Drew Commesso

Drew Commesso (born July 19, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Blackhawks in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Drew Commesso
Born	(2002-07-19) July 19, 2002 (age 23) Norwell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Chicago Blackhawks Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
National team	United States
NHL draft	46th overall, 2020 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2022–present

Playing career

Youth

Commesso competed for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.^[1]

College

Commesso played for the Boston University Terriers, where he was the starting goaltender.^[2] He was selected in the second round by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.^[3]

Professional

Commesso joined the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, in 2023. He made his first career AHL start on October 13 in a 7–2 victory over the San Jose Barracuda. Commesso led the IceHogs in almost every goaltending statistic during his first year in the AHL. He finished the season with an 18–16–3–1 record, along with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.^[4]

On December 12, 2024, Commesso made his NHL debut, entering in relief of starter Arvid Söderblom midway through the third period after Söderblom allowed a fifth goal to the host New York Islanders. Commesso faced two shots and did not allow a goal.^[5] On December 14, Commesso made his first NHL start against the New Jersey Devils. He made 20 saves in a 4-1 loss.^[6]

International play

Commesso competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, where he became the youngest starting goaltender in United States history.^[7] In his debut against China, he earned a shutout while recording 29 saves.^[8]

Commesso was also on the roster at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, 2021 IIHF World Championship, 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, and 2023 IIHF World Championship.^[9][10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2016–17	Saint Sebastian's School	USHS		8	—	—	—	—	—	—	1.77	.932		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Saint Sebastian's School	USHS		21	—	—	—	—	—	—	2.13	.918		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		24	5	12	4	1259	73	1	3.48	.889		2	0	1	—	—	0	8.41	.731
2019–20	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		11	8	2	0	628	21	2	2.01	.917		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Boston University	HE		11	6	3	1	641	32	0	2.99	.915		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Boston University	HE		28	13	11	3	1595	67	1	2.52	.914		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Boston University	HE		34	24	8	0	1925	79	2	2.46	.913		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Rockford IceHogs	AHL		38	18	16	4	2218	98	2	2.65	.906		3	1	2	187	8	0	2.57	.915
2024–25	Rockford IceHogs	AHL		39	18	15	4	2268	96	4	2.54	.911		7	4	3	409	8	0	2.35	.926
2024–25	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		2	0	1	0	71	4	0	3.36	.846		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				2	0	1	0	71	4	0	3.36	.846		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	W	L	T	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2018	United States	U17	8th		4	1	3	0	243	10	0	2.47	.899
2022	United States	OG	5th		2	2	0	0	120	2	1	1.00	.964
2023	United States	WC	4th		1	1	0	0	12	0	0	0.00	1.000
Junior totals					4	1	3	0	243	10	0	2.47	.899
Senior totals					3	3	0	0	132	2	1	0.91	.967