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Quick facts for kids Jordan Harris
Harris with the Montreal Canadiens in December 2022
Born	(2000-07-07) July 7, 2000 (age 25) Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Boston Bruins Montreal Canadiens Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Draft	71st overall, 2018 Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	2022–present

Jordan Harris, born on July 7, 2000, is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenseman for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Montreal Canadiens chose him in the third round of the 2018 NHL entry draft, as the 71st player overall.

Early Life and Hockey Beginnings

Jordan Harris was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. His parents are Ginny and Peter Harris. His mother is white, and his father is half-Black and Jewish. Jordan is both biracial and Jewish.

As of July 2025, Jordan Harris was the only Black Jewish player in the NHL. His father also played ice hockey in college. Jordan almost became a goaltender like his father and older brother, Elijah. However, he loved skating too much, so he chose to be a defenseman.

School and Junior Hockey

Harris went to Haverhill High School for one year. Then, he moved to Kimball Union Academy, a boarding school in New Hampshire. During his three years at Kimball, he scored 18 goals and made 64 assists in 111 games. He was the team's captain in the 2017–18 season.

That season, he had six goals and 29 assists in 37 games. He was also a great player on Kimball's lacrosse team. Harris also played five games with the Youngstown Phantoms in the United States Hockey League during the 2017–18 season.

Playing Career

College Hockey at Northeastern

Harris playing for Northeastern in March 2019

The Montreal Canadiens picked Harris in the 2018 NHL draft. At that time, he had decided to play college ice hockey at Northeastern University. Another player drafted by the Canadiens, Cayden Primeau, also joined him at Northeastern.

Harris scored his first college goal on October 13, 2018. It was the first goal in Northeastern's 5–0 win against Sacred Heart. In his first year, Harris had one goal and 12 assists in 39 games. Northeastern won the 2019 Beanpot and the 2019 Hockey East Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.

Sophomore and Junior Seasons

In his second year (2019–20), Harris scored points in the first four games. He became a key player for the team. He had three goals and 13 points in 18 games before the holiday break. Harris helped Northeastern win the 2020 Beanpot in double overtime. This gave the Huskies their third Beanpot title in a row.

His second season ended early because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He finished with three goals and 21 points. Northeastern gave him the Unsung Hero Award.

For the 2020–21 season, Harris was named an alternate captain. He played very well and was named the Hockey East Player of the Week in December. He scored two goals and three assists in a weekend sweep against Merrimack. Harris finished his junior year with six goals and 19 points. He was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. He was also named to the Hockey East Second All-Star Team.

Harris chose to finish his degree before signing with the Canadiens. He wanted to complete his education.

Senior Season and Captaincy

Harris was named the team captain for his senior year (2021–22). He was named Hockey East Defender of the Week in November. He scored one goal and had three assists in two games against Maine.

In his final college season, Harris scored five goals and 20 points in 38 games. He was named a Hockey East First Team All-Star. He also won the conference's Best Defensive Defenseman award. He ended his college career with 15 goals and 73 points in 130 games.

Professional Hockey Career

Harris with the Canadiens in December 2022

After college, Harris signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. He joined them for the end of the 2021–22 season. He played his first NHL game on April 2, 2022. He helped Montreal win 5–4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored his first NHL goal on April 29, 2022, in a 10–2 win against the Florida Panthers. He played ten games that season.

On August 19, 2024, Harris was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets sent Patrik Laine and a 2nd-round pick in the 2026 draft to Montreal. In the 2024–25 season, Harris played 33 games for the Blue Jackets. He scored one goal and had four assists, totaling five points.

After one season, the Blue Jackets did not offer Harris a new contract. This made him a free agent. On July 1, 2025, he signed a one-year contract with the Boston Bruins for the 2025–26 season.

International Play

Harris played for the United States at the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in the Czech Republic. He scored his first goal of the tournament against Germany. The US team won that game 6–3.

The US team lost to Finland 1–0 in the semifinals. This meant they did not win a medal. Harris played in five games, scored one goal, and had a +4 plus-minus rating.

Personal Life

Jordan's brother, Elijah, also plays hockey. He was a goaltender at Austin Preparatory School and then played for Endicott College. Jordan, his brother, and his father have talked about the challenges faced by Black hockey players.

Jordan is proud of his background. He said, "I’m really proud of my heritage and the way I grew up. I feel extremely lucky to have been raised the way I was; biracial and Jewish, and raised to love hockey for what it is."

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and Honours

See Also

• List of black NHL players
• List of select Jewish ice hockey players