Drew Helleson

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Drew Helleson
Born (2001-03-26) March 26, 2001 (age 23)
Farmington, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Anaheim Ducks
San Diego Gulls  (AHL)
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL Draft 47th overall, 2019
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2022–present

Drew Helleson (born March 26, 2001) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Helleson was drafted 47th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

During the 2020–21 season, Helleson recorded four goals and 11 assists in 22 games for Boston College. Following the season he was named Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman, First Team All-Hockey East and Second Team AHCA All-American. [1] [2] [3] In his junior 2021–22 season with the Eagles, he posted career-best marks of 21 assists and 25 points through 32 games. [4]

Helleson was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the second round, 47th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. [4] Helleson's rights along with a 2023 second-round draft pick were traded by the Avalanche to the Anaheim Ducks, in exchange for Josh Manson, on March 14, 2022. [5] The next day Helleson ended his collegiate career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks. [6] He was assigned to the Ducks American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls for the remainder of the season. [7] Helleson returned to the AHL for the 2022–23 season but was recalled on April 9, 2023 by the Ducks. [8] Helleson made his NHL debut for the Ducks that night, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche. [9] Helleson was assigned to San Diego to begin the 2023–24 season. [10]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Canada
World U18 Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Sweden

Helleson represented the United States at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal. [11] He represented the United States at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded two goals and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [12] On January 13, 2022, Helleson was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. [13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 U.S. National Development Team USHL 342161814—————
2018–19 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL28471118—————
2019–20 Boston College HE 2815612—————
2020–21 Boston CollegeHE22411158—————
2021–22 Boston CollegeHE324212530—————
2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL 17022420222
2022–23 San Diego GullsAHL655131859—————
2022–23 Anaheim Ducks NHL 31012—————
NHL totals31012—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019 United States U18 Bronze medal icon.svg70330
2021 United States WJC Gold medal icon.svg72242
2022 United States OG 5th30110
Junior totals142572
Senior totals30110

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
College
Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman 2021 [1]
All Hockey East First Team 2021 [2]
AHCA East Second Team All-American 2021 [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Hockey East Names Men's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". Hockey East. March 11, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Hockey East Names 2020-21 Men's All-Star Teams". Hockey East. March 12, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for '20-21 season". USCHO.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Anaheim Ducks Sign Drew Helleson to Three-Year Entry Level Contract". San Diego Gulls. March 15, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Ducks acquire Helleson, pick from Colorado for Josh Manson". Anaheim Ducks. March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022– via NHL.com.
  6. ↑ "Ducks Sign Defensemen Helleson to Entry-Level Contract". Anaheim Ducks. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022– via NHL.com.
  7. ↑ "San Diego Gulls Sign Defenseman Drew Helleson to Amateur Tryout". March 22, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Anaheim Ducks Recall Drew Helleson from San Diego". San Diego Gulls. April 9, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Wyatt Newpower
 Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman
2020–21 		Succeeded by
Jordan Harris
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