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Born	March 4, 1985 (age 24),; Eau Claire, WI, USA
Height; Weight	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m); 202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P); Cur. team	Chicago Blackhawks; Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
NHL Draft	5th Round, 140th Overall, 2004
Pro career	2006 – present

Jacob Dowell (born March 4, 1985 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin) is an American professional ice hockey center who currently plays center for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.

[edit] Playing career

Dowell grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and played for Memorial High School in Eau Claire for two seasons, totaling 90 points. In both seasons, Jake helped lead the Old Abes to sectional championships and state tournament berths.

Dowell left Memorial High School to be a part of the USA Hockey U-18 Developmental Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the year 2001. Later, Jake returned to Wisconsin to play college hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers where he won a National Championship. Dowell was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Dowell signed a contract with Chicago in July, 2007. On November 23, 2007, Dowell scored a short-handed goal in his first NHL game, a 2–1 win over the Calgary Flames. Dowell broke his foot in his second NHL game, but returned to play in 19 contests in the 2007–08 season.

Jake was only called up to play in one contest this 2008–09 season. He did get to experience Stanley Cup Playoff hockey being on the Blackhawks active roster against Vancouver and Detroit, though he did not play.

[edit] Career statistics

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001–02	USNTDP	NAHL	44	5	12	17	51	—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	USNTDP	NAHL	9	2	2	4	13	—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	U. of Wisconsin	WCHA	37	6	13	19	48	—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	U. of Wisconsin	WCHA	38	12	14	26	74	—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	U. of Wisconsin	WCHA	43	5	15	20	42	—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	U. of Wisconsin	WCHA	41	19	6	25	54	—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Norfolk Admirals	AHL	9	2	3	5	8	6	0	3	3	4
2007–08	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	49	7	10	17	64	12	1	1	2	6
2007–08	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	19	2	1	3	10	—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	75	6	14	20	128	4	0	0	0	0
2008–09	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	1	0	0	0	2	—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	6	1	6	7	10	0	0	0	0	0
NHL totals			20	2	1	3	12	—	—	—	—	—

[edit] Personal

Dowell and his family have worked to raise awareness and find a cure for Huntington's Disease, a disease which has afflicted his father. The Dowells have teamed with many Eau Claire businesses, Clear Channel Radio and WEAU-TV to host fundraisers to battle the disease.

[edit] Miscellaneous

In his spare time, Dowell enjoys competing in worldwide dance competitions. His ultimate win was the Canadian DDR Gold, where he usurped champion "Dos Denim" for the title. Dowell hopes his skills will give him what it takes to compete in Skoolz Fest '09, the biggest competition of the year for those on the world's underground DDR and SLD circuits. Dowell is currently registered for the event, and has scheduled rigorous weekly training sessions. Unfortunately, according to expert predictions, the reigning champion is fiercely equipped with skill, and unlikely to be challenged by any of this year's competitors. Better luck next year, D-Rod.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Jake Dowell's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Jake's High School Hockey Pageat Eau Claire High School Hockey

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