Rathbone Gets First NHL Goal

Jack Rathbone (Harvard) has his first NHL goal.

The former Crimson defenseman slapped home his first goal in pro hockey's top league in Vancouver's 6-3 win over Edmonton on Thursday night in Alberta. His goal 4:43 into the first period gave his Canucks a 2-0 lead at the time. He had made his NHL debut two days earlier, also in Edmonton

Rathbone, 21, a 5-foot-10 native of West Roxbury, Mass. was drafted 95th overall by Vancouver in 2017 after playing with both the Cape Cod Whalers and the Dexter Southfield School. In two seasons at Harvard (2018-19, 2019-20), he collected 14 goals and 39 assists for 53 points in 61 NCAA outings. As a sophomore, he registered seven goals and 31 points in 28 games, and earned First Team All-America accolades before later turning professional after the Ivy League canceled the 2020-21 campaign last fall.

The son of former Boston College forward and New York Islanders draft choice Jason Rathbone, Jack Rathbone made his pro debut earlier this season with Utica (AHL), where he recorded 2-7—9 points in eight appearances.

Harvard's Rathbone Signs with Canucks

Rising junior defenseman Jack Rathbone (Harvard) has left college hockey to sign an entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks, according to The Hockey News.

Rathbone, a 5-11, 190-pound blueliner from West Roxbury, Mass., finished fourth in team scoring this season for the Crimson with seven goals and 24 assists for 31 points in 28 games. In two seasons and 60 career NCAA contests played with Harvard, he collected 14 goals and 38 assists for 52 points to go with 22 penalty minutes. As a freshman, he helped Harvard to the 2019 NCAA Tournament.

The son of former Boston College forward Jason Rathbone (BC'92), Jack Rathbone prepped with both the Cape Cod Whalers and the Dexter School prior to skating for Harvard. A two-time captain at Dexter, he was drafted in the fourth round (95th overall) by the Canucks in the 2017 NHL Draft.