Jayce Hawryluk
Canadian forward drafted by Florida Panthers in 2014.
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Jayce Hawryluk, born January 1, 1996, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently under contract with EHC Kloten in Switzerland’s National League. He entered the NHL when the Florida Panthers picked him 32nd overall in the second round of the 2014 draft. Over his career, he has also suited up for the Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators, plus stints with Skellefteå AIK in Sweden, HC Bílí Tygři Liberec in the Czech Republic, and HC Nové Zámky in Slovakia.
Early life
Hawryluk grew up in Roblin, Manitoba, and has Ukrainian heritage. He gained early attention as a “goal-scoring machine” in the Parkland Region, earning a feature on Hockey Day in Canada.
Amateur
His junior career began when the Brandon Wheat Kings selected him 32nd overall in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. He debuted with Brandon in 2012–13, tallying 18 goals and 25 assists over 61 games. The next season, he improved to 24 goals and 64 points in 59 games, helping the Wheat Kings reach the WHL semi-finals, where they fell to the Edmonton Oil Kings; Hawryluk added five goals and 12 points in eight playoff contests.
In 2014–15, he scored 30 goals and 65 points in 54 games. Brandon advanced to the WHL finals but were swept by the Kelowna Rockets, with Hawryluk posting ten goals and 19 points in 16 playoff games. The following season, he finished fourth in WHL scoring with 106 points (47 goals, 59 assists) in 58 games. He was named WHL Player of the Month for February 2016 after recording seven goals and 33 points in 13 games.
In the 2016 WHL playoffs, the Wheat Kings again reached the finals, this time defeating the Rockets to capture the Ed Chynoweth Trophy. Hawryluk led the charge in Game 5 with three goals and two assists in an 8–4 win. He finished the playoffs with seven goals and 22 points in 21 games and earned a WHL Second Team All-Star nod. Over his WHL career, he amassed 119 goals and 159 assists for 278 points in 232 regular-season games, plus 22 goals and 39 assists in 45 playoff games.
The WHL title sent Brandon to the 2016 Memorial Cup, where they faced the London Knights, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, and host Red Deer Rebels. The Wheat Kings were eliminated by Red Deer on May 25, 2016, in a 2–1 loss, finishing fourth. Hawryluk missed that game with an upper-body injury.
Lore & Background
Hawryluk grew up in Roblin, Manitoba and was once featured on Hockey Day in Canada after becoming a 'goal-scoring machine' in the Parkland Region of Manitoba. He played junior hockey with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he was selected in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. Over four WHL seasons, he recorded 278 points in 232 regular season games and helped the Wheat Kings win the WHL championship in 2016, earning the Ed Chynoweth Trophy after a five-game series victory. He was named a WHL Second Team All-Star for the 2015–16 season.
Hawryluk turned professional with the Florida Panthers' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, for the 2016–17 season. He made his NHL debut on December 15, 2018, against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and scored his first two NHL goals on December 23, 2018, in a 6–3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. After parts of two seasons with Florida, he was claimed off waivers by the Ottawa Senators in February 2020. He later signed with the Vancouver Canucks for the 2020–21 season, scoring his first goal with the team against his former club, the Senators.
Following his NHL tenure, Hawryluk played in Europe for Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League, HC Bílí Tygři Liberec of the Czech Extraliga, HC Nové Zámky of the Slovak Extraliga, and eventually EHC Kloten of the Swiss National League. He also represented Canada at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (gold medal) and the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships (bronze medal).
Reader's Guide
Jayce Hawryluk's career illustrates the trajectory of a second-round draft pick who transitioned from a standout junior career to the NHL and later to European leagues. His WHL tenure with the Brandon Wheat Kings was marked by consistent scoring, culminating in a 106-point season in 2015–16 and a WHL championship. His NHL debut with the Florida Panthers in December 2018 and his first multi-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks shortly after highlighted his potential at the highest level.
However, injuries and roster changes limited his NHL impact, leading to stints with Ottawa and Vancouver before he moved to Europe. His international play includes a gold medal at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and a bronze at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships. Hawryluk's career demonstrates the path of a player who, after a promising start, adapted to professional hockey across multiple leagues and countries, ultimately finding a role in the Swiss National League.
Career statistics and honours
Medals
- Gold 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
- Bronze 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2012–13 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 61 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013–14 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 59 | 24 | 40 | 64 | 44 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 14 |
| 2014–15 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 54 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 69 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 24 |
| 2015–16 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 58 | 47 | 59 | 106 | 101 | 21 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 39 |
| 2016–17 | Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | 47 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017–18 | Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | 64 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017–18 | Manchester Monarchs | ECHL | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018–19 | Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | 31 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018–19 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 42 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019–20 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019–20 | Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019–20 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020–21 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 30 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021–22 | Skellefteå AIK | SHL | 39 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022–23 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 19 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022–23 | Utica Comets | AHL | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | HC Bílí Tygři Liberec | ELH | 39 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| NHL totals | 98 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| SHL totals | 39 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canada Western | U17 | 9th | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | Canada | IH18 | Gold | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | Canada | U18 | Bronze | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Junior totals | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 32 | |||
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| WHL | ||
| Ed Chynoweth Trophy | 2016 | |
| East Second All-Star Team | 2016 | |
| International | ||
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge (Western Canada) | 2013 | |
| Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Gold Medal | 2013 | |
| IIHF World U18 Championship Bronze Medal | 2014 | |
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