Jaccob Slavin

Jaccob Scott Slavin (born May 1, 1994) is an American ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays with the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Slavin was selected by the Hurricanes in the 4th round (120th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
In 2013, Slavin enrolled at Colorado College to skate with the NCAA Division I Colorado College Tigers. In his first year his outstanding play was recognized when he was selected as NCHC Rookie of the Year, and named to both the 2013–14 NCHC All-Rookie Team and the 2013–14 NCHC All-Conference Second Team.

The following season Slavin was named to the 2014–15 NCHC All-Conference First Team.

Slavin made his professional debut to start the 2015–16 season, with the Hurricanes AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. With 7 assists in his first 14 games with the Checkers, Slavin was recalled by the Hurricanes and made his NHL debut on November 20, 2015. Slavin scored his first NHL hat trick on March 13, 2017 against the New York Islanders in New York.