Rangers prospect Gabe Perreault named to Hockey East All-Rookie Team
New York Rangers prospect Gabe Perreault was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team on Wednesday.
The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Rangers, Perreault was one of three unanimous choices for the all-rookie team, joining Boston College teammate Ryan Leonard and Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini.
Perreault is third among freshmen and fourth overall in Hockey East conference scoring. The 18-year-old forward has 36 points (10 goals, 26 assists) in 20 Hockey East games. He is second among rookies and third overall with 26 assists.
Overall, Perreault has 50 points (15 goals, 35 assists) in 30 NCAA games this season. He’s tied for sixth in the nation in scoring, seven points behind BC teammate Will Smith, and is third averaging 1.67 points per game.
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Hockey East honor latest accomplishment for Rangers prospect Gabe Perreault
It’s been a big year for Perreault, who helped Boston College win the Hockey East regular-season championship. BC is considered one of the favorites to reach the NCAA Frozen Four, with Selection Sunday for the tournament four days away.
Perreault also helped the United States win the gold medal at the 2024 World Junior Championship in Sweden. He tied for second on the U.S. and fourth overall in scoring with 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in seven games.
Ahead of the recent NHL trade deadline, Perreault and forward prospect Brennen Othmann were considered untouchable by Rangers management, who refused to include either in any deal.
Joining Perreault, Leonard and Celebrini on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team are Smith, Maine forward Bradly Nadeau and Boston College goalie Jacob Fowler.
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