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Jason Blake (Born September 2, 1973 in Ceres, California, USA) is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the National Hockey League's New York Islanders.

Playing career

He was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Kings in 1999. He was acquired by the New York Islanders in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings in January of 2001. Jason set career highs in goals, assists, and points during the 02/03 season with 25, 30, and 55 respectively. He skates fast without the puck and when he has the puck it is hard to remove him from it.

Along with New York Islanders teammates Rick DiPietro and Mark Parrish, Blake was part of Team USA at the Winter Olympics held in Turin, Italy in February of 2006. Team USA was led by Peter Laviolette, his former coach with the Islanders. He is NOT related to Colorado Avalanche defenseman, Rob Blake.

Awards

1994-95: All-Rookie Team (CCHA)
1996-97: First All-Star Team (WCHA)
1997-98: First All-Star Team (WCHA)
1997-98: West Second All-American Team (NCAA)
1998-99: First All-Star Team (WCHA)
1998-99: Player of the Year (WCHA)
1998-99: West First All-American Team (NCAA)

Records

Career statistics

Stats as of January 26, 2006.

International play

2006 - Played for the United States in the XX Olympic Winter Games

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