Jack Hextall (born March 23, 2008) is an American junior ice hockey center for the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He was drafted 30th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Jack Hextall
Born (2008-03-23) March 23, 2008 (age 18)
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
USHL team Youngstown Phantoms
NHL draft 30th overall, 2026
Calgary Flames

Playing career

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Hextall began his career with the Youngstown Phantoms during the 2024–25 season, where he recorded eight goals and 26 assists in 53 games. During the 2025–26 season, he increased his production and recorded 20 goals and 38 assists in 58 games.[1]

On June 26, 2026, he was drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 2026 NHL entry draft.[2]

Hextall has committed to play college ice hockey for Michigan State during the 2026–27 season.[3]

International play

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Hextall represented the United States at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup where he recorded two goals and five assists in five games and won a gold medal. During the gold medal game against Sweden he had a goal and two assists, and was named the U.S. Player of the Game.[4]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2024–25 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 53 8 26 34 30 3 0 1 1 0
2025–26 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 59 20 38 58 28 4 1 1 2 0
USHL totals 112 28 64 92 58 7 1 2 3 0

References

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  1. Morreale, Mike G. (June 3, 2026). "Hextall looks to continue momentum at 2026 NHL Scouting Combine". NHL.com. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  2. "Flames draft Jack Hextall with 30th-overall pick". Sportsnet. June 26, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  3. Bott, Nathaniel (June 23, 2026). "Expected first-round pick Jack Hextall could help give MSU hockey boost up the middle". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  4. "Bogas, Hextall, Zielinski Help U.S. Capture Hlinka Gretzky Cup". USHL.com. August 16, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
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