Hendrix Lapierre

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Hendrix Lapierre
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Lapierre with the Washington Capitals in 2021
Born (2002-02-09) February 9, 2002 (age 19)
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 (P)
Cur. team
Washington Capitals
Acadie–Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
NHL Draft 22nd overall, 2020
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2021–present

Hendrix Lapierre (born February 9, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Acadie–Bathurst Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a prospect to 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
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Gatineau L'Intrépide QMAAA 35 17 40 57 6 9 4 6 10 8
2018–19 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 48 13 32 45 18 4 3 2 5 2
2019–20 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 19 2 15 17 10
2020–21 Chicoutimi Saguenéens QMJHL 21 8 23 31 12 9 5 7 12 4
2021–22 Washington Capitals NHL 6 1 0 1 2
NHL totals 6 1 0 1 2

International[]

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada HG18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 3 8 11 4
Junior totals 5 3 8 11 4

Awards and honours[]

Award Year Ref
QMJHL
QMJHL All-Rookie Team 2019
Michel Bergeron Trophy 2019

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.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Washington Capitals first round draft pick
2020
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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