Lane Hutson
Lane Hutson | ||||||
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Born |
Holland, Michigan, U.S. | February 14, 2004|||||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||
Weight | 162 lb (73 kg; 11 st 8 lb) | |||||
Position | Defense | |||||
Shoots | Left | |||||
NHL team | Montreal Canadiens | |||||
National team |
NHL Draft | 62nd overall, | ||||
Playing career | 2023–present |
Lane Hutson (born February 14, 2004) is an American
Playing career
Early years
Hutson first joined
Seeking to allay concerns with respect to his size, Hutson arrived at the NHL scouting combine with an
Collegiate career
Hutson committed to play
During the championship game of the 2023 Hockey East men's ice hockey tournament, Hutston scored two goals, including the game-winning goal in overtime to help BU win the tournament, and receive an automatic bid to the 2023 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament.[8] He was subsequently named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team and Tournament MVP.[9] With a goal during the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament against Western Michigan, Hutson surpassed Brian Leetch as the highest-scoring freshman in Hockey East history, a record set in 1987.[10]
Returning to BU for the 2023–24 season, Hutson scored his first collegiate hat trick in a November 4 game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.[11]
Professional
Following BU's overtime defeat to Denver during the 2024 Frozen Four,[12] Hutson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on April 12, 2024.[13] He then made his NHL debut shortly thereafter on April 15 in a 5–4 overtime loss versus the Detroit Red Wings, registering an assist.[14]
International play
Medal record | ||
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Representing United States | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2024 Sweden | ||
2023 Canada | ||
World U18 Championships | ||
2022 Germany | ||
Winter Youth Olympics
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2020 Lausanne |
Hutson first represented the United States internationally at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics, where he recorded one goal and one assist in four games, and a silver medal.[15]
The following year, Hutson was named to Team USA for the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded five assists in five games.[16] He rejoined the team for the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, and recorded eight assists in six games, and won a silver medal. Hutson was subsequently named the directorate award winner as the tournament's top defenseman, and also part of the media all-star team.[17]
On December 12, 2022, Hutson was named to the national junior team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[18] During the tournament he recorded one goal and three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[19] Later the same year, he was part of the national senior team at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.[20] During the tournament he recorded two goals and four assists in nine games. Team USA reached the bronze medal game, but were defeated by Latvia.[21]
On December 16, 2023, Hutson was again named to Team USA's roster to compete at the
Personal life
Hutson was born in Holland, Michigan to Rob and Julie Hutson. He grew up in the Chicago suburb of North Barrington, Illinois.[26] He has three brothers, Quinn, Cole and Lars. Quinn plays college ice hockey at Boston University.[27]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2020–21 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 39 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 60 | 10 | 53 | 63 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Boston University | HE | 39 | 15 | 33 | 48 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2023–24 | Boston University | HE | 38 | 15 | 34 | 49 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2023–24 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2021 | United States | U18 | 5th | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
2022 | United States | U18 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 4 | ||
2023 | United States | WJC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||
2023 | United States | WC | 4th | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |
2024 | United States | WJC | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 14 | ||
Junior totals | 25 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 20 | ||||
Senior totals | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Awards and honors
Award | Year | |
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College | ||
Hockey East Rookie of the Year | 2023 | [28] |
Hockey East Scoring Champion | 2023 | |
Hockey East Three-Stars Award | 2023 | |
All-Hockey East First Team | 2023, 2024 | [29][30] |
All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2023 | |
Hockey East All-Tournament Team | 2023 | [31] |
William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player | 2023 | |
AHCA East First Team All-American | 2023, 2024 | [32], [33] |
NHL | ||
E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence
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2022 | [34] |
International | ||
World U18 Championship Best Defenceman
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2022 | [17] |
World U18 Championship Media All-Star Team | 2022 | [17] |
World Junior Championship Media All-Star Team
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2024 | [25] |
References
- ^ a b c Johnston, Mike (July 2, 2022). "Lane Hutson a skilled standout among stacked 2022 USNTDP prospect class". Sportsnet. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ Wheeler, Scott (March 11, 2022). "Who is Lane Hutson, the 'unicorn' 5-foot-8 defenseman and second-round pick?". The Athletic. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Morreale, Mike (June 20, 2022). "Hutson receives E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence". NHL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ MacMillan, Ken (July 7, 2022). "Montreal Canadiens Select Super Skilled Lane Hutson 62nd Overall". A Winning Habit. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ "Men's Ice Hockey Announces Class of 2026". goterriers.com. August 16, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Hutson Named HE Rookie of the Year, Pandolfo Tabbed as Coach of the Year". goterriers.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Weitzer, Nate (March 30, 2023). "Boston University defenseman Lane Hutson becomes the second freshman in 71 years to win Walter Brown Award". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Mahoney, Andrew (March 18, 2023). "Freshman Lane Hutson scores Boston University another Hockey East championship with overtime goal". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Hutson Lifts No. 5 Terriers to 10th Hockey East Crown in Overtime Thriller". goterriers.com. March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Boston University Downs Western Michigan, 5-1, In Opening Game Of NCAA Tournament". hockeyeastonline.com. March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Hutson Named Hockey East Player of the Week". goterriers.com. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- BU Today. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "Three-year, entry-level contract for Lane Hutson". Montreal Canadiens. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "MTL@DET: Game recap". Montreal Canadiens. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Scheder-Bieschin, Gabrielle (January 22, 2020). "Men's Ice Hockey Team Secures Silver At Youth Olympic Games". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Spiegel, Jackie (April 26, 2021). "IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status, jersey numbers for all 10 teams". sportingnews.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Lane Hutson Named 2022 EJ McGuire Award of Excellence Winner". usahockeyntdp.com. June 20, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Wins Bronze at World Juniors With Thrilling 8-7 OT Victory Over Sweden". teamusa.usahockey.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Pronman, Corey; Gentille, Sean (May 4, 2023). "Team USA announces men's roster for 2023 IIHF World Championship: Who made the cut?". The Athletic. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ Aykroyd, Lucas (May 28, 2023). "Latvia wins historic bronze in OT". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Gauthier leads United States 2024 World Junior roster". NHL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. beats host Sweden to win World Juniors gold". Sportsnet. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Pronman, Corey (January 5, 2024). "2024 World Juniors standouts and disappointments: Lekkerimaki is MVP, Canada's forwards underwhelm". The Athletic. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Podnieks, Andrew (January 5, 2024). "Lekkerimaki named MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Hutson Signs Entry-Level Contract with Montreal Canadiens". Boston University Athletics. April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Lane Hutson Bio". goterriers.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Hockey East Names 2022-23 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Hockey East Names 2022-23 Men's All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Hockey East Names 2023-24 Men's All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Boston University Tops Merrimack, 3-2 In Overtime, To Claim Hockey East Tournament Title". hockeyeastonline.com. March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". ahcahockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "2023-24 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". ahcahockey.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Morreale, Mike (June 20, 2022). "Hutson receives E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence". NHL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database