AJ Jenks

Arthur "AJ" Jenks (born June 27, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL as a prospect of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 4th round (100th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Prior to turning professional, Jenks played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League where he played four seasons with the Plymouth Whalers, including winning the OHL championship in his rookie year of 2006-07. In recognition of his outstanding play, Jenks was selected to play in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic, and also was chosen to compete at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he won a gold medal with Team USA.

On January 18, 2012, Jenks along with Evgenii Dadonov were traded by the Panthers to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Jonathan Matsumoto and Mattias Lindstrom.

International play

Jenks won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

 

 

Regular season

Season

Team

League

GP

G

20060–7

Plymouth Whalers

OHL

68

9

2007–08

Plymouth Whalers

OHL

68

26

2008–09

Plymouth Whalers

OHL

61

21

2009–10

Plymouth Whalers

OHL

52

23

2010–11

Rochester Americans

AHL

63

8

2011–12

San Antonio Rampage

AHL

25

0

2011–12

Cincinnati Cyclones

ECHL

13

3

2011–12

Charlotte Checkers

AHL

27

4

AHL totals

115

12

International

Year

Team

Event

GP

G

A

Pts

PIM

2010

United States

WJC

7

3

2

5

6

Junior int'l totals

7

3

2

5

6

Awards and honours

Award

Year

OHL All-Star Classic

2009–10

IIHF World U20 Championship Gold Medal with Team USA

2010