Knights’ Julien signs with Jets

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Jacob Julien on a three-year, entry-level contract.

Julien, 20, is playing his third season for the London Knights and was named assistant captain of the Knights on Oct. 16/24. The London, Ont. native has 45 points (10G, 35A) and 48 penalty minutes in 58 games to help London to an OHL-best 48-19-2 record.

Julien, Winnipeg’s fifth-round pick (146th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, had 78 points (29G, 49A) and 53 PIMs in 67 games for the Knights in 2023-24. He notched 18 points (9G, 9A) and 10 points in the playoffs as the Knights won the OHL Championship and he recorded three assists as London won the 2024 Memorial Cup. Julien has posted 139 points (48G, 91A) in 165 career OHL games with the Knights. The 6-foot-4, 190lb. centreman was originally drafted by London in the third round (41st overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection.

First pro deal for King Julien 👑

The #NHLJets have signed forward Jacob Julien to a three-year, entry-level contract! pic.twitter.com/daoIAmK88Z

— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) March 6, 2025