


Jacob Fowler (born November 24, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2023 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Early years
Originally beginning his minor ice hockey career as a forward, Fowler would make the full-time transition to goaltender prior to age 10. As a youth, he played with the Florida Alliance based in Estero, Florida, a three-plus hour commute from his hometown of Melbourne. Thereafter, Fowler spent two seasons with the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Appearing in 18 total games over the course of the 2021–22 season, he posted a 11–4–1 record along with a 2.18 goals against average (GAA) and a .927 save percentage. The following season, Fowler played in 40 games, leading all USHL goaltenders in wins, GAA and save percentage respectively. During that year's playoffs, he posted an 8–1–0 record, with a 1.36 GAA and .952 save percentage. Fowler then went 3–0–0 in the championship round with a 0.64 GAA, .976 save percentage and a 22-save shutout in the final game to help guide the Phantoms to their first Clark Cup in program history. He was subsequently named the Clark Cup Most Outstanding Player. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-USHL First team, as well as earning both USHL Goaltender of the Year and Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year distinctions.
On June 29, 2023, Fowler was selected in the third round, 69th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2023 NHL entry draft.
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