Gabe Perreault

Gabriel Perreault (born May 7, 2005) is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 23rd overall by the Rangers in the 2023 NHL entry draft. He played college ice hockey at Boston College.

Playing career

Junior

In Perreault's first year in the national program, he recorded 18 goals and 32 assists in 51 games with the under-17 team. In his draft-eligible year, he was a winger on a line with Will Smith and Ryan Leonard and recorded 53 goals and 79 assists for 132 points, the most points in a single season by any player in the history of the USNTDP.

College

Perreault began his college ice hockey career for Boston College during the 2023–24 season. In his freshman year he recorded 19 goals and 41 assists in 36 games. He finished second among all NCAA players in assists and tied for fourth in points. Following the season he was named to the All-Hockey East Second Team, Hockey East All-Rookie Team, and an AHCA East Second Team All-American. During the 2024–25 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded 16 goals and 32 assists in 37 games. Following the season he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team. He finished his collegiate career with 35 goals and 73 assists in 73 games. Over the last two seasons, he ranked tied for second in assists and third in points (108) among all NCAA players.

Professional

On March 31, 2025, Perreault signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers. He made his NHL debut for the Rangers on April 2, 2025, in a game against the Minnesota Wild.

International play

Perreault represented the United States at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships where he ranked second on the team in scoring with five goals and 13 assists in seven games and won a gold medal.

On December 16, 2023, Perreault was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He recorded three goals and seven assists in seven games and won a gold medal. He again represented the United States at the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he ranked second on the team in scoring, and would equal his performance in the proceeding World Juniors, with three goals and seven assists in seven games and won a gold medal. He was subsequently named to the media all-star team. He helped team USA win back-to-back gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship for the first time in history.

Playing style

In 2023, hockey analyst and former NHL player Colby Cohen praised Perrault's "remarkable offensive hockey IQ," saying that "His adept understanding of the opposing team's defensive spacing, coupled with his skill in identifying high-threat areas, has showcased his ability to be one or two steps ahead of the rest." Although Perrault is not the strongest skater, which may have contributed to his falling to the 23rd pick of the draft, Boston College coach Greg Brown said that "His anticipation and thinking are at such a high level, you don't even notice. He works very hard, his skating will pick up. He's usually taking two steps in the right direction before anyone might know. It's certainly not a problem for him."

Prior to the 2024–25 season, ''USA Today'' writer Vincent Z. Mercogliano rated him as the Rangers best prospect, praising his vision and hockey sense. ''The Hockey News'' also rated him as the Rangers' best prospect, saying "He's got oodles of hockey sense and a knack for getting pucks to sticks. He's a brilliant playmaker." ''McKeen's Hockey'' also rated him the Rangers' top prospect, noting that he "upgraded his strength and quickness" in the past year. Scout Jess Rubenstein compared him to Hart Memorial Trophy winner Martin St. Louis, who was also small but an effective scorer.

Personal life

Perreault is the son of former professional ice hockey player Yanic Perreault. Born in Sherbrooke, Québec, he is of French Canadian origin. His older brother, Jacob, is also a professional ice hockey player. Despite being born in his father's hometown of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Perreault was raised in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

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2005 births
Living people
AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans
American men's ice hockey right wingers
Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players
Canadian emigrants to the United States
Ice hockey people from Sherbrooke
Ice hockey players from Illinois
New York Rangers draft picks
New York Rangers players
NHL first-round draft picks
Sportspeople from Hinsdale, Illinois
USA Hockey National Team Development Program players
21st-century American sportsmen