Vincent Desharnais
Desharnais with the Edmonton Oilers in 2023
Born (1996-05-29) May 29, 1996
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight 226 lb (103 kg; 16 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft 183rd overall, 2016
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2019–present

Vincent Desharnais (born May 29, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Amateur

Desharnais played college hockey with Providence College from 2015 to 2019, after playing a season for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). He was a 7th round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, in his third year of draft eligibility.[1][2]

Professional

After playing three seasons of minor pro with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL and the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL), Desharnais was signed in March 2022 by the Oilers to a two year, entry-level contract.[3]

During the 2022–23 season, Desharnais was recalled by the Oilers and played his first NHL game on January 11, 2023, a 6-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks.[4]

Desharnais scored his first career NHL goal on October 29, 2023 in an outdoor game against the Calgary Flames where the Oilers won 5-2.[5]

Personal life

Desharnais is the youngest in his family. His father, Jacques, and brother, Alex, have been cited by Desharnais as his hockey-playing influences.[6]

In January 2023, 10 days after his first NHL game, Desharnais spoke about his enjoyment of the finer things his new role in the NHL has given him.[7] In another interview, Desharnais clarified: "I waited 10 years to get my chance. I won't waste it [...] I think I'm bringing something that the team doesn't have as much, in terms of grit and intensity".[8]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Northwood School USHS 375162112 —————
2014–15 Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL 5414552 121780
2015–16 Providence College HE 191128 —————
2016–17 Providence College HE 3221322 —————
2017–18 Providence College HE 380111136 —————
2018–19 Providence College HE 42581332 —————
2019–20 Wichita Thunder ECHL 310131324 —————
2019–20 Bakersfield Condors AHL 60007 —————
2020–21 Wichita Thunder ECHL 604414 —————
2020–21 Bakersfield Condors AHL 370101036 60116
2021–22 Bakersfield Condors AHL 665222755 50112
2022–23 Bakersfield Condors AHL 1302219 —————
2022–23 Edmonton Oilers NHL 3605531 120228
NHL totals 36 0 5 5 31 12 0 2 2 8

Awards and honours

Award Year
College
Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman 2019
ECHL
All-Star Game 2020
AHL
Best +/- (+36) 2022

Philanthropy

In 2019 Desharnais was announced as a nominee for the Hockey Humanitarian Award.[9] The award is presented annually to a NCAA student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership in volunteerism. Desharnais was recognized for an event he hosted, “PC Beats Cancer” an event in which over $5,100 was raised for the Gloria Gemma Foundation.

In 2020 Desharnais raised over $6,000 for the Défi Tête rasée Leucan to shave his head.[10]

In 2022 Desharnais helped Kevin Raphael and Leucan - with his second shaved head challenge - raise over $50,000.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Spector, Mark (January 11, 2023). "Desharnais' Oilers debut is as unlikely as it gets — and he's not taking it for granted". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ Wilkins, Reid (January 10, 2023). "Vincent Desharnais poised to make debut with Edmonton Oilers". Global News. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Oilers sign Samorukov, Desharnais and Hamblin". Edmonton Oilers. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Strong debut for Desharnais; Kostin up, Jesse down". wetaskiwintimes.com. January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Big Stage for Vinny's First NHL Goal". nhl.com. October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  6. ↑ "#13 - Vincent Desharnais | Hockey (FR) - Inspire - Living SISU (podcast)". Listen Notes. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  7. ↑ "OILERS NOTES: Being called up to the NHL starting to sink in for Desharnais". edmontonsun. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  8. ↑ "'I won't waste it': Desharnais making the most of NHL shot helping Oilers win 6 straight". Edmonton. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  9. ↑ Suburban, Mark Lidbetter The. "Vincent Desharnais tapped as a Nominee for the 2019 Hockey Humanitarian Award". The Suburban Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  10. ↑ "Vincent Desharnais on Instagram: "Wow!!! Un gros merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont pris le temps de faire un don au Défi Tête rasée de @leucan . Grâce à vous, j'ai réussi à amasser un total de 6 179$. Un merci spécial à @ec3d_compression et à toute la gang de @myologik_performance pour leur générosité et ainsi qu'à @kevinraphael21 pour son dévouement pour une si belle cause!! *** Wow!! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to donate for the Défi Tête rasée Leucan. With your help, I was able to raise $6,179. A special thanks to EC3D and Myologik for their generosity, and to Kevin Raphael for his determination for such a great cause!!"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  11. ↑ "Vincent Desharnais on Instagram: "MERCIIII!! Merci pour votre générosité et votre support pour mon 2ième Défi Têtes rasée de Leucan. Avec votre aide, j'ai réussi à amasser un total de 4 600$. -- THANK YOU!! Thank you for your generosity and support for my 2nd Shaved Head Challenge for Leucan. With your help, I was able to raise 4 600$. S/o to @kevinraphael21 for such a great event and being a man of the people!! 54 000$!! @manustecroix Barber skills were elite🔥"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
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