Jake Veilleux

Position:
Defenseman
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
South Windsor, Conn.
Prev School:
Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL)

2022-23 Season: Played in 32 games for the Huskies during his sophomore season... Finished the season scoring three goals with two assists for five total points… Totaled 34 shots taken.

Before UConn: Comes to UConn after playing for three seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies of the BCHL...He appeared in 105 total games and had 10 goals and 20 assists during his BCHL career...In 2020-21, had 15 points in 18 games played, scoring five goals with 10 assists, third among the team's defensemen...He was named the 2021 Most Valuable Defenseman...He helped lead his team to a 14-6 record and a first place finish in the Port Alberni Pod...Played in 16 games with the Westshore Wolves in the Victoria Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) scoring three goals with three assists...Attended South Windsor High School and graduated from South Kent Prep School in South Kent, Conn...He was an honor roll student-athlete.

Personal: Born January 19, 2000...Jake Richard Veilleux is the son of Richard Veilleux and Maron Champagne...He has a sister, Alexandra Veilleux...Intends to major in buisness management.