Athlete: Hockey
Year to be Inducted: 2026
Date of Birth: May 20, 1970
Born in: Nepean, Ontario

Jason York played in 14 NHL seasons from 1992 to 2007, most notably helping to kickstart the Ottawa Senators’ run of 11 consecutive playoff appearances during the franchise’s most successful period.

The former Nepean Raiders minor hockey and Smiths Falls Bears junior defender broke into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings and scored his first goal against fellow Nepean product Fred Brathwaite.

Regarded for his reliability, solid positioning, high hockey IQ and overall defensive prowess, York enjoyed his finest offensive season in 1998-99 when he recorded 35 points to lead all Senators defencemen in scoring.

York also dressed for the Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators before winning a Swiss league title with HC Lugano and then concluding his career back in the NHL with Boston in 2007. He has worked in media after his playing career, coached many minor teams and was a part owner of the CCHL’s Kemptville 73’s.