Hendrix Lapierre
Lapierre with the Washington Capitals in 2021
Born (2002-02-09) February 9, 2002
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team Washington Capitals
NHL Draft 22nd overall, 2020
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2021present

Hendrix Lapierre (born February 9, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] Lapierre was selected 22nd overall by the Capitals in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

On October 6, 2020, Lapierre was selected by the Washington Capitals with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[2] He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals on October 27, 2020.[3]

Following his third season of major junior hockey with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Lapierre was traded to Acadie–Bathurst Titan in exchange for two junior players and four draft selections on June 23, 2021.[4]

Lapierre made his NHL debut for the Capitals on October 13, 2021, at home against the New York Rangers. He scored his first NHL goal in the second period of that game on an assist from T. J. Oshie.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Gatineau L'IntrépideQMAAA 351740576 946108
2018–19Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL 4813324518 43252
2019–20Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL 192151710
2020–21Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL 218233112 957124
2021–22Washington CapitalsNHL 61012
2021–22Acadie–Bathurst TitanQMJHL 4021305122 847112
2022–23Hershey BearsAHL 6015153043 2033614
NHL totals 61012

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada HG18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 538114
Junior totals 538114

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
QMJHL
QMJHL All-Rookie Team 2019
Michel Bergeron Trophy 2019
AHL
Calder Cup 2023 [6]

References

  1. "Hendrix Lapierre at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
  2. "Capitals move up to draft Hendrix Lapierre 22nd overall". theScore.com. October 6, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  3. "Capitals sign Hendrix Lapierre". Washington Capitals. October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  4. "Titan acquire Capitals prospect Hendrix Lapierre". Acadie-Bathurst Titan. June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  5. Allen, Scott (October 14, 2021). "Caps teens who scored in debut include a future Hall of Famer, a 'Can't Miss Kid' — and Hendrix Lapierre". Washington Post. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  6. "Sweeter by the dozen: Hershey wins 12th Cup". American Hockey League. June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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