Jordan Eberle Bio
Jordan Leslie Christopher Eberle is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a right winger and captain of the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on May 15, 1990, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Eberle was drafted 22nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2008 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2010, enjoying multiple standout seasons with the Oilers and later the New York Islanders before joining the Kraken. Eberle has represented Canada in international competition multiple times, earning accolades for his performances in World Junior Championships.
Early Life and Background
Eberle was born on May 15, 1990, in Regina, Saskatchewan, to Darren and Lisa Eberle. His father coached him on his minor hockey teams growing up. He has two older sisters, Ashley and Whitney, and a younger brother, Dustin. Eberle attended high school at the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan, before moving to Calgary, Alberta, at age 15 with his parents and siblings. He returned to Regina to play junior hockey for the Regina Pats and attended Archbishop M.C. O’Neill High School during the hockey season. He graduated from Bishop O’Byrne Senior High School in Calgary in June 2008.
Path to Hockey
Eberle played novice hockey with Hockey Regina’s tier-1 Kings and amassed 216 goals over sixty games in 1999–2000. He then went on to play Bantam AAA hockey for the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame at the age of 14. During the 2004–05 season, Eberle scored 40 goals and 27 assists through 27 games. He was selected by his hometown major junior team, the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL), in the seventh round of the 2005 WHL bantam draft. Eberle debuted with the Pats in the 2006–07 season, scoring 55 points and a team-high 28 goals as a rookie. He added two goals and seven points in six games against the Swift Current Broncos in the opening round of the 2007 WHL playoffs. Eberle finished the 2007–08 season with a team-high 42 goals and 75 points, earning him a spot on the WHL East First All-Star Team and the Doc Seaman Trophy as WHL Scholastic Player of the Year.
Jordan Eberle Career
Early Career (2009–2010)
After completing the 2008–09 WHL season with a team-leading 74 points in 61 games, Eberle was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on March 23, 2009. He made his professional debut for the Oilers’ AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons, on March 27, 2009. Eberle’s NHL debut came on October 7, 2010, against the Calgary Flames, where he scored his first NHL goal and added an assist, leading the Oilers to a 4–0 victory. He finished his rookie season with 18 goals and 25 assists for 43 points through 69 games.
Breakthrough (2011–2012)
Eberle began the 2011–12 season on the Oilers’ top line with Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. He finished the season with a team-leading 34 goals and 42 assists for 76 points through 77 games. Eberle was nominated for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as the league’s most gentlemanly player. In the following seasons, he continued to be a key player for the Oilers, contributing significantly to the team’s scoring.
Notable Works and Milestones
Eberle’s signature work includes his performances in the NHL All-Star Game and his contributions to the Canadian national team in international competitions. He was named to the All-Star Game in his second NHL season and has been recognized for his scoring ability and playmaking skills throughout his career.
Jordan Eberle Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Jordan Eberle has received several nominations for prestigious awards, including the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
Jordan Eberle Awards Won
Jordan Eberle has achieved notable recognition for his contributions to the sport, including being named WHL Player of the Year and receiving the Doc Seaman Trophy.
Jordan Eberle Family
Jordan Eberle is married to Lauren Rodych, and the couple has three children together.
Personal Life
Eberle has been in a relationship with Lauren Rodych since high school. They became engaged in the summer of 2016 and married on July 22, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta. Eberle and his wife founded the Sticks and Strings Foundation, a charitable organization supporting youth literacy, childhood sports, music, and nature.
