VANCOUVER CANUCKS PRESS RELEASE
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Junior defenseman
Jack Rathbone signed a three-year entry level contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced last night (July 15). Rathbone was originally drafted by the Canucks in the fourth round (95
th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft.
"We're excited for Jack as he takes the next step in his career," said Ted Donato, The Robert D. Ziff '88 Head Coach For Harvard Men's Ice Hockey. "Jack was a great leader for our team, an excellent student, and a fantastic teammate. We look forward to following his success at the pro level."
A native of West Roxbury, Mass, Rathbone is coming off his best season at Harvard as one of the top offensive defensemen in college hockey, recording 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) in 28 games. He was named a CCM/AHCA Hockey First Team All-American in 2019-20 and was also an All-ECAC Hockey First Team and First Team All-Ivy League selection. Rathbone was No. 3 in the nation among blueliners with 1.11 points per contest, leading all ECAC Hockey defensemen.
An ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team selection as a first-year, Rathbone totaled 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 33 games for the Crimson in 2018-19. He finishes his Harvard career with 53 points (14 goals, 39 assists) in 61 games.
