Jake Livingstone (ice hockey)

Jake Livingstone (born April 16, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at Minnesota State.

College
Livingstone began his collegiate career for Minnesota State during the 2020–21 season. During his freshman season he recorded four goals and ten assists in 28 games for the Mavericks and was named to the All-WCHA Rookie Team and CHN National All-Rookie Team.

During the 2021–22 season, in his sophomore season, he recorded nine goals and 22 assists in 44 games. His 31 points led the CCHA in defenceman scoring. Following the season he was named to the All-CCHA First Team and was named the CCHA Defenseman of the Year.

On September 10, 2022, he was named an alternate captain for the 2022–23 season. During his junior year he recorded eight goals and 27 assists in 39 games. His 27 assists led the team, while his 35 points ranked second on the team. During the regular season, he led all CCHA defenceman in assists, and points. Following an outstanding season he was named to the CCHA First Team and was named the CCHA Defenseman of the Year for the second consecutive season. He was also named an AHCA West Second Team All-American, the 12th Maverick player to be named an All-American since the school transitioned to NCAA Division I. He finished his career at Minnesota State with 21 goals and 59 assists in 111 games. During his time with the Mavericks, the team won three MacNaughton Cups, two Mason Cups, qualified for three NCAA tournaments, two Frozen Fours, and advanced to the national championship game once.

Professional
On March 29, 2023, the Nashville Predators signed Livingstone to a one-year, entry-level contract. He made his NHL debut for the Predators on April 6, 2023, in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

At the conclusion of the season, Livingstone as a pending restricted free agent, agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Predators on June 27, 2023.