Connor McMichael

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Connor McMichael
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McMichael with the Washington Capitals in 2021
Born (2001-01-15) January 15, 2001 (age 23)
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team Washington Capitals
NHL draft 25th overall, 2019
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2021–present

Connor McMichael (born January 15, 2001) is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). [1] He was selected by the Capitals with the 25th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Junior

Hamilton Bulldogs (2017–18)

McMichael was drafted by the Hamilton Bulldogs in the first round, eleventh overall, during the 2017 OHL Priority Draft. McMichael made his debut with the Bulldogs on September 23, 2017, and he was held to no points in a 4–1 loss to the Niagara IceDogs. Two games later, on September 29, McMichael earned his first career OHL point, an assist on a goal by Isaac Nurse in a 2–0 win over the Mississauga Steelheads. McMichael would have to wait until his 24th career game to score his first goal, as he scored against Cameron Lamour of the Saginaw Spirit in a 7–1 victory on December 9. On December 17, McMichael scored a goal and an assist for his first career multi-point game in a 5–2 win over the Peterborough Petes. On January 8, 2018, the Bulldogs traded McMichael to the London Knights for Robert Thomas and five draft picks. In 32 games with the Bulldogs during the 2017–18 season, McMichael scored five goals and 10 points.

London Knights (2018–2020)

McMichael finished his rookie season in the OHL with the London Knights. He made his debut with the Knights on January 11, 2018, and he was held to no points in a 5–1 loss to the Kitchener Rangers. McMichael scored his first goal with London on January 14 against Luke Richardson in a 2–1 win over the Rangers. In 28 games with the Knights, McMichael scored three goals and six points. On March 22, McMichael played in his first career OHL playoff game, and he had no points in a 5–4 loss to the Owen Sound Attack. In four playoff games, McMichael had no points.

McMichael saw his offensive production increase dramatically during the 2018–19 season. In his first game of the season on September 21, McMichael had his first career multi-goal game in his OHL career, scoring two goals and adding an assist in a 5–2 win over the Windsor Spitfires. On November 30, McMichael scored his first career OHL hat trick, scoring three goals against Daniel Murphy in an 8–1 win over the Erie Otters. One week later, on December 7, McMichael recorded his first career four point game, scoring two goals and adding two assists in an 8–1 win over the Kingston Frontenacs. Nine days later, on December 16, McMichael had another four point game in a 5–3 win over the Otters. McMichael finished the regular season leading the Knights with 36 goals and 72 points. On March 24, McMichael scored his first career post-season goal, scoring against Colton Incze of the Windsor Spitfires in a 5–0 victory. On April 7, McMichael had his first career multi-point game in the post-season, earning two assists in a 7–0 victory against the Guelph Storm. In 11 playoff games, McMichael scored two goals and five points.

McMichael was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 25th overall at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft held in Vancouver, British Columbia. On July 13, 2019, McMichael was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals. [2]

Professional

Washington Capitals (2021–present)

McMichael made his NHL debut on January 24, 2021, against the Buffalo Sabres. That would be the only game he would play in during the 2020–21 NHL season as he was sent down to the Capitals' AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears for the remainder of the season. However, McMichael would make the Capitals 2021–22 roster out of training camp. He scored his first NHL goal against the Florida Panthers on November 4, 2021.

On July 1, 2024, McMichael signed a two-year contract extension with the Capitals, carrying an average annual value of $2.1 million. [3]

Personal life

On 24 October 2024, McMichael's son, Lowen, was born [4] .

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2020 Czech Republic
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Canada

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2016–17 St. Michael's Buzzers OJHL 10000—————
2017–18 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 32551010—————
2017–18 London Knights OHL28336440000
2018–19 London KnightsOHL6736367219112352
2019–20 London KnightsOHL52475510226—————
2020–21 Washington Capitals NHL 10002—————
2020–21 Hershey Bears AHL 3314132714—————
2021–22 Washington CapitalsNHL6899181040110
2022–23 Washington CapitalsNHL60005—————
2022–23 Hershey BearsAHL57162339122064106
2023–24 Washington CapitalsNHL801815333441012
NHL totals1552724515181122

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2017 Canada White U17 4th61340
2020 Canada WJC Gold medal icon.svg75270
2021 CanadaWJCSilver medal icon.svg74484
Junior totals20109194

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
OHL
OHL Second All-Star Team 2020 [5]
AHL
All-Rookie Team 2021 [6]
North Division All-Star Team 2021 [7]
Calder Cup 2023 [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Connor McMichael at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
  2. ↑ "Capitals sign Connor McMichael". Washington Capitals. July 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Capitals Re-sign Connor McMichael | Washington Capitals". July 2024.
  4. ↑ Adler, Katie (October 25, 2024). "Connor McMichael and girlfriend Lene Andersen welcome first child". RMNB. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "2019-20 OHL All-Star Teams". ontariohockeyleague.com. May 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ "2020-21 AHL All-Rookie Team named". theAHL.com. May 25, 2021.
  7. ↑ "2020-21 AHL All-Star Teams unveiled". theAHL.com. May 26, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Sweeter by the dozen: Hershey wins 12th Cup". American Hockey League. June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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