Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin on identity, hockey, fatherhood and adoption
Sports Spectrum Podcast
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4.9 • 685 Ratings
🗓️ 28 September 2022
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
Jaccob Slavin is an All-Star defenseman with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was originally selected by Carolina in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. After a collegiate career at Colorado College, Slavin began his pro journey and made his NHL debut on November 20, 2015.
In 2017, Slavin signed a seven-year contract extension with the Hurricanes and in 2020, was named to his first All-Star team. One year later, he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy presented each year to the National Hockey League "player to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
Today on the podcast, we welcome back Jaccob Slavin to talk about his story of fatherhood, adoption, his role as a leader with Carolina, his desire to glorify God and what discipleship looks like for him.
Listen here to our interview with Jaccob Slavin from May 2017.
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