Jacques in 2009
Born	April 29, 1985 (1985-04-29) (age 24), Montreal, QC, CAN
Height Weight	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft	68th overall, 2003 Edmonton Oilers
Pro career	2003 – present

Jean-François Jacques (born April 29, 1985, in Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada) is a professional ice hockey left wing who currently plays in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers.

Jacques was drafted in the 2nd round (68th overall) by the Oilers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to his professional career, he played for four seasons with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the QMJHL. He made his professional debut with the Edmonton Road Runners of the AHL in 2004–05, appearing in 6 games as a late-season call-up.

Following Oilers training camp for the 2005–06 season, Jacques was assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL where he played the first half of the season. He was recalled to the Oilers to replace injured forward Ethan Moreau, making his NHL debut on February 2, 2006, versus the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jacques broke through and joined the Oilers roster for the 2009–10 season and sees prominent play on the first line. As of Oct 19, Jacques has 1 goal and 4 assists in the season's first 8 games.

Jacques wears jersey number 22 for the Oilers.

[edit] Career statistics

[edit] External links

• Jean-François Jacques's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

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