A 109-point season tends to change the way a player is discussed. For Jason Robertson, it confirmed something Dallas had already been learning for a while: his game does not need much flash to tilt a night. He finds space early, arrives on time, and finishes chances with a calm touch that has made him one of the Stars’ most dependable scorers.
From California to the Detroit area
Robertson was born on July 22, 1999, in Arcadia, California, and grew up in a family where hockey was already part of the routine. The Robertsons had Los Angeles Kings season tickets, and those trips to the rink helped pull him into the sport early. His parents, Mercedes and Hugh Robertson, raised four children: Michael, Jason, Nicholas and Brianne.
The family made a significant move when Jason was still young, leaving California for Northville, Michigan, so he could chase stronger hockey opportunities. That decision shaped the rest of his path. He played youth hockey with Little Caesars and later the Detroit Kings before moving to the Toronto area to skate for the Don Mills Flyers. With Don Mills, he helped the club reach the 2015 OHL Cup final, where it finished with silver.
His background has also made him a notable figure beyond the scoresheet. Robertson is of Filipino descent through his mother and Scottish descent through his father, and he became the second Filipino-American player to reach the NHL. He has spoken openly about what that visibility means, especially for Asian American fans who do not often see themselves represented in the league.
OHL scoring star with Kingston and Niagara
His junior career began with the Kingston Frontenacs, who selected him second overall in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection. It did not take long for his offense to show up. Robertson was never the loudest player stylistically, but he read the game at a high level and consistently found the right spots in the offensive zone.
By his draft year, NHL teams could already see the outline of the player he might become. Dallas picked him in the second round, 39th overall, in the 2017 NHL Draft.
His production in the OHL kept climbing after that. Robertson scored 41 goals in 2017-18, then followed with a huge 2018-19 season split between Kingston and the Niagara IceDogs after a midseason trade. He finished that year with 48 goals and 69 assists for 117 points in 62 games, won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL scoring leader, and took the CHL Top Scorer Award. He was named to the OHL First All-Star Team after making the Third Team the previous season.
That final junior year also underlined how much his game was built on detail rather than spectacle. He could beat coverage with timing, hold pucks just long enough to open a lane, and score from dangerous areas without needing a highlight-reel setup every shift.
Turning pro with Texas
Dallas signed Robertson to his entry-level contract on May 3, 2018, but his first full professional season came in 2019-20 with the Texas Stars in the AHL. It was an important year, less for headlines than for proof. Junior scoring does not always translate quickly against older, heavier competition. Robertson handled the jump well.
In 60 AHL games, he scored 25 goals and added 22 assists for 47 points. He also made his NHL debut that season, appearing in three games for Dallas and recording one assist.
There was another piece to that transition. After junior, Robertson worked to improve his conditioning and body composition, including time with Gary Roberts’ training program. It became a meaningful part of his development story. The hands and vision were already there; the physical preparation helped him sustain them against pro pace.
Breakthrough in Dallas
His true arrival came in the shortened 2020-21 NHL season. Robertson played 51 games and put up 17 goals and 28 assists for 45 points, immediately becoming one of the league’s best rookies. He finished second in Calder Trophy voting behind Kirill Kaprizov, earned a place on the NHL All-Rookie Team, and was named Rookie of the Month for April.
That season established the pattern that followed. Robertson was not simply a promising young winger. He was already becoming a bankable offensive piece for a contender.
In 2021-22, he played 74 games and scored 41 goals with 38 assists for 79 points. During that season, he became the first player in Dallas Stars history to record hat tricks in consecutive games, a sharp example of how dangerous his release had become when he got rolling.
Then came the season that pushed him into another tier.
The 109-point season
Robertson played all 82 games in 2022-23 and finished with 46 goals and 63 assists for 109 points. It was the highest-scoring season ever by a Dallas player under age 24 and one of the biggest offensive years in franchise history. Only one player in the Dallas/Minnesota North Stars lineage had produced more points in a season.
He was named to the NHL First All-Star Team, and the honor fit. That year was not built on a hot month or one unsustainable shooting run. He drove offense all season, on the rush, in-zone, and on the power play, often making difficult reads look routine.
Just before that breakout fully unfolded, Dallas had settled an important bit of business. On Oct. 6, 2022, Robertson signed a four-year, $31 million contract with the Stars after a lengthy negotiation in training camp. The deal gave the club cost certainty and gave the winger room to keep growing into a central role.
Staying productive after the breakout
Following the 109-point campaign, Robertson remained a high-end producer even as the numbers settled back from that peak.
In 2023-24, he again played all 82 games and recorded 29 goals and 51 assists for 80 points. He followed that with another full 82-game season in 2024-25, finishing with 35 goals and 45 assists for 80 points.
Those totals mattered in their own way. They showed that his floor had become unusually strong for a top-line winger. Even when the scoring race cooled from its highest point, the offense kept coming.
One franchise milestone also stood out during this stretch: Robertson became the first player in Dallas Stars history to record three 40-goal seasons, and the third in overall franchise history including the Minnesota North Stars era.
International play
Robertson has also represented the United States internationally. He played for Team USA at the 2019 World Junior Championship, where the Americans won silver, and later appeared at the 2021 IIHF World Championship, helping the U.S. claim bronze.
Those events fit his broader résumé. Long before he became a fixture on the Dallas top line, he had already shown he could produce in short tournaments and against strong peer groups.
How Jason Robertson plays
Some scorers overwhelm games with speed or pure one-on-one creativity. Robertson’s style is different. He wins with anticipation, touch and efficiency.
At 6-foot-3, he has the frame to protect pucks, but the defining trait in his game is how quickly he processes the next play. He slips into soft coverage, presents his stick at the right moment, and can either finish immediately or move the puck to a better option. His shot is accurate rather than theatrical, and his passing is a bigger part of his offense than people sometimes assume.
That is why the point totals have held up. He does not need to dominate visually to control a sequence. Often, one smart route and one clean touch are enough.
Off the ice: family, heritage and community work
Away from the rink, family remains central to Robertson’s story. His younger brother, Nicholas Robertson, also reached the NHL, giving the family a rare distinction. The move from California to Michigan, made to support Jason’s development, became one of the defining decisions behind his career.
His heritage has made him an important figure for many fans as well. Robertson is one of the few NHL players of Filipino descent, and he has embraced that visibility in interviews and community settings.
He has also been involved in charitable work in the Dallas area. His JR’s Heroes initiatives have supported military families, including game experiences and youth on-ice programming, while his Robo Holiday Toy Drive has benefited Children’s Health.
One detail that still says a lot about him is the one from the start of his pro career. Robertson did not arrive as a finished product. He had to sharpen his conditioning, adapt his body, and make his game work against faster and stronger opponents. The scoring touch gets the attention, but that adjustment helped make the rest of it possible.
FAQ
How old is Jason Robertson?
Jason Robertson was born on July 22, 1999.
What team does Jason Robertson play for?
He plays left wing for the Dallas Stars.
Where is Jason Robertson from?
He was born in Arcadia, California, and later moved with his family to Michigan during his youth hockey years.
What are Jason Robertson’s best NHL stats?
His top offensive season was 2022-23, when he had 46 goals and 63 assists for 109 points in 82 games.
Was Jason Robertson drafted?
Yes. Dallas selected him in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft, 39th overall.
What is Jason Robertson’s background?
Robertson is American, with Filipino heritage on his mother’s side and Scottish heritage on his father’s side.
