenseman who joined the Ontario Reign of the ECHL in 2013.
He played hockey at Northeastern University and was selected to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team as a freshman.
In the 2012-13 season, he scored 41 points in 45 games for the Italian HC Eppan Pirates, helping the team win the league championship while taking MVP honors.
He grew up with his family in San Jacinto, California.
He signed an entry level contract with the Anaheim Ducks in 2010 but never received an opportunity to join captain Ryan Getzlaf on the ice.