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From roller hockey on the beaches of Grand Cayman to a standout rookie season in the Ontario Hockey League, Jaxon Cover’s rapid ascent has placed him 29th among North American skaters and on the radar of NHL scouts.
At 18, Jaxon Cover is ranked 29th among North American skaters and is projected as a second‑ or third‑round NHL draft pick, thanks to a rapid rise from the Caribbean to Canadian junior hockey.
At just 18, Jaxon Cover is already turning heads in the world of professional hockey. Once a roller‑hockey enthusiast on the turquoise waters of Grand Cayman, he swapped his skates for ice blades five years ago and has since climbed the ranks to become the 29th‑best North American skater in the latest Central Scouting report.
Jaxon Cover, an 18‑year‑old from Grand Cayman, has leveraged his roller‑hockey background to rise to 29th overall in NHL Central Scouting and is projected as a second‑ or third‑round pick.
Jaxon Cover, an 18‑year‑old hockey prospect from Grand Cayman, is making waves in the NHL draft conversation after a rapid rise through roller and ice hockey, drawing praise from coaches and scouts alike.
At 18, Jaxon Cover is already turning heads in the NHL draft, having climbed from roller hockey in Grand Cayman to a key role with the London Knights and a commitment to Penn State
An 18‑year‑old from Grand Cayman has transitioned from roller hockey to ice hockey and is projected as a second‑ or third‑round NHL draft pick after a standout season in the Ontario Hockey League.
Ryder Cali and Jaxon Cover, both projected as late‑first‑round or second‑round picks, have turned atypical hockey upbringings into a platform that could reshape how talent from non‑traditional regions is viewed.
Jaxon Cover, a 2026 NHL Draft prospect, grew up on Grand Cayman, where he excelled in roller hockey and soccer before transitioning to ice hockey through Ontario camps, drawing attention for his unique background and rising draft stock.