Carter Bear

Carter Bear
Born	(2006-11-04) November 4, 2006 (age 18) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
WHL team	Everett Silvertips
NHL draft	13th overall, 2025 Detroit Red Wings

Carter Bear (born November 4, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was drafted 13th overall by Detroit Red Wings in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

On June 17, 2022, Bear signed a standard player agreement with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. ^[1] During the 2022–23 season, he recorded one goal and one assist in 19 games. He scored his first career goal during the final game of the regular season. During the 2023–24 season, he recorded 25 goals and 32 assists in 67 regular season games. During the playoffs he recorded four assists in nine games. ^[2]

During the 2024–25 season, he recorded 40 goals and 42 assists in 56 regular season games. On October 22, 2024, he was selected to the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge. ^[3] He led the team with 14 power play goals and nine game-winning goals, and was named to the Western Conference Second All-Star team. ^[4] On March 9, 2025, he suffered a lacerated achilles tendon in a game against the Portland Winterhawks, ending his season. ^{[5] [6]}

Personal life

Bear is of indigenous heritage. His parents, Conrad and Misty, come from Peguis First Nation. ^{[7] [8]}

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022–23	Everett Silvertips	WHL		19	1	1	2	0		5	0	0	0	4
2023–24	Everett Silvertips	WHL		67	25	32	57	26		9	0	4	4	6
2024–25	Everett Silvertips	WHL		56	40	42	82	77		—	—	—	—	—
WHL totals				142	66	75	141	103		14	0	4	4	10

References

1. "Silvertips sign forward Carter Bear to Standard Player Agreement". CHL.ca. June 17, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
2. Kepke, Cami (November 14, 2024). "Bear tracks: Everett's unexpected star stepping into the spotlight ahead of CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada". CHL.ca. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
3. "Carter Bear selected to 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge". CHL.ca. October 22, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
4. "Carter Bear named to Western Conference Second All-Star team". CHL.ca. April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
5. Pohoryles, Joe (April 3, 2025). "Tips drop Game 3 against Seattle, Bear earns WHL honor". heraldnet.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
6. Banks, Tom (March 10, 2025). "Top 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Out For The Year After Suffering Brutal Injury". yardbarker.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
7. Sawatzky, Mike (October 30, 2024). "Silvertips' star Bear proud to be a role model for Indigenous youth". Winnipeg Free Press . Retrieved April 16, 2025.
8. Douglas, William (November 25, 2024). "Color of Hockey: Bear, Nesbitt among 6 Indigenous players to watch for 2025 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Michael Brandsegg-Nygård	Detroit Red Wings first-round draft pick 2025	Succeeded by Incumbent