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#20 Jacob Truscott
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Pos: D
D.O.B.: 4/12/02
From: Port Huron, MI
Height: 6'1
Weight: 198
Shoots: Left
Drafted: 2020 draft 5th rnd, 144th by Vancouver
Acquired: Signed 2 yr contract with Grand Rapids (AHL) 4/13/25 |
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| Plus: Competitive locker room leader... Adept at escaping forecheck and starting breakout... Agile skater with good edge work... Solid defensive postioning and high hockey IQ...
| | Minus: While a solid player, lacks any elite level skills... Needs to add muscle to be effective against pro players... Not a very physical player... |
| Organizational Comments: Griffins Head Coach - Dan Watson "His defensive game is going to be his strong suit, but I do believe the way he sees the game, his vision, he can add a little more offense to his game, at the pro level, because he does skate well, and he does have a good shot." |
What GRC says: 2025-26 A mobile, puck moving defender, Truscott spent most of the season in the ECHL but earned call ups in both halves of the year, appearing in six AHL games each time. While he didn't stand out in a flashy way, he provided steady, reliable minutes and showed he could handle the pace at the next level. Truscott's strengths lie in his mobility and his ability to make clean, efficient passes to fuel the breakout. He plays a composed game, rarely forcing plays, and generally keeps things simple and structured. His skating allows him to stay in position defensively and retrieve pucks without panic. Though he wasn't a major difference maker in his AHL appearances, he also didn't look out of place. His calm, steady approach suggests he could grow into a dependable depth defender with more experience and physical maturity. Truscott will look to earn a full time spot on the AHL blue line next season. With continued development and a strong training camp, he has a realistic chance to secure a regular role as a stabilizing, puck moving presence.
Fall 2026 Truscott is entering the second year of his AHL deal. In his 2025–26 rookie season, he split time by playing 12 games for the Griffins (3 assists) and 51 games as a top-pairing anchor for the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL (23 points). For the 2026–27 campaign, he is looking to graduate to a permanent, full-time shutdown role on the Grand Rapids blue line. He will kick off his season by playing a key veteran leadership role on Detroit's 2026 NHL Prospect Tournament Roster.
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| Role: Depth Defender |
| Projection: AHL 3rd pair |
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| 4/13/25 | Signed 2 yr contract with Grand Rapids (AHL) starting in 25-26 season |
| 9/18/25 | Invited to Training Camp |
| 10/1/25 | Released to Grand Rapids Camp |
| 11/5/25 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 11/23/25 | Recalled from Toledo (ECHL) |
| 12/3/25 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 12/10/25 | Recalled from Toledo (ECHL) |
| 12/11/25 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 2/15/26 | Recalled from Toledo (ECHL) |
| 2/17/26 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 2/27/26 | Recalled from Toledo (ECHL) |
| 2/28/26 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 3/13/26 | Recalled from Toledo (ECHL) |
| 3/16/26 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 3/18/26 | Recalled from Toledo (ECHL) |
| 3/30/26 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
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