Corson Ceulemans

Not to be confused with Karson Kuhlman.

Corson Ceulemans
Cuelmans playing for the Wisconsin Badgers in October 2022
Born	(2003-05-05) May 5, 2003 (age 22) Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Columbus Blue Jackets Cleveland Monsters  (AHL)
NHL draft	25th overall, 2021 Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career	2023–present

Corson Ceulemans (born May 5, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect under contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Ceulemans was selected in the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets with the 25th overall selection. ^[1]

Playing career

As a junior Ceulemans played in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) with the Brooks Bandits. He committed to a collegiate career with the University of Wisconsin of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). ^[2]

Following his selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft in the first-round by the Blue Jackets, Ceulemans joined the Badgers as a freshman in the 2021–22 season. He collected 7 goals and 22 points in 34 appearances. He captured the team's Mark Johnson Rookie of the Year Award after leading the team in assists and points.

In the 2022–23 season, his sophomore year with the Badgers, Ceulemans recorded 8 goals and 15 assists for 23 points in 33 contests, leading the team on the blueline in scoring.

At the conclusion of Wisconsin's season, Ceulemans opted to conclude his collegiate career and was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 7, 2023. ^[3] With the contract to start in the following season, Ceuleman was immediately signed to a tryout contract in joining AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, for the remainder of their 2022–23 campaign.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018–19	Brooks Bandits	AJHL		5	0	0	0	8		3	2	0	2	0
2019–20	Brooks Bandits	AJHL		44	5	30	35	80		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Brooks Bandits	AJHL		8	4	7	11	8		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	U. of Wisconsin	B1G		34	7	15	22	33		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	U. of Wisconsin	B1G		33	8	15	23	38		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		13	1	1	2	6		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		47	3	9	12	12		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		33	2	5	7	29		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				93	6	15	21	47		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2019	Canada Black	U17	8th		4	0	4	4	2
2021	Canada	U18			6	1	7	8	6
Junior totals					10	1	11	12	8

References

1. "Corson Ceulemans Stats and News". NHL.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
2. Corson Ceulemans (April 3, 2018). "Ceulemans commits to the Wisconsin Badgers". Twitter . Retrieved June 14, 2022.
3. "CBJ sign 2021 first round draft pick to entry-level contract". Columbus Blue Jackets. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

External links

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

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Cole Sillinger	Columbus Blue Jackets first round draft pick 2021	Succeeded by David Jiříček