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Drew Helleson

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Drew Helleson
Born (2001-03-26) March 26, 2001 (age 23)
Farmington, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team Anaheim Ducks
National team  United States
NHL draft 47th overall, 2019
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2022–present

Drew Helleson (born March 26, 2001) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Helleson was drafted 47th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

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During the 2020–21 season, Helleson recorded four goals and 11 assists in 22 games for Boston College. Following the season he was named Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman, First Team All-Hockey East and Second Team AHCA All-American.[1][2][3] In his junior 2021–22 season with the Eagles, he posted career-best marks of 21 assists and 25 points through 32 games.[4]

Helleson was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the second round, 47th overall, in the 2019 NHL entry draft.[4] Helleson's rights along with a 2023 second-round draft pick were traded by the Avalanche to the Anaheim Ducks, in exchange for defenseman Josh Manson, on March 14, 2022.[5] The next day Helleson ended his collegiate career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks.[6] He was assigned to the Ducks American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls for the remainder of the season.[7] Helleson returned to the AHL for the 2022–23 season but was recalled on April 9, 2023 by the Ducks.[8] Helleson made his NHL debut for the Ducks that night, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche.[9] He scored his first NHL goal against Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks in a 3–2 loss on April 12.[10]

Helleson was assigned to San Diego to begin the 2023–24 season.[11] He appeared in 59 games for the Gulls, scoring 4 goals and 18 points.[12] He was assigned to the Gulls at the beginning of the 2024–25 season.[13] He was recalled along with Jansen Harkins on November 13.[14] He made his NHL season debut on November 15, marking his first multi-point game, assisting on goals by Cutter Gauthier and Ross Johnston in a 6–4 win over the Detroit Red Wings.[15]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championship
Gold medal – first place 2021 Canada
World U18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Sweden

Helleson represented the United States at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[16] He represented the United States at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded two goals and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[17] On January 13, 2022, Helleson was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[18]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 U.S. National Development Team USHL 34 2 16 18 14 — — — — —
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 28 4 7 11 18 — — — — —
2019–20 Boston College HE 28 1 5 6 12 — — — — —
2020–21 Boston College HE 22 4 11 15 8 — — — — —
2021–22 Boston College HE 32 4 21 25 30 — — — — —
2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL 17 0 2 2 4 2 0 2 2 2
2022–23 San Diego Gulls AHL 65 5 13 18 59 — — — — —
2022–23 Anaheim Ducks NHL 3 1 0 1 2 — — — — —
2023–24 San Diego Gulls AHL 59 4 14 18 44 — — — — —
NHL totals 3 1 0 1 2 — — — — —

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States U18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 0 3 3 0
2021 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 2 2 4 2
2022 United States OG 5th 3 0 1 1 0
Junior totals 14 2 5 7 2
Senior totals 3 0 1 1 0

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
College
Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman 2021 [1]
All Hockey East First Team 2021 [2]
AHCA East Second Team All-American 2021 [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hockey East Names Men's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". Hockey East. March 11, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Hockey East Names 2020-21 Men's All-Star Teams". Hockey East. March 12, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for '20-21 season". USCHO.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Anaheim Ducks Sign Drew Helleson to Three-Year Entry Level Contract". San Diego Gulls. March 15, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ducks acquire Helleson, pick from Colorado for Josh Manson". Anaheim Ducks. March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022 – via NHL.com.
  6. ^ "Ducks Sign Defensemen Helleson to Entry-Level Contract". Anaheim Ducks. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022 – via NHL.com.
  7. ^ "San Diego Gulls Sign Defenseman Drew Helleson to Amateur Tryout". March 22, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Anaheim Ducks Recall Drew Helleson from San Diego". San Diego Gulls. April 9, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Arritt, Dan (April 10, 2023). "Avalanche defeat Ducks in OT, take lead in Central". National Hockey League. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  10. ^ "Miller, power play carry Canucks past Ducks, 3-2". ESPN. Associated Press. April 11, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "Ducks Assign Four Players to AHL San Diego". Anaheim Ducks. October 2, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  12. ^ "Drew Helleson". hockeydb.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Sheridan, Mathieu (October 2, 2024). "Anaheim Ducks Send Four Players to San Diego". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "Ducks Recall Two Players from AHL San Diego, Place Fowler, Fabbri on IR". Anaheim Ducks. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  15. ^ Arritt, Dan (November 16, 2024). "Gauthier gets 1st goal, Ducks score 4 in 3rd to rally past Red Wings". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  16. ^ "Future Stars Fill U18 Roster". collegehockeyinc.com. April 18, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  17. ^ Parmele, Callie (December 12, 2020). "Drew Helleson to Represent United States at 2021 World Juniors". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved January 14, 2022 – via NHL.com.
  18. ^ "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". USA Hockey. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Wyatt Newpower
 Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman
2020–21 		Succeeded by
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