Alex Newhook
Alex Newhook | ||||||
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Born |
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada | January 28, 2001|||||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||
Weight | 199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb) | |||||
Position | Centre | |||||
Shoots | Left | |||||
NHL team Former teams |
NHL Draft | 16th overall, | ||||
Playing career | 2020–present |
Alex Newhook (born January 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional
Playing career
Amateur
Newhook joined the
During the
Newhook had an impressive freshman campaign with the Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey, posting 19 goals and 23 assists for 42 points in 34 games. He led all Hockey East freshmen in points and goals, led all NCAA freshman in goals and tied for 7th in scoring among all NCAA skaters. He was named the Tim Taylor Award recipient, the first in Boston College history, as well as the Hockey East Rookie of the Year.[5] He was also named a Hockey East Second Team All-Star and to the All-Rookie Team.[6]
Newhook missed the start of his sophomore season at Boston College due to his participation in the 2021 World Juniors held in Edmonton, Alberta. Team Canada required their players to quarantine for a full two months ahead of the competition as they held training camp in Red Deer, Alberta.[7] After returning to campus following a Silver medal result with Team Canada, Newhook was injured in his season debut. His injury combined with early quarantine protocols resulted in Newhook appearing in only 12 games in total for the season, posting 7 goals and 16 points for the Eagles.[8]
Professional
Colorado Avalanche (2021–23)
On March 31, 2021, Newhook ended his collegiate career by agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with the
Newhook made the Avalanche's opening night roster for the
The
Montreal Canadiens (2023–present)
As an impending free agent following the conclusion of his entry-level contract with the Avalanche, Newhook was traded to the
Newhook played his first game with the Canadiens on October 11, 2023, scoring two goals in the team's season opener. He was placed on the team's second line with Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovský, a pairing that received strong initial assessments.[23] However, centreman Dach sustained a long-term injury in the team's second game of the season. Coach Martin St. Louis announced that Newhook would be shifted back to the centre position to replace him.[24] He struggled at the centre position, going back to the wing following Christian Dvorak's return to the lineup in early November.[25] Enjoying more success in that role, he had 7 goals and 6 assists, fourth on the team in points, before sustaining a high ankle sprain in a November 30 game against the Florida Panthers. It was announced he would miss 10 to 12 weeks of the season.[26]
International play
Medal record | ||
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Representing Canada | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships
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2021 Canada |
Newhook was selected to participate for
Personal life
Alex Newhook was born to parents Paula and Shawn in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.[27] He began skating at the age of 4.[28] Growing up, Newhook idolized fellow Newfoundlander and Stanley Cup champion Daniel Cleary, who he called "a guy that I watched growing up and dreamt of being like him when I grew up."[28]
Newhook's younger sister
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2015–16 | St. Andrew's College | CAHS | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2016–17 | St. Andrew's College | CAHS | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2016–17 | York Simcoe Express | ETAMMHL | 33 | 43 | 31 | 74 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | ||
2016–17 | Aurora Tigers | OJHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Victoria Grizzlies | BCHL | 45 | 22 | 44 | 66 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | ||
2018–19 | Victoria Grizzlies | BCHL | 52 | 38 | 64 | 102 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 2 | ||
2019–20 | Boston College | HE | 34 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Boston College | HE | 12 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Colorado Eagles | AHL | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
2021–22 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 71 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
2021–22 | Colorado Eagles | AHL | 10 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 82 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
2023–24 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 55 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 214 | 42 | 58 | 100 | 54 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2017 | Canada Black | U17 | 7th | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
2019 | Canada | U18 | 4th | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 | |
2021 | Canada | WJC
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6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
Junior totals | 18 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 6 |
Awards and honours
Award | Year | |
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College
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HE All-Rookie Team | 2020 | [31] |
HE Rookie of the Year | 2020 | [5] |
HE Second All-Star Team | 2020 | [32] |
New England D1 All-Stars | 2020 | [33] |
New England Rookie of the Year | 2020 | |
Tim Taylor Award | 2020 | [34] |
NHL | ||
Stanley Cup champion | 2022 | [35] |
References
- ^ Short, Robin. "Newhook makes it official: he's Boston College bound". The Telegram. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve. "GRIZZLIES' CAPTAIN ALEX NEWHOOK NAMED BCHL MVP". Victoria Grizzlies. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "St. John's hockey star Alex Newhook named top junior A player in Canada". CBC.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Avalanche Selects Alex Newhook at No. 16 Overall at 2019 NHL Draft". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Hockey sensation Alex Newhook wins NCAA rookie of the year". cbc.ca. April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ "Boldy, Knight and Newhook Named to Hockey East All-Rookie Team". bceagles.com. March 17, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ "Avalanche prospect Alex Newhook splitting time between Team Canada, Boston College". The Denver Post. November 15, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Top Prospect Alex Newhook Makes NHL Debut For Colorado Avalanche In 3-2 Loss To Sharks". denver.cbslocal.com. May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Avalanche signs Alex Newhook". Colorado Avalanche. March 31, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ "Avalanche's Alex Newhook added to taxi squad". CBS Sports. May 2, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Bailey, Jeff (May 21, 2021). "Avalanche rookie Alex Newhook scores first NHL goal against Blues in Stanley Cup playoffs". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ "Golden Knights beat Avalanche, advance to Round 3 of Stanley Cup Playoffs". Sportsnet. June 10, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Baugh, Peter (October 3, 2022). "Alex Newhook, Avalanche second-line center? The youngster is getting a chance". The Athletic. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Fredrickson, Kyle (October 13, 2022). "Avalanche players reflect on Nazem Kadri's legacy in Colorado before Flames matchup: 'A great teammate'". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c Rawal, Evan (May 10, 2023). "Avalanche Season In Review: Where Does Alex Newhook Fit?". Colorado Hockey Now. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Mercer, Nick (January 27, 2023). "'A pretty cool milestone': 100 games into NHL career, Newfoundland's Alex Newhook talks hockey, family and the fun he's having with the Avalanche". SaltWire. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Fredrickson, Kyle (June 27, 2023). "Colorado Avalanche trade Alex Newhook to Montreal Canadiens". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Montreal Gazette. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Shapiro, Jake (June 27, 2023). "Avs dump Alex Newhook for picks after he couldn't fill needed void". Denver Sports. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ "Canadiens acquire rights to Alex Newhook". Montreal Canadiens. June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- Montreal Gazette. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Four-year contract for Alex Newhook". Montreal Canadiens. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Engels, Eric (October 16, 2023). "Kirby Dach's long-term absence leaves giant hole in middle of Canadiens' lineup". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- Montreal Gazette. November 10, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Alex Newhook out for 10 to 12 weeks". Montreal Canadiens. December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "'I have a sister who's better than me': NHL's 1st-round pick Alex Newhook shares spotlight with sister Abby". CBC Canada. June 25, 2019. Archived from the original on June 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "Newhook Comes from a St. John's Hockey Family". NHL.com. July 29, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ Salzano, Grant (September 18, 2019). "Meet The Eagles, Boston College Men's Hockey: Alex Newhook". BC Interruption. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- Montreal Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Hockey East names 2019-20 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ "Hockey East names 2019-20 All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 18, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ "Three eagles honored by New England writers". Boston College Eagles. April 14, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Boston College's Alex Newhook wins Tim Taylor Award". hockeyeastonline.com. April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ "Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup since 2001 with Game 6 comeback". ESPN. June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database