Gabriel Fortier

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Gabriel Fortier
Gabriel Fortier.png
Fortier in 2020
Born (2000-02-06) February 6, 2000 (age 24)
Lachine, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Tampa Bay Lightning
Syracuse Crunch  (AHL)
NHL Draft 59th overall, 2018
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2019–present

Gabriel Fortier (born February 6, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Fortier was drafted in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft in the second round (59th) by the Lightning.

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Playing career

Junior

Fortier was selected 4th overall in the 2016 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry level draft by the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. [1] [2]

On June 23, 2018, the Lightning selected Fortier with the 59th overall pick in the 2nd-round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Fortier recorded 26 goals and 33 assists during his draft year with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. [3]

On January 2, 2020, the Drakkar traded Fortier to the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL. Fortier finished his career with the Drakkar having scored 191 points over 195 games. Fortier was also captain of the Drakkar prior to the trade to Moncton. [4]

Professional

On November 29, 2021, Fortier was recalled by the Lightning. [5] On November 30, 2021, Fortier made his NHL debut with the Lightning against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. [6]

On June 21, 2023, the Lightning re-signed Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract. [7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2016–17 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 2511617410000
2017–18 Baie-Comeau DrakkarQMJHL662633595953140
2018–19 Baie-Comeau DrakkarQMJHL683548832771236
2018–19 Syracuse Crunch AHL 4000010000
2019–20 Baie-Comeau DrakkarQMJHL3617153216—————
2019–20 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL2815163110—————
2020–21 Moncton WildcatsQMJHL136286—————
2020–21 Syracuse CrunchAHL3064102—————
2021–22 Syracuse CrunchAHL721421353350116
2021–22 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 101014—————
2022–23 Syracuse CrunchAHL671118292950000
2022–23 Tampa Bay LightningNHL10000—————
NHL totals111014—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2017 Canada IH18 Gold medal icon.svg52020
Junior totals52020

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References

  1. ↑ "2016-17 QMJHL Preview: The East Division". Sportsnet. September 23, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  2. ↑ "2016 QMJHL Entry Draft". Elite Prospects. June 4, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Katchouk named to 2nd OHL All-Rookie Team". Tampa Bay Times. June 23, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Wildcats add former Drakkar captain, Gabriel Fortier to the roster". Moncton Wildcats. January 2, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Lightning recall F Gabriel Fortier from Syracuse". Syracuse Crunch. November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Fortier surprised by first NHL call-up". Tampa Bay Lightning. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Lightning re-sign forward Gabriel Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract". NHL.com. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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