Jake Allen Siblings: Getting to Know Taylor Allen
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Jake Allen is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born on August 7, 1990, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, he has built a respected career as a reliable netminder known for his composure, athleticism, and consistency.
Allen was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the second round, 34th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Over his career, he has played for the Blues, Montreal Canadiens, and Devils, earning recognition for both his on-ice performance and his community involvement.
Siblings
Jake is the oldest of two children born to parents Kurt and Susan Allen.
He has a brother named Taylor Allen.
However, details about his sibling is not widely publicized, reflecting a private approach to his family life outside of hockey.
Career
Allen’s journey began in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), where he played for the St. John’s Fog Devils and later the Montreal Junior Hockey Club before being traded to the Drummondville Voltigeurs.
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His standout junior performance, including winning the Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy as the QMJHL’s top goaltender in 2009-10, helped pave his path to the pros.
He turned professional with the Blues organization, spending time in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Peoria Rivermen and Chicago Wolves.
Allen made his NHL debut in the 2012 playoffs and earned his first regular-season win in 2013.
He developed into a key contributor for St. Louis, serving as a starter or co-starter for several seasons and helping the team reach the playoffs multiple times.
In 2019, he was part of the Blues’ Stanley Cup-winning roster, primarily as a backup to Jordan Binnington during the postseason run.
Allen was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 2020, where he excelled as a backup and occasional starter, notably helping the team reach the 2021 Stanley Cup Final (though he did not play in the playoffs).
He later joined the New Jersey Devils in 2024 via trade and signed a contract extension with the team.
Throughout his NHL tenure, Allen has been praised for his professionalism, mentorship of younger players, and ability to perform reliably in tandem or starting roles.
Accolades
Allen’s career honors include winning the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.
He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2015 and has earned multiple AHL accolades, such as the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the league’s best goaltender in 2014 and selections to AHL All-Star Games.
On the international stage, he won gold with Canada at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships, earning tournament MVP and Best Goaltender honors, and captured silver at the 2010 World Junior Championships.
In junior hockey, he was recognized as CHL Goaltender of the Year and earned First All-Star Team honors.
Allen has also reached significant NHL milestones, including his 100th, 200th career wins, and becoming the first goaltender to record wins against all 32 current NHL franchises.