Gabe Perreault

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Gabe Perreault
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Perreault playing with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in 2022
Born (2005-05-07) May 7, 2005 (age 18)
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NCAA team Boston College
NHL Draft 23rd overall, 2023
New York Rangers

Gabriel Perreault (born May 7, 2005) is an American college ice hockey player for Boston College of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 23rd overall by the New York Rangers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

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Playing career

In Perreault's first year in the national program, he recorded 18 goals and 32 assists in 51 games with the under-17 team. In his draft-eligible year, he was a winger on a line with Will Smith and Ryan Leonard and recorded 53 goals and 79 assists for 132 points, the most points in a single season by any player in the history of the USNTDP. [2] [3]

Perreault is committed to play for Boston College during the 2023–24 season. [4]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Sweden
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Switzerland

Perreault represented the United States at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships where he ranked second on the team in scoring with five goals and 13 assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [5]

On December 16, 2023, Perreault was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He recorded three goals and seven assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [6]

Playing style

In 2023, hockey analyst and former NHL player Colby Cohen praised Perrault's "remarkable offensive hockey IQ," saying that "His adept understanding of the opposing team's defensive spacing, coupled with his skill in identifying high-threat areas, has showcased his ability to be one or two steps ahead of the rest." [7] Although Perrault is not the strongest skater, which may have contributed to his falling to the 23rd pick of the draft, Boston College coach Greg Brown said that "His anticipation and thinking are at such a high level, you don't even notice. He works very hard, his skating will pick up. He's usually taking two steps in the right direction before anyone might know. It's certainly not a problem for him." [7]

Personal life

Perreault is the son of former Canadian professional ice hockey player Yanic Perreault. His older brother, Jacob, is also a professional ice hockey player. Despite being born in his father’s hometown of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Perreault was raised in Hinsdale, Illinois. [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 U.S. National Development Team USHL 4010172710—————
2022–23 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL231926458—————
2023–24 Boston College HE 3619416029—————
NCAA totals3619416029—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2023 United States U18 Gold medal icon.svg7513180
2024 United States WJC Gold medal icon.svg737102
Junior totals14820282

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-Hockey East Second Team 2024 [9]
Hockey East All-Rookie Team [10]
AHCA East Second Team All-American [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Helfrick, Eugene (June 28, 2023). "New York Rangers Draft Gabe Perreault 23rd Overall". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. ↑ Ingram, Alastair (June 28, 2023). "Trio of First Round Picks Make History at NHL Draft". bceagles.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  3. ↑ Dixon, Ryan (June 22, 2023). "Meet the trio of linemates leading a fantastic USNTDP class into Nashville". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ Kennedy, Ryan (November 22, 2022). "American Eagles: Boston College Hit the NTDP Jackpot". thehockeynews.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Team USA Captures Gold Medal at U18 Men's World Championship". usahockeyntdp.com. May 8, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Gauthier leads United States 2024 World Junior roster". NHL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Lazarus, Jonny (December 12, 2023). "Rangers Prospect Gabe Perreault Has The Eagles Soaring To The Top Of The Polls". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ Meltzer, Bill (June 21, 2023). "Draft Prospect Profile: Gabe Perreault". NHL.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ "HOCKEY EAST NAMES 2023-24 MEN'S ALL-STAR TEAMS". Hockey East. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  10. ↑ "HOCKEY EAST NAMES 2023-24 PRO AMBITIONS ALL-ROOKIE TEAM". Hockey East. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Top 25 men's college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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