Jordan Eberle is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Eberle was born on May 15, 1990, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He began playing hockey at a young age and quickly showed promise as a skilled forward.
Eberle played junior hockey for the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2006 to 2010. During his time with the Pats, he was a prolific scorer and was named the WHL's Player of the Year in 2010. He was also a member of the Canadian national junior team that won gold medals at the 2009 and 2010 World Junior Championships.
Eberle was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Oilers in the 2010-11 season and quickly established himself as a key player on the team. He scored 18 goals and 25 assists in his rookie season and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.
Over the next several seasons, Eberle continued to be a consistent scorer for the Oilers. He scored 34 goals in the 2011-12 season and was named to the NHL All-Star Game. He also helped lead the Oilers to the playoffs in the 2016-17 season, their first postseason appearance in over a decade.
In June 2017, Eberle was traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for Ryan Strome. He had a solid first season with the Islanders, scoring 25 goals and 34 assists. He also helped lead the team to the second round of the playoffs.
Eberle continued to be a productive player for the Islanders over the next several seasons. He scored 19 goals in the 2019-20 season and helped lead the team to the Eastern Conference Finals. He also played a key role in the Islanders' playoff run in the 2020-21 season, scoring six goals and six assists in 19 games.
Overall, Eberle has had a successful NHL career, scoring over 200 goals and 300 assists in over 800 games. He has also represented Canada in international competition, winning gold medals at the World Junior Championships and the World Championships.
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