Chase Pearson (born August 23, 1997) is a Canadian professional

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who currently plays for

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. He was drafted 140th overall by the

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in the

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Playing career

Pearson played

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where he was a two-time captain. During his three years at Maine he recorded 37 goals and 41 assists in 107 games. During the 2018–19 season he was named the

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and was named to the Hockey East All-Second Team. On March 18, 2019, Pearson signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the

. He was assigned to the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the

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following the conclusion of his collegiate career. During the 2018–19 season, he recorded two goals in ten games for the Griffins. During the 2019–20 season, in his first full professional season, he recorded eight goals and 14 assists in 59 games, during a season that was cancelled due to the

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. During the 2020–21 season, in his second full professional season, he ranked third on the Griffins in scoring with eight goals and 14 assists in 28 games. On August 5, 2021, the Red Wings re-signed Pearson to a one-year contract. Pearson made his professional debut for the Red Wings on March 24, 2022. During the 2021–22 season, he recorded four hits and 7:40 average time on ice in three games with the Red Wings. On July 21, 2022, the Red Wings re-signed Pearson to a one-year, two-way contract. On September 8, 2023, Pearson left North America as a free agent and was signed to a one-year contract with

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Personal life

Pearson was born in

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, and grew up in

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. Pearson's father,

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, is a former professional ice hockey player, who played in 292 NHL games.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pearson, Chase 1997 births Living people Canadian ice hockey centres Detroit Red Wings players HK Dukla Michalovce players Grand Rapids Griffins players Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Ice hockey people from Cornwall, Ontario Youngstown Phantoms players