Jake Livingstone (ice hockey)

Jake Livingstone
Born (1999-04-16) April 16, 1999 (age 26)
Creston, British Columbia
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
AHL team
Former teams		 Charlotte Checkers
Nashville Predators
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2023–present

Jake Livingstone (born April 16, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League (AHL). He played college ice hockey at Minnesota State.

Playing career

College

Livingstone began his collegiate career for Minnesota State during the 2020–21 season. During his freshman season he recorded four goals and ten assists in 28 games for the Mavericks and was named to the All-WCHA Rookie Team and CHN National All-Rookie Team.[1]

During the 2021–22 season, in his sophomore season, he recorded nine goals and 22 assists in 44 games. His 31 points led the CCHA in defenceman scoring. Following the season he was named to the All-CCHA First Team and was named the CCHA Defenseman of the Year.[2]

On September 10, 2022, he was named an alternate captain for the 2022–23 season.[3][4] During his junior year he recorded eight goals and 27 assists in 39 games. His 27 assists led the team, while his 35 points ranked second on the team. During the regular season, he led all CCHA defenceman in assists, and points. Following an outstanding season he was named to the CCHA First Team and was named the CCHA Defenseman of the Year for the second consecutive season.[5] He was also named an AHCA West Second Team All-American, the 12th Maverick player to be named an All-American since the school transitioned to NCAA Division I.[6][7] He finished his career at Minnesota State with 21 goals and 59 assists in 111 games. During his time with the Mavericks, the team won three MacNaughton Cups, two Mason Cups, qualified for three NCAA tournaments, two Frozen Fours, and advanced to the national championship game once.[8]

Professional

On March 29, 2023, the Nashville Predators signed Livingstone to a one-year, entry-level contract.[9] He made his NHL debut for the Predators on April 6, 2023, in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.[10]

At the conclusion of the season, Livingstone, as a pending restricted free agent, agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Predators on June 27, 2023.[11]

The Predators would not resign Livingstone following the 2024–25 AHL season, making him a free agent. Un-signed approaching the 2025–26 season, Livingstone signed a professional tryout with the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 17, 2025.[12] After his release from the Penguins, Livingstone was signed to one-year AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers, affiliate to the Florida Panthers, on October 11, 2025.[13]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Merritt Centennials BCHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2016–17 Langley Rivermen BCHL 22 0 4 4 21 6 0 0 0 6
2017–18 Langley Rivermen BCHL 53 1 12 13 85 6 0 1 1 4
2018–19 Langley Rivermen BCHL 56 10 28 38 40 7 1 1 2 8
2019–20 Langley Rivermen BCHL 52 11 38 49 72 4 0 4 4 8
2020–21 Minnesota State University WCHA 28 4 10 14 16 — — — — —
2021–22 Minnesota State University CCHA 44 9 22 31 32 — — — — —
2022–23 Minnesota State University CCHA 39 8 27 35 30 — — — — —
2022–23 Nashville Predators NHL 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2023–24 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 68 2 15 17 43 2 0 1 1 0
2024–25 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 59 7 9 16 37 6 0 2 2 5
NHL totals 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —

Awards and honours

Award Year
College
All-WCHA Rookie Team 2021 [14]
All-CCHA First Team 2022, 2023 [15]
CCHA Defenseman of the Year 2022, 2023 [16]
AHCA West Second Team All-American 2023 [17]

References

  1. ^ "Jake Livingstone bio". msumavericks.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Livingstone Tabbed 2021-22 CCHA Defenseman of the Year". msumavericks.com. March 16, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mavericks Name 2022-23 Captains". msumavericks.com. September 10, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Buelow, Karson (September 22, 2022). ""It's a big responsibility here," Mavericks announce 2022-23 captains". The Reporter. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "Livingstone Named League's Defenseman of the Year for the Second Time". msumavericks.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "Livingstone Named ACHA Second Team All-American". msumavericks.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  7. ^ Dudley, Kevin (April 7, 2023). "MSU's Livingstone an All-American". The Free Press. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  8. ^ Lingan, Emma (April 3, 2023). "Jake Livingstone 'Ready for a New Challenge' With Predators". NHL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  9. ^ "Predators Sign Jake Livingstone to One-Year, Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. March 29, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "Livingstone Becomes Ninth Former Maverick to Skate in the NHL This Season". msumavericks.com. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "Predators sign Jake Livingstone to a two-year, two-way contract". Nashville Predators. June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  12. ^ "Penguins' Jake Livingstone: Gets PTO chance". CBS Sports. September 17, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "Checkers sign Jake Livingstone". Charlotte Checkers. October 11, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  14. ^ "WCHA Announces 2020-21 All-League Teams". WCHA.com. March 10, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  15. ^ "All-CCHA First Team Honorees Revealed". CCHA.com. March 14, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  16. ^ "Jake Livingstone Selected Defenseman of the Year". CCHA.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "Pietila and Livingstone Tabbed All-America". CCHA.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
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