Jake Bischoff

Jacob Michael Bischoff (born July 25, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and captain of the Henderson Silver Knights in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Jake Bischoff
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Bischoff with the Chicago Wolves in 2019
Born (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994
Cambridge, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
AHL team
Former teams		 Henderson Silver Knights
Vegas Golden Knights
NHL Draft 185th overall, 2012
New York Islanders
Playing career 2017–present

Early life

Bischoff was born on June 25, 1994, in Cambridge, Minnesota,[2] as the oldest child to parents Jackie Tok and Grant Bischoff.[3] His father played ice hockey for the University of Minnesota and was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars after his freshman year.[4] As a result, Bischoff was trained by his father from a young age.[3] His mother later died when he was 16 and his father re-married to Tammi McLaughlin. Bischoff's step brother Blake McLaughlin also plays hockey and was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in 2018.[4]

Playing career

Bischoff played high school hockey in his native Minnesota with Grand Rapids High and parts of two seasons with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) before committing and playing collegiate hockey for the University of Minnesota.

As an alternate captain with the Gophers, Bischoff completed a four-year collegiate career, having his most productive season in his senior year during the 2016–17 season, compiling 5 goals and 27 assists for 32 points in 38 games from the blueline. He was selected as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

Originally drafted out of high school by the New York Islanders in the seventh-round, 185th overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Bischoff was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the club following his senior season with the Golden Gophers on March 29, 2017.[5] He immediately joined the Islanders' AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for the remainder of the regular season, posting 3 points in 6 games.

On June 21, 2017, Bischoff was traded by the Islanders, along with Mikhail Grabovski and a pair of draft selections to the Vegas Golden Knights, in exchange for 2017 NHL Expansion Draft considerations.[6] In joining the Golden Knights in their inaugural season, Bischoff was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves for his first full professional season in 2017–18.

On July 16, 2019, as a restricted free agent, Bischoff was signed to a three-year contract extension with the Golden Knights.[7]

After missing the entirety of the 2021–22 season due to a lower body injury, Bischoff opted to remain within the Golden Knights organization, by signing a one-year AHL contract with affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, on July 14, 2022.[8] Bischoff was later named captain of the Silver Knights on October 12, 2023, succeeding Brayden Pachal.[9]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Grand Rapids High USHS 27 5 24 29 14 3 0 6 6 2
2011–12 Grand Rapids High USHS 25 11 29 40 17 1 0 2 2 0
2011–12 Omaha Lancers USHL 10 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2012–13 Grand Rapids High USHS 16 7 11 18 4 3 1 6 7 4
2012–13 Omaha Lancers USHL 12 0 2 2 0 — — — — —
2013–14 University of Minnesota B1G 28 3 4 7 8 — — — — —
2014–15 University of Minnesota B1G 36 3 8 11 0 — — — — —
2015–16 University of Minnesota B1G 37 6 12 18 14 — — — — —
2016–17 University of Minnesota B1G 38 5 27 32 16 — — — — —
2016–17 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 6 2 1 3 2 — — — — —
2017–18 Chicago Wolves AHL 69 7 16 23 34 3 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Chicago Wolves AHL 60 2 11 13 20 22 0 5 5 2
2019–20 Chicago Wolves AHL 52 3 6 9 24 — — — — —
2019–20 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 4 0 0 0 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 7 1 1 2 2 — — — — —
2022–23 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 56 5 11 16 22 — — — — —
NHL totals 4 0 0 0 4 — — — — —

Awards and honors
Award Year
College
B1G Honourable Mention All-Star Team 2016
B1G Sportsmanship Award 2016
B1G First All-Star Team 2017
B1G Defensive Player of the Year 2017 [10]

References
  1. "Golden Knights Jake Bischoff makes NHL debut against Penguins". reviewjournal.com. October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  2. "Jake Bischoff". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  3. "Grand Rapids teen plays hard to honor mom". Pioneer Press. January 13, 2011. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  4. "FAMILY, FISHING, HUNTING AND HOCKEY – DEFENSEMAN JAKE BISCHOFF". chicagowolves.com. January 18, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  5. "Bischoff agrees to entry-level contract". New York Islanders. March 29, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  6. "Islanders traded Grabovski, Bischoff and pair of picks to Golden Knights". Sportsnet.ca. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  7. "Golden Knights sign defenseman Jake Bischoff". Vegas Golden Knights. July 16, 2019. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  8. "Silver Knights sign Quinney, Bischoff". Henderson Silver Knights. July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  9. "Jake Bischoff Named Captain of Silver Knights". Henderson Silver Knights. October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  10. "Minnesota Hockey dominates Big Ten Awards". thedailygopher.com. March 14, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
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