Daniel Audette
| Daniel Audette | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
May 6, 1996 Blainville, Quebec | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| AHL team Former teams |
Springfield Thunderbirds St. John's IceCaps Laval Rocket | ||
| NHL draft |
147th overall, 2014 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 2016–present | ||
Daniel Audette (born May 6, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League.[1]
Playing career
Minor
Audette was drafted in the 2012 QMJHL Bantam Draft by the inaugural Sherbrooke Phoenix. During his four season with the team, he amassed 237 points, setting the franchise record for most goals, assists, and points.[2] After his rookie season, he competed in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, where he won gold with Team Canada.[3]
Audette was subsequently drafted in the fifth round, 147th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[4] When he signed his entry level contract, Audette became the first Sherbrooke Phoenix draftee to sign a professional contract with a National Hockey League.[5]
Professional
During the 2018–19 season, Audette played on multiple lines throughout the Rocket lineup. In the final year of his contract, he played first-line centre, left wing, and third-line centre throughout the season.[6] At the end of the season, the Montreal Canadiens would not offer him a new contract.[7] Audette eventually signed a contract with the Springfield Thunderbirds on September 13, 2019.[8]
Personal life
Audette's father Donald Audette was a forward for the Canadiens.[9]
References
- ^ "Daniel Audette". Elite Prospects.
- ^ "Where are they now: Daniel Audette". hockeyphoenix.ca. December 20, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "CANADA'S NATIONAL MEN'S SUMMER UNDER-18 TEAM WINS GOLD MEDAL AT 2013 MEMORIAL OF IVAN HLINKA TOURNAMENT". hockeycanada.ca. August 10, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "Canadiens agree to terms on a three-year contract with Daniel Audette". nhl.com. July 24, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "Daniel Audette Signs his First Professional Contract with the Montreal Canadiens". theqmjhl.ca. July 25, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ Levis, Marc-Antoine (May 19, 2019). "Laval Rocket season review: Daniel Audette had an up-and-down performance in a contract year". habseyesontheprize.com. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ Labbe, Richard (July 11, 2019). "Daniel Audette espère une nouvelle chance" (in French). La Presse. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "Thunderbirds agree to terms with Audette". theahl.com. September 13, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ "Family matters". nhl.com. June 28, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
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