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Gabe Perreault
Canadian American ice hockey player (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gabriel Perreault (born May 7, 2005) is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 23rd overall by the Rangers in the 2023 NHL entry draft. He played college ice hockey at Boston College. [1]
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Junior
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]
College
Perreault began his college ice hockey career for Boston College during the 2023–24 season.[4] In his freshman year he recorded 19 goals and 41 assists in 36 games. He finished second among all NCAA players in assists and tied for fourth in points. Following the season he was named to the All-Hockey East Second Team, Hockey East All-Rookie Team, and an AHCA East Second Team All-American. During the 2024–25 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded 16 goals and 32 assists in 37 games. Following the season he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team. He finished his collegiate career with 35 goals and 73 assists in 73 games. Over the last two seasons, he ranked tied for second in assists and third in points (108) among all NCAA players.[5]
Professional
On March 31, 2025, Perreault signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers.[6] He made his NHL debut for the Rangers on April 2, 2025, in a game against the Minnesota Wild.[7]
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International play
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.[8]
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.[9] He again represented the United States at the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he ranked second on the team in scoring, and would equal his performance in the proceeding World Juniors, with three goals and seven assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[10] He was subsequently named to the media all-star team.[11] He helped team USA win back-to-back gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship for the first time in history.[12]
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In 2023, hockey analyst and former NHL player Colby Cohen praised Perreault'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."[13] Although Perreault 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."[13]
Prior to the 2024–25 season, USA Today writer Vincent Z. Mercogliano rated him as the Rangers best prospect, praising his vision and hockey sense.[14] The Hockey News also rated him as the Rangers' best prospect, saying "He's got oodles of hockey sense and a knack for getting pucks to sticks. He's a brilliant playmaker."[15] McKeen's Hockey also rated him the Rangers' top prospect, noting that he "upgraded his strength and quickness" in the past year.[16] Scout Jess Rubenstein compared him to Hart Memorial Trophy winner Martin St. Louis, who was also small but an effective scorer.[15]
Personal life
Perreault is the youngest son of former professional ice hockey player Yanic Perreault. Born in Sherbrooke, Québec, he is of French Canadian origin. His older brother, Jacob, is also a professional ice hockey player and was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in 2020. His oldest brother Jeremy has coached hockey.[17] His sister Liliane was drafted into the PWHL in 2025.[18]Despite being born in his father's hometown of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Perreault was raised in Hinsdale, Illinois.[19]
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