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Carter Yakemchuk

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Carter Yakemchuk
Born (2005-09-29) September 29, 2005 (age 19)
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Ottawa Senators
Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
NHL draft 7th overall, 2024
Ottawa Senators

Carter Yakemchuk (born September 29, 2005) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL) as a prospect to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted seventh overall by the Senators in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

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Yakemchuk was drafted 65th overall in the third round of the 2020 Western Hockey League (WHL) bantam draft by the Calgary Hitmen.[1] In his rookie WHL season in 2021–22, Yakemchuk recorded four goals and 12 points, and was named Hitmen rookie of the year.[2]

Following the 2022–23 season, in which he recorded 19 goals and 47 points,[3] Yakemchuk was named to the WHL Central Division second all-star team.[4]

In the 2023–24 season, Yakemchuk was selected as one of 40 draft-eligible players to play in the 2024 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[4][5] He was named WHL Player of the Week for the week ending January 28, 2024.[6] On February 21, 2024, Yakemchuk set the Hitmen record for single-season goals by a defenceman, netting his 25th of the season against the Edmonton Oil Kings to surpass the previous mark set by Jake Bean.[7] Entering the 2024 NHL entry draft, Yakemchuk was considered a consensus first round pick, ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in their midseason rankings.[8] Although scouts generally ranked him no higher than 10th overall, some had him as high as third.[9][10] Yakemchuk was ultimately drafted by the Ottawa Senators at seventh overall.[11][12] He was later signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Senators on August 6, 2024.[13]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Switzerland

Yakemchuk represented Canada at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships.[14]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 Calgary Hitmen WHL 56 4 9 13 14
2022–23 Calgary Hitmen WHL 67 19 28 47 31 5 0 3 3 10
2023–24 Calgary Hitmen WHL 66 30 41 71 120
WHL totals 189 53 78 131 165 5 0 3 3 10

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2023 Canada U18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 7 0 0 0 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
WHL
Central Division Second All-Star Team 2023 [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Get To Know Carter Yakemchuk". Calgary Hitmen. April 30, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "2021-22 Elite Promotional Marketing Hitmen Team Awards". chl.ca. Calgary Hitmen. April 18, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Spiker, Brianne (January 24, 2024). "Top prospects in spotlight at CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on TSN". TSN.ca. The Sports Network. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Yakemchuk and Wetsch to Compete at the 2024 Kubota CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game". chl.ca. Calgary Hitmen. December 19, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (January 23, 2024). "Yakemchuk, projected 1st-round pick in 2024 Draft, set for CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "WHL Announces Weekly Award Winners". OurSports Central. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Kierszenblat, Adam (February 21, 2024). "Carter Yakemchuk Sets Calgary Hitmen Record For Goals By A Defenceman In A Single Season". thehockeynews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  8. ^ Kierszenblat, Adam (February 13, 2024). "Carter Yakemchuk Could Rewrite The History Books In His Draft Year". thehockeynews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Bultman, Max (February 26, 2024). "2024 NHL Draft consensus big board: Macklin Celebrini, defensemen lead midseason list". theathletic.com. The Athletic. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Carter Yakemchuk". eliteprospects.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "Senators bulk up on blue line by selecting Carter Yakemchuk with No. 7 pick". Sportsnet.ca. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  12. ^ Nestler, Sam (June 28, 2024). "Ottawa Senators select Carter Yakemchuk No. 7 overall in 2024 NHL draft". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  13. ^ "Chuk this out!". Ottawa Senators. August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  14. ^ "Yakemchuk Named to Canada's National Men's U-18 Team Roster". OurSports Central. April 15, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Ottawa Senators first round draft pick
2024
Incumbent