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Trevor Zegras
Zegras with the Anaheim Ducks in 2023
Born (2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 (age 23)
Bedford, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team Anaheim Ducks
NHL draft 9th overall, 2019
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2021–present

Trevor Zegras (/ˈziːɡrəs/ ZEE-grəs;[1] born March 20, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Ducks, ninth overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Zegras played college hockey at Boston University.

Early life

Zegras was born on March 20, 2001, in Bedford, New York[2] to parents of Greek descent[3] Gary and Julie.[4] He began skating at the age of three and played in the Rising Stars youth program alongside his cousins.[5] Growing up, he was a fan of the New York Rangers but studied and emulated Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks.[6]

Playing career

Growing up in New York, Zegras played bantam major hockey with the Mid Fairfield Rangers before joining the Avon Old Farms school's Winged Beavers of the Founders League (USHS).[7] During his tenure with the Winged Beavers from 2016 to 2017, Zegras also recorded 18 goals and 24 assists for 42 points.[8] As a sophomore at Avon Old Farms, Zegras attended the USA Hockey National Team Development Program's (USNTDP) Top 40 tryout and qualified for the team.[5]

Zegras joined the USNTDP under 17 team for their 2017–18 season in the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he recorded 20 goals and 39 assists for 59 points. Following this, he joined their U18 team in 2018–19 where he earned 87 points, including 61 assists.[5] As a result of his play in the USHL, Zegras was drafted in the first round, ninth overall, by the Anaheim Ducks at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[4] In spite of his draft selection, Zegras kept his commitment to play NCAA Division I ice hockey for Boston University.[8]

Collegiate

Zegras played for the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team for the 2019–20 NCAA season. He competed with the Terriers in 33 games where he finished tied for third among Division I freshmen in points with 36.[7] At the conclusion of his freshman season, Zegras was named to the Hockey East Third Team All-Star,[9] selected to Hockey East All-Rookie Team, and named a finalist for Hockey East Rookie of the Year.[10]

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Canada
IIHF World U18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Sweden
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2017 Canada

On January 5, 2021, Zegras, representing the United States at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships won the gold medal over Canada 2–0, and scored 1 goal and recorded 1 assist during the game. He was named World Juniors MVP after scoring 7 goals and recording 11 assists during the tournament, which he also led in scoring.[11] He also tied the Team USA points record held by Jordan Schroeder.[12]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Avon Old Farms USHS 28 18 24 42 18 — — — — —
2017–18 U.S. National Development Team USHL 31 11 21 32 32 8 1 5 6 2
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 27 14 26 40 34 — — — — —
2019–20 Boston University HE 33 11 25 36 43 — — — — —
2020–21 San Diego Gulls AHL 17 10 11 21 12 3 1 2 3 0
2020–21 Anaheim Ducks NHL 24 3 10 13 12 — — — — —
2021–22 Anaheim Ducks NHL 75 23 38 61 50 — — — — —
2022–23 Anaheim Ducks NHL 81 23 42 65 88 — — — — —
NHL totals 180 49 90 139 150 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 United States U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 2 4 6 4
2019 United States U18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 5 0 9 9 2
2020 United States WJC 6th 5 0 9 9 4
2021 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 7 11 18 0
Junior totals 23 9 33 42 10

Awards and honours

Award Year
College
HE All-Rookie Team 2020 [10]
HE Third All-Star Team 2020 [9]
NHL
NHL Rookie of the Month (December) 2021 [13]
NHL All-Rookie Team 2022 [14]
EA Sports NHL cover athlete 2023 [15]
International
U-17 champion 2017
WJC most assists 2020, 2021
WJC Top 3 Player on team 2020, 2021
WJC champion 2021
WJC MVP 2021 [11]
WJC All-Star Team 2021
WJC most points 2021
USA WJC points record 2021 [12]

References

  1. ^ 2019–20 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Pronunciation Guide (Boston University on page 2). Retrieved November 1, 2021
  2. ^ "Trevor Zegras". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "Germany vs. USA: Trevor Zegras, Shane Pinto power Americans to first victory at 2020 World Juniors". Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Shohara, Kyle (June 21, 2019). "Gary Zegras Sees Son Trevor Fulfill Lifelong Dream". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Olsen, Becky (July 10, 2018). "Hockey Was the Only Sport for Trevor Zegras". USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  6. ^ Larkin, Matt (June 13, 2021). "Trevor Zegras is Ready for the Big Time". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "13 Trevor Zegras". Boston University. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Siegel, Austin (June 14, 2019). "Blackhawks Draft Resume: Trevor Zegras". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "HOCKEY EAST NAMES 2019-20 ALL-STAR TEAMS". Hockey East. March 18, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  10. ^ a b "Zegras Earns Spot on Hockey East All-Rookie Team". Boston University. March 17, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  11. ^ a b Aykroyd, Lucas (January 5, 2021). "Zegras named MVP". IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  12. ^ a b Staff, BarDown (January 6, 2021). "Trevor Zegras ties Jordan Schroeder's Team USA World Juniors all-time points record - Article". BARDOWN. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  13. ^ "Zegras of Ducks named NHL Rookie of the Month for December". NHL.com. January 2, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  14. ^ "NHL announces 2021-22 All-Rookie Team". nhl.com (Press release). June 21, 2022.
  15. ^ Kulesa, Anna. "Zegras, Nurse star on cover of EA Sports NHL 23". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Anaheim Ducks first round draft pick
2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by EA Sports NHL Cover Athlete
Along with Sarah Nurse
2023 		Succeeded by
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