Trevor Zegras facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trevor Zegras
Zegras with the Anaheim Ducks in 2023
Born	(2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 (age 23) Bedford, New York, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Anaheim Ducks
NHL Draft	9th overall, 2019 Anaheim Ducks
Playing career	2021–present

Trevor Zegras (/ˈziːɡrəs/ ZEE-grəs; born March 20, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Ducks, ninth overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Zegras played college hockey at Boston University.

Early life

Zegras was born on March 20, 2001, in Bedford, New York to parents of Greek descent Gary and Julie. He began skating at the age of three and played in the Rising Stars youth program alongside his cousins. Growing up, he was a fan of the New York Rangers but studied and emulated Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Playing career

Growing up in New York, Zegras played bantam major hockey with the Mid Fairfield Rangers before joining the Avon Old Farms school's Winged Beavers of the Founders League (USHS). During his tenure with the Winged Beavers from 2016 to 2017, Zegras also recorded 18 goals and 24 assists for 42 points. As a sophomore at Avon Old Farms, Zegras attended the USA Hockey National Team Development Program's (USNTDP) Top 40 tryout and qualified for the team.

Zegras joined the USNTDP under 17 team for their 2017–18 season in the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he recorded 20 goals and 39 assists for 59 points. Following this, he joined their U18 team in 2018–19 where he earned 87 points, including 61 assists. As a result of his play in the USHL, Zegras was drafted in the first round, ninth overall, by the Anaheim Ducks at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. In spite of his draft selection, Zegras kept his commitment to play NCAA Division I ice hockey for Boston University.

Collegiate

Zegras played for the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team for the 2019–20 NCAA season. He competed with the Terriers in 33 games where he finished tied for third among Division I freshmen in points with 36. At the conclusion of his freshman season, Zegras was named to the Hockey East Third Team All-Star, selected to Hockey East All-Rookie Team, and named a finalist for Hockey East Rookie of the Year.

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold	2021 Canada
IIHF World U18 Championship
Bronze	2019 Sweden
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold	2017 Canada

On January 5, 2021, Zegras, representing the United States at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships won the gold medal over Canada 2–0, and scored 1 goal and recorded 1 assist during the game. He was named World Juniors MVP after scoring 7 goals and recording 11 assists during the tournament, which he also led in scoring. He also tied the Team USA points record held by Jordan Schroeder.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	United States	U17	1		6	2	4	6	4
2019	United States	U18	3		5	0	9	9	2
2020	United States	WJC	6th		5	0	9	9	4
2021	United States	WJC	1		7	7	11	18	0
Junior totals					23	9	33	42	10

Awards and honours