Drew Helleson
Born (2001-03-26) March 26, 2001
Farmington, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Anaheim Ducks
San Diego Gulls (AHL)
National team  United States
NHL Draft 47th overall, 2019
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2022present

Drew Helleson (born March 26, 2001) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect 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

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]

Having just completed his junior 2021–22 season with the Eagles, posting career-best marks of 21 assists and 25 points through 32 games, Helleson's rights along with a 2023 second-round draft pick were traded by the Avalanche to the Anaheim Ducks, in exchange for Josh Manson, on March 14, 2022.[4] The next day Helleson ended his collegiate career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks.[5]

Helleson made his NHL debut for the Ducks on April 9, 2023, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche.[6]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championship
Gold medal – first place2021 Canada
World U18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place2019 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.[7] 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.[8] On January 13, 2022, Helleson was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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
NHL totals 3 1 0 1 2

International

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

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

  1. 1 2 "Hockey East Names Men's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. March 11, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Hockey East Names 2020-21 Men's All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 12, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "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. "Ducks acquire Helleson, pick from Colorado for Josh Manson". Anaheim Ducks. March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  5. "Ducks Sign Defensemen Helleson to Entry-Level Contract". Anaheim Ducks. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  6. "Avalanche defeat Ducks in OT, take lead in Central". NHL.com. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  7. "Future Stars Fill U18 Roster". collegehockeyinc.com. April 18, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  8. Parmele, Callie (December 12, 2020). "Drew Helleson to Represent United States at 2021 World Juniors". NHL.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  9. "2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled". teamusa.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Wyatt Newpower
Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman
2020–21
Succeeded by
Jordan Harris
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