Jake Livanavage

Jake Livanavage (born May 6, 2004) is an American college ice hockey defenceman for North Dakota of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Jake Livanavage
Born	(2004-05-06) May 6, 2004 (age 21) Gilbert, Arizona, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NCAA team	University of North Dakota

Playing career

Junior

Livanavage began his hockey career with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he recorded ten goals and 80 assists in 152 games over three seasons. He helped the Steel win the Clark Cup in 2021.^[1]

College

Livanavage began his college ice hockey at North Dakota during the 2023–24 season. In his freshman season, he recorded five goals and 24 assists in 40 games. His 29 points were the fourth-most by a rookie defenceman in program history. Following the season he was named to the All-NCHC Rookie Team.^[1]

During the 2024–25 season, in his sophomore season, he recorded four goals and 24 assists in 38 games. He averaged 24 minutes, 54 seconds of ice time per game, which led the team. Following the season he was named an AHCA West Second Team All-American.^[2][3]

On March 29, 2025, he announced he would return to North Dakota for his junior season during the 2025–26 season.^[4]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2020–21	Chicago Steel	USHL		43	1	8	9	43		7	0	0	0	0
2021–22	Chicago Steel	USHL		61	3	42	45	40		3	0	3	3	0
2022–23	Chicago Steel	USHL		48	6	30	36	65		6	0	3	3	4
2023–24	University of North Dakota	NCHC		40	5	24	29	6		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	University of North Dakota	NCHC		38	4	24	28	12		—	—	—	—	—
NCAA totals				78	9	48	57	18		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Award	Year
College
All-NCHC Rookie Team	2024	[5]
AHCA West Second Team All-American	2025	[6]