Jacob Trouba

Professional Ice Hockey Defenseman

Jacob Trouba - Professional Ice Hockey Defenseman
Born

February 26th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American ice hockey player, he plays defense and serves as the captain of the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Trouba played collegiate hockey at the University of Michigan before being selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He developed into a reliable defenseman and earned a reputation for his physical style of play. Trouba was traded to the Rangers in 2019, where he took on a leadership role on the team.

Served as captain of the New York Rangers

Drafted ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets

Played collegiate hockey at the University of Michigan

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