The 17-year-old forward came through the Dundee Stars Youth System and made his senior hockey debut with Dundee Comets in the Scottish National League in the 2023-2024 season.
Last year, Jaydn was playing in the Scottish Under 19’s League with Dundee Stars Under 19’s and in 15 games he scored 26 points, whilst also making 12 appearances for Dundee Rockets in the SNL, we he contributed four points.
Jaydn will be involved with the Stars throughout the season, starting with the preseason training camp where he will gain valuable experience and exposure to the professional game, whilst also being able to play regularly with his parent club on a weekly basis.
LEFEBVRE ON BAXTER
Once the deal to bring Jaydn in on a two-way contract was complete, Stars Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach, Marc LeFebvre, said: “Jaydn is another young kid from Dundee who is deserving of a chance.
“We have a lot of older Brits in our team and at some we will have to replace these guys when they step away from hockey, so obviously giving Jaydn and Rio Page a chance here to show us what they can do.
“When we have injuries and suspensions, we will be able to call these guys up when it does not conflict with their parent clubs’ schedules but it is really good to have both of these guys on board and as a part of our setup.”.
BAXTER ON HIS FIRST TASTE OF PRO HOCKEY
After the deal was confirmed, an ecstatic Jaydn said: “I am really excited for the opportunity to play with both the Stars and the Lynx, and I cannot wait for the season ahead.
“Playing for a club like the Lynx, with their history of success and filled with a great group of people, is something I am really looking forward to.
“Having come up through the Dundee Stars juniors and watched the Stars as a kid, I am grateful for the chance to be playing at the highest level in Dundee.”
Jaydn is our 22nd signing of the summer and joins Drydn Dow, Jonathan McBean, Jarrett Fiske, Jackson Desouza, Craig Moore, Craig Garrigan, Keanu Yamamoto, Dominick Jaglar, Kris Inglis, Griffin Luce, Morten Jürgens, Matt Berry, Spencer Naas, Justin Bean, Ben Almquist, Brad Schoonbaert, Matt Boudens, Kameron Kielly, Emil Kruse and Rio Page on next season’s roster.
To see Jaydn’s career stats on Elite Prospects click HERE.
Banner image: Richard Wiseman.
