Brett Leason
Leason with the Washington Capitals in 2021
Born (1999-04-30) April 30, 1999
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Anaheim Ducks
Washington Capitals
NHL Draft 56th overall, 2019
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2019–present

Brett Leason (born April 30, 1999) is a Canadian ice hockey winger with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 56th overall by the Capitals in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft after going undrafted the previous two years.[1] On July 11, 2019, Leason signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.[2]

Playing career

Amateur Career

Leason played his minor hockey in Calgary for the Northwest Stampeders & Calgary minor Flames organizations of the Alberta Minor Hockey Association. In the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft, he was chosen in the 3rd round, 50th overall by the Tri-City Americans.

Starting the 2016-17 season, Leason earned a spot with the Americans and was traded the following season to the Prince Albert Raiders[3] where he would win the Ed Chynoweth Cup as champions of the WHL.

Leason would also represent Team Canada at the 2019 World Juniors.

Professional Career

Leason played his first two full professional seasons in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears.

Leason made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on October 29, 2021, against the Arizona Coyotes.[4] Three days later, he scored his first NHL goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

On June 20 2022, he would re-sign a 2 year, $1.55 million contract with the Capitals.[5]

On October 10, 2022, Leason was claimed off waivers by the Anaheim Ducks.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2015–16Calgary CanucksAJHL 10000 —————
2015–16Tri-City AmericansWHL 10000 —————
2016–17Calgary CanucksAJHL 10000 —————
2016–17Tri-City AmericansWHL 68810186 40000
2017–18Tri-City AmericansWHL 121012 —————
2017–18Prince Albert RaidersWHL 5415173214 70330
2018–19Prince Albert RaidersWHL 5536538928 2210152515
2019–20Hershey BearsAHL 503111412 —————
2020–21Hershey BearsAHL 33911208 —————
2021–22Hershey BearsAHL 31671314 21010
2021–22Washington CapitalsNHL 363364 10000
2022–23Anaheim DucksNHL 5463914 —————
NHL totals 90961518 10000

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada WJC 6th 5 3 2 5 0
Junior totals 5 3 2 5 0

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
NHL
E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence 2019 [7]

References

  1. ↑ Gutierrez, Matthew. "Capitals' second-round pick could make a splash after draft delay". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ Washington Capitals. "Capitals Sign Brett Leason". NHL.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Brett Leason traded to Prince Albert". Canadian Hockey League. October 25, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ Whyno, Stephen (October 30, 2021). "Capitals hand Coyotes 8th consecutive loss to start season". apnews.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Capitals sign forward Brett Leason to two-year, $1.55-million deal". sportsnet.ca. June 20, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Ducks Claim Right Wing Leason on Waivers from Washington". Anaheim Ducks. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  7. ↑ Morreale, Mike (June 22, 2019). "Leason receives E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence at NHL Draft". National Hockey League.
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