Drew Commesso

Drew Commesso (born July 19, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Blackhawks in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Drew Commesso
Born (2002-07-19) July 19, 2002
Norwell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
National team  United States
NHL Draft 46th overall, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2022–present

Playing career

Youth

Commesso competed for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.[1]

College

Commesso plays for the Boston University Terriers, where he is the starting goaltender.[2] He was selected in the second round by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

International play

Commesso competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, where he became the youngest starting goaltender in United States history.[4] In his debut against China, he earned a shutout while recording 29 saves.[5]

Commesso was also on the roster at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, 2021 IIHF World Championship, 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, and 2023 IIHF World Championship.[6][7]

References
  1. Falkenheim, Dan. "First Look at 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team". Sports Illustrated.
  2. Doyle, John (February 9, 2022). "This Week in Hockey East: Beanpot a chance for backup goalies Duplessis (BU), Semptimphelter (Northeastern) to shine".
  3. Pope, Ben (January 19, 2022). "Blackhawks will have an Olympian in prospect goalie Drew Commesso". Chicago Sun-Times.
  4. Quigley, Ryan (February 10, 2022). "Farrell, Commesso lead U.S. men to blowout win over China".
  5. "Farrell records hat trick, U.S. routs China 8-0 at Olympics". Federal News Network. February 10, 2022.
  6. "Blackhawks Prospect Drew Commesso Named to Team USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team".
  7. Andrews, Eric (January 14, 2022). "Drew Commesso selected for U.S. Olympic team". The Rink.
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