Frédérik Gauthier
Frédérik Gauthier (born April 26, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract with HC Ajoie of the National League (NL). Gauthier was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft after spending three years with the Rimouski Océanic in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Gauthier became a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization following the 2014–15 season. During his developmental years with the Maple Leafs American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, he helped them clinch their first Calder Cup in franchise history.
| Frédérik Gauthier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gauthier with the Toronto Marlies in 2018 | |||
| Born |
April 26, 1995 Laval, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NL team Former teams |
HC Ajoie Toronto Maple Leafs Arizona Coyotes New Jersey Devils | ||
| NHL Draft |
21st overall, 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 2015–present | ||
A native of Quebec, Gauthier developed in its local minor ice hockey programs and intended to pursue a collegiate career rather than the QMJHL. After his selection by the Océanic in the QMJHL and Youngstown Phantoms in the United States Hockey League, he was encouraged by Sidney Crosby to pursue a career in his native province. During his tenure with the team, Gauthier competed for Team Canada at various international tournaments. He won a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships and 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.