Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Ice Hockey Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/05/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Jalen Chatfield
Chatfield took the Stanley Cup on a tour around North Carolina after the Hurricanes' title win, visiting fans and sharing the trophy with his family. The appearance was part of the traditional day each championship player is given with the Cup.
Chatfield won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes, who defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. It was Carolina's first championship since 2006 and gave Chatfield a championship at the NHL, AHL and OHL levels.
Chatfield left the Eastern Conference Finals clinching game to welcome a son, rushing from the ice to the delivery room. The birth came shortly after the Hurricanes won the Eastern Conference title.
Chatfield left a game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury, shortly after the third period began. He was ruled out and missed the following games before returning for the playoffs.
Jalen Chatfield continued his role as a regular defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2024-25 season. Team and player statistics pages from the NHL and other hockey databases show him remaining an active NHL roster player into 2025. No major individual award, trade, or off-ice event is identified in the provided results for this period.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Known as a two-way defenseman with good skating ability and stick skills, and became a Stanley Cup champion with Carolina in 2026. |
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| Position | Defenseman |
| Jersey Number | 5 |
| Shoots | Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 209 lbs |
| Build | Slight frame |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Junior Hockey | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
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Personal Life
| Children | Son born in June 2026 |
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Family
| Son | Born in June 2026 |
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Career
| Current Team | Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) |
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| Position | Defenseman |
| Draft Status | Undrafted |
| Professional Debut | 20/01/2021 |
| Previous Teams |
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| Signed | Signed by Carolina Hurricanes as free agent on 30/07/2021 |
| Notable Achievement | Stanley Cup Champion (2026) with Carolina Hurricanes; Calder Cup Champion (2022) with Chicago Wolves; CHL Memorial Cup Champion (2017) with Windsor Spitfires |
| Contract | Signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes on 14/06/2024, running through the 2026–27 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served as alternate captain with Windsor Spitfires in 2016-17 | |
| 2. Set OHL career highs in goals, assists, points and plus/minus (+22) | |
| 3. Ranked second among Spitfires defensemen in goals, assists and points | |
| 4. Recorded 21 points (1g, 20a) in 60 OHL rookie games with Windsor Spitfires, ranking fifth in points and third in assists among OHL rookie defensemen | |
| 5. Recorded 28 points (8g, 20a) in 61 OHL games with Windsor Spitfires | |
| 6. Recorded a career-high eight points (one goal, seven assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games in 2026, averaging a career-high 22:32 of ice time per game |
