Drew Commesso

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Drew Commesso
Born (2002-07-19) July 19, 2002 (age 22)
Norwell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs  (AHL)
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 46th overall, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2022–present

Drew Commesso (born July 19, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Blackhawks in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Youth

Commesso competed for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. [1]

College

Commesso played for the Boston University Terriers, where he was the starting goaltender. [2] He was selected in the second round by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. [3]

Professional

Commesso joined the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, in 2023. He made his first career AHL start on October 13 in a 7–2 victory over the San Jose Barracuda. Commesso led the IceHogs in almost every goaltending statistic during his first year in the AHL. He finished the season with an 18–16–3–1 record, along with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. [4]

On December 12, 2024, Commesso made his NHL debut, entering in relief of starter Arvid Söderblom midway through the third period after Söderblom allowed a fifth goal to the host New York Islanders. Commesso faced two shots and did not allow a goal. [5] On December 14, Commesso made his first NHL start against the New Jersey Devils. He made 20 saves in a 4-1 loss. [6]

International play

Commesso competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, where he became the youngest starting goaltender in United States history. [7] In his debut against China, he earned a shutout while recording 29 saves. [8]

Commesso was also on the roster at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, 2021 IIHF World Championship, 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, and 2023 IIHF World Championship. [9] [10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLOTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2016–17 Saint Sebastian's School USHS 8——————1.77.932————————
2017–18Saint Sebastian's SchoolUSHS21——————2.13.918————————
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 24512412597313.48.889201——08.41.731
2019–20 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL118206282122.01.917————————
2020–21 Boston University HE 116316413202.99.915————————
2021–22 Boston UniversityHE281311315956712.52.914————————
2022–23 Boston UniversityHE34248019257922.46.913————————
2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 381816422189822.65.906312187802.57.915
AHL totals38181642,2189822.65.906312187802.57.915

International

YearTeamEventResultGPWLTMINGASOGAASV%
2018 United States U17 8th41302431002.47.899
2022 United States OG 5th2200120211.00.964
2023 United States WC 4th110012000.001.000
Junior totals41302431002.47.899
Senior totals3300132210.91.967

References

  1. ↑ Falkenheim, Dan (January 14, 2022). "First Look at 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team". Sports Illustrated.
  2. ↑ Doyle, John (February 9, 2022). "This Week in Hockey East: Beanpot a chance for backup goalies Duplessis (BU), Semptimphelter (Northeastern) to shine".
  3. ↑ Pope, Ben (January 19, 2022). "Blackhawks will have an Olympian in prospect goalie Drew Commesso". Chicago Sun-Times.
  4. ↑ Schweickart, Mackenzie (June 30, 2024). "FEATURE: Drew Commesso's First Pro Season". Rockford IceHogs . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Rosner, Stefen (December 12, 2024). "RECAP: Blackhawks Push Back but Fall Short Against Islanders". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ Crosby, Wes (December 14, 2024). "Devils score 4 in 3rd period, rally past Blackhawks". NHL.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ Quigley, Ryan (February 10, 2022). "Farrell, Commesso lead U.S. men to blowout win over China".
  8. ↑ "Farrell records hat trick, U.S. routs China 8-0 at Olympics". Federal News Network. February 10, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Blackhawks Prospect Drew Commesso Named to Team USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team". January 13, 2022.
  10. ↑ Andrews, Eric (January 14, 2022). "Drew Commesso selected for U.S. Olympic team". The Rink.


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