Jake Oettinger Parents

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Jake Oettinger, also known as Otter is an American ice hockey goaltender who is playing for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of February 2025. Born on December 18, 1998, he was selected by the Dallas Stars as the 26th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Growing up, he attended Lakeville North High School and later committed to the USA National Team Development Program (USNTDP) to pursue a career in ice hockey.

After playing two seasons at USNTDP, he committed to Boston University. During his freshman season at Boston, he posted a 2.11 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage, earning awards such as Hockey East Goaltender of the Month and All-Rookie Team honors.

Who are the Parents of Jake Oettinger?

According to his college profile, Jake Oettinger's parents are Chris Oettinger and Kateri. Jake's family includes a brother Thomas and a sister, Kendall as per the NY Times. It is also reported that his parents separated and his father got remarried to Kelly. According to the NY Times, Kelly's first gift to Jake Oettinger was a Marc-Andre Fleury's fathead. Fleury was Oettinger's childhood hero.

Chris supported Jake’s passion for the sport from the start, allowing him to try out as a goalie when he was just nine years old. As Jake once said, “I realized I was a little bit better at goalie than defense, so I finally just stuck with it" as per USA Hockey.

What is the nationality of Jake Oettinger’s parents?

Chris Oettinger's parents hold American nationality.

FAQs on Jake Oettinger

 A. Jake Oettinger grew up in Lakeville, Minnesota and attended Lakeville North High School in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis.
A. Jake Oettinger was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

A. Jake Oettinger has a younger brother Thomas.

A. Jake Oettinger is playing for the Dallas Stars as a goalie.

A. Jake Oettinger weighs around 99.8 kg.

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