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Justin Janicke To Join Notre Dame Hockey Program

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Notre Dame hockey head coach Jeff Jackson has announced the addition of forward Justin Janicke to the incoming freshman class for the 2021-22 season. 

“We’re excited to announce the addition of Justin,” said Jackson. “He’ll be a great addition to our program both on and off the ice while adding speed, tenacity and offensive skill to our forward group. Most importantly, he’ll add selflessness and character and, as a Notre Dame legacy, he’ll continue the tradition of the Janicke family and Irish hockey. We are also appreciative of Kalle Larsson for understanding the difficult timing of this decision.”

Justin Janicke | Forward | Maple Grove, Minnesota | USNTDP | 5-11 | 185

  • Drafted by the Seattle Kraken in the seventh round (195th overall) of the recent 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Played the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons with the USNTDP.
  • Finished the 2020-21 season with 27 points on 12 goals and 15 assists in 37 games. 
  • Participated in the 2021 BioSteel All-American Game.
  • Skated in the 2020 Under-17 Five Nations tournament as Team USA earned a runner-up finish.
  • In 2019-20, he finished tied for sixth on the team in scoring with 37 points in 45 games (17-20-37).
  • Also played in the 2019 Under-17 Four Nations tournament (first place) and the 2019 World Under-17 Challenge (second place).
  • Prior to joining the USNTDP, played for Maple Grove HS in 2018-19, totaling 49 points on 19 goals and 30 assists in 24 games. 
  • Justin is the younger brother of current junior Irish forward Trevor Janicke and the son of Curtis Janicke, who played for the Irish from 1989-93.
  • Curtis skated in 125 games while scoring 46 goals and adding 98 assists for 144 points.
  • Justin and Trevor join Curtis in forming the sixth father-son duos to play for the Notre Dame hockey program.

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