Jack Skille is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams. He was born on May 19, 1987, in Madison, Wisconsin, and began his hockey career playing for the US National Team Development Program.
Skille was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in 2007 and played with the team for three seasons. During his time with the Blackhawks, Skille played in 79 games and scored 7 goals and 10 assists.
In 2011, Skille was traded to the Florida Panthers, where he played for two seasons. He played in 99 games for the Panthers and scored 13 goals and 15 assists. Skille then played for the Columbus Blue Jackets for one season before signing with the Colorado Avalanche in 2015.
Skille played with the Avalanche for two seasons, playing in a total of 74 games and scoring 8 goals and 5 assists. He also played in the American Hockey League (AHL) during his career, playing for the Rockford IceHogs, San Antonio Rampage, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Throughout his career, Skille was known for his speed and physical play. He was also a versatile player, able to play both wing positions and contribute on both offense and defense.
Skille retired from professional hockey in 2018, ending a career that spanned over a decade. He finished his NHL career with 197 games played, 30 goals, and 27 assists. While he never became a star player in the league, Skille was a reliable depth player who contributed to several teams throughout his career.
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