Dillon Fournier
| Dillon Fournier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 15, 1994 Dorval, Quebec, CAN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Chicago Blackhawks Indy Fuel (ECHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
48th overall, 2012 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 2014–present | ||
Dillon Fournier (born June 15, 1994) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for the Indy Fuel in the ECHL as a prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Fournier was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Fournier was picked first overall by the Lewiston Maineiacs in the 2010 QMJHL Entry Draft,[1] and competed with Team Quebec at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.[2] After one season he was traded by the Maineiacs to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. He was recognized for his outstanding play when he was chosen for the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game.[3]
On March 10, 2014, the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League signed Fournier to a three-year entry-level contract.[4]
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge | 2011 | [5] |
| CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game | 2011–12 |
References
- ^ "Dillon Fournier top pick in QMJHL draft". The Hockey News. July 1, 2010. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Dillon Fournier prospect profile". hockeysfuture.com. February 3, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Chicago Blackhawks bulk up defense by signing Dillon Fournier". rantsports.com. March 10, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Dillon Fournier sign three-year deal with Chicago". Chicago Tribune. March 10, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Dillon Fournier college profile". bigten.com. May 6, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
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External links
- Dillon Fournier career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Dillon Fournier career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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