Jacob Middleton

Jacob Middleton (born January 2, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted 210th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
After being drafted by the Owen Sound Attack in the 2012 Ontario Hockey League Draft, Middleton played 14 games for the team before being traded to the Ottawa 67's on January 7, 2013. On January 8, 2016, in his fourth season with the 67's, Middleton was named captain of the team. After concluding that season, on April 8, 2016, Middleton signed an amateur try-out agreement with the Manchester Monarchs of the ECHL. He played seven games for the Monarchs before joining the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, the San Jose Barracuda, for the 2016–17 season.

On September 7, 2017, Middleton signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. He subsequently played the 2017–18 season with their American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.

While attending the Sharks' training camp prior to the 2018–19 season, on September 23, 2018, Middleton was reassigned to Barracuda. On January 5, 2019, Middleton was recalled from the Barracuda, and made his NHL debut that night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He recorded his first point on April 4, 2019 in a 3–2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. On October 5, 2019, he was placed on injured reserve.

Personal life
Middleton's brother Keaton also plays professional hockey for the AHL's San Jose Barracuda, having signed a contract with them in 2018.