Ht/Wt: 6' 0"/175 lbs
Position: D
Team: Calgary (WHL)

Jake Bean's Player Profile

Craig Button TSN - March 22, 2016 - "Calgary Hitmen blueliner Jake Bean (No. 11) is an exceptional skater with an outstanding mind and he uses both to impact the game in a significant manner. He’s quick to recognize where there is opportunity and his body can carry out what his mind commands."

Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News - January 26, 2016 - "It’s a down draft year for the ‘Dub,’ but Bean is one to watch. A whip-smart defenseman with an excellent stick, Bean is probably underrated defensively, where his positioning is excellent. When you put up 43 points in 46 games, that part can get overshadowed."

Damien Cox of Sportsnet - January 13, 2016 - "The offensive blueliner wasn’t drafted into WHL, but has already equaled his scoring numbers from last season."

Curtis Joe of Elite Prospects - 2016 - "A shifty and intelligent defenceman that plays with panache and poise. An excellent skater that is a good puck-carrier up the ice. Makes very good decisions with and without the puck, and plays strong positionally. Works hard and doesn't give the opposition much to work with, but could stand to be a bit more assertive during high pressure situations. That being said, he is not a one dimentional player. He displays natural talent in the offensive end, but also plays a complete defensive game in his own end."

Future Considerations - November 2015 - "Bean is a slick, pass first, puck moving blue liner who is absolutely deadly in transition. He has quick feet that allow him skate with the puck and the vision to quickly find his passing options. Has solid composure and will calmly skate the puck out of pressure before head manning a pass up to streaking forwards. His defensive ability needs work as right now it consists of an active stick he uses to try to shut down opponents as they’re coming down wide on the rush. Needs some added strength and to improve his defensive positioning."

Jake Bean Videos

Jake Bean - 4 Goals - Oct 9&10, 2015



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