Jon Lizotte

Jon Lizotte (born November 10, 1994) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played one National Hockey League game for the Minnesota Wild.

Playing career Lizotte was born in Minot, North Dakota where his parents own and operate a fireworks business. He grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He played four seasons of college hockey with the St. Cloud State Huskies from 2015 to 2019 and was signed as a free agent by the Wild on July 28, 2021 to a one-year deal after played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League since 2019.

In the season, Lizotte was recalled by the Wild from AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild and made his NHL Debut on October 28, 2021 in a game against the Seattle Kraken.

As a free agent following the conclusion of his contract with the Wild, Lizotte opted to return to former AHL club, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, by agreeing to a one-year contract on July 15, 2022.

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Awards and honors Award YearNAHL All-Rookie Second Team 2014 All-Central Division Team 2015