Frequently asked questions

Who is Jake Oettinger?

Jake Oettinger plays goalie currently plays for Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League.

What position does Jake Oettinger play?

Jake Oettinger is listed at Goalie. Goalies are the last line of defense and the team's primary shot-stopper at even strength and on the penalty kill. A goaltender (or goalie) in ice hockey is the only player allowed to use their hands to handle the puck in the area behind the net. In the NHL, this is restricted to the trapezoid (a 2014 rule clarification); IIHF, NCAA, and most other leagues allow the goalie to play the puck anywhere in the defensive zone. Goalies are the last line of defense against opposing shots and play the position with a unique combination of reflexes, positioning, and hockey sense. Modern goalies are tracked by save percentage, goals-against average, and increasingly advanced shot-quality metrics like expected goals against and high-danger save rate. Top NHL starters typically play 50 to 65 games per season, though workload sharing across two goalies has become more common in recent years.

What are Jake Oettinger's physical attributes?

Jake Oettinger is 198 cm tall, 102 kg, shoots left, catches left, #29. Physical attributes like height and weight are tracked because they help scouts and analysts project a player's role in the lineup — taller forwards may be more effective on the power play, shorter centers can excel on the forecheck, and so on.

How old is Jake Oettinger?

Jake Oettinger was born in 1998, which makes they 27 years old as of this season. For NHL and pro players, age is a meaningful predictor of peak performance — most forwards peak between ages 24 and 28, while defensemen typically peak slightly later.

Which team does Jake Oettinger play for?

Jake Oettinger plays for Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (USA/Canada). Team assignments are updated as trades, call-ups, and free-agent signings happen — see the team page on RinkStop for the full Dallas Stars roster and current standings.

What nationality is Jake Oettinger?

Jake Oettinger's listed nationality is USA. For players on national-team development paths, nationality eligibility can be a complex question (governed by IIHF rules), but the RinkStop database records the nationality reported by the player's league.

How can I follow Jake Oettinger's games and stats?

The most direct way to follow Jake Oettinger's games and stats is via Dallas Stars's official site, the National Hockey League schedule, and live game broadcasts. RinkStop also surfaces highlights and updates when the league publishes them — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

How current is the data on this page?

Player data on RinkStop is updated as teams, leagues, and IIHF feeds publish rosters, trades, and stats. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for Jake Oettinger was last refreshed. If you spot an error, please submit a correction.