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Adam Gaudette (born October 3, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues. Gaudette played college ice hockey for the Northeastern Huskies of the NCAA, where he won the Hobey Baker Award, Hockey East Player of the Year, and was named to the AHCA East First-Team All-American. Selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2015 NHL entry draft, Gaudette made his NHL debut with the team in 2018.

Key Information

Early life

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Gaudette was born on October 3, 1996, in Taunton, Massachusetts,[1] to Tara, an elementary school instructional coach, and Doug Gaudette, a firefighter.[2] He came from an athletic family: his mother played softball for Taunton High School, once holding the single-season home run record, while his father's high school athletic career ended after a dirt bike accident shattered his patella. Gaudette played a number of sports, including lacrosse and baseball, but his favorite was ice hockey.[2] In sixth grade, Gaudette was admitted to Thayer Academy to join their hockey team, and his family moved from Taunton to Braintree, Massachusetts, to accommodate his commute to and from the skating rink.[3] There, he was coached by former National Hockey League (NHL) player Tony Amonte. Although he lost most of his first two high school ice hockey seasons to injuries, as a junior, Gaudette recorded 67 points in 27 games.[4] Around this same time, he played minor ice hockey for the Boston Advantage of the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League.[5]

Playing career

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Amateur

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In the 2013–14 season, Gaudette scored 29 goals in 27 games at Thayer Academy.[6] In 2014, he committed to playing for Northeastern University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[7] Skating as a freshman for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League, Gaudette scored 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points in 41 games.[8] In the 2014–15 season, Gaudette moved to Northeastern to commence his college hockey career. In 41 games with the Northeastern Huskies, Gaudette recorded 12 goals and 30 points.[9] The following season in 2015–16, Gaudette was promoted to the second line and the second power play unit after an injury to Kevin Roy.[10] In his new position alongside Dylan Sikura, his scoring improved, marking 26 goals and 52 points in 37 games.[9][10] In March 2016, he tallied a goal and an assist against Boston College to propel Northeastern to the Hockey East Championship.[11]

In 2017 he was called a "first-rate prospect," ranking first in NCAA power-play goals with 14 and third in points after 31 games and in the top 10 nationally.[12][13] Pierre McGuire described him as "the steal of the 2015 draft."[14] During the 2017–18 season Gaudette recorded career highs in goals and assists while leading the Huskies to their first Beanpot championship in 30 years. During the 66th Beanpot Final, Gaudette recorded a hat trick to help Northeastern beat Boston University 5–2. He earned the Most Outstanding Player for his efforts.[15] He finished the 2017–18 season first in the NCAA with 60 points.[16] At the end of the season, Gaudette won Hockey East Player of the Year and was awarded the Hockey East Scoring Champion title.[17] He was also named to the First All-Star Team.[17] On April 6, 2018, Gaudette was announced as the Hobey Baker Award winner.[18] He was also named an AHCA East First-Team All-American along with teammates Dylan Sikura and Jérémy Davies.[19]

Professional

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Vancouver Canucks

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Gaudette facing off against Anže Kopitar in 2018

The Vancouver Canucks of the NHL selected Gaudette in the fifth round, 149th overall, of the 2015 NHL entry draft after acquiring the pick from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Raphael Diaz.[20] Gaudette signed an entry-level contract with the Canucks on March 26, 2018, and made his NHL debut on March 29, in a game against the Edmonton Oilers.[21] As the Canucks failed to make the post season, he only appeared in five games, going scoreless.[9]

After attending Canucks training camp prior to the 2018–19 season, Gaudette was reassigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Utica Comets.[22] However, his stint in the AHL did not last long as he was called up to the NHL on October 15 after playing in four games for the Comets, where he tallied two goals and two assists.[23] On October 25, he earned his first career NHL point, assisting on a Darren Archibald goal, the only Canucks goal scored in a 4–1 loss at the Arizona Coyotes.[24] He scored his first NHL goal on November 24, tallying the first Canucks goal in a 4–2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.[25] Despite being expected to spend most of the season developing in Utica, injuries to Canucks centers resulted in Gaudette appearing in 56 games for Vancouver.[26][27] Gaudette ended his rookie season with five goals and seven assists, generally playing center on Vancouver's third line.[9]

Gaudette made Vancouver's 2019–20 season roster out of training camp; however, he was reassigned to Utica on October 24, 2019, after playing in only three of Vancouver's first nine games.[28] After being recalled on October 27,[29] Gaudette responded by scoring six goals and ten points in November, solidifying his spot in the lineup.[27] Gaudette ended 2019–20 season with 12 goals, 21 assists, and 33 points in 59 games before the NHL suspended play due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 12, 2020.[9][30] When play resumed, Gaudette played in 10 of Vancouver 17 playoff games, going pointless.[31] On October 19, 2020, the Canucks re-signed Gaudette to a one-year, $950,000 contract.[31] In the pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season he appeared in 33 games for the Canucks, scoring four goals and seven points.[32] In April 2021, the Canucks suffered a significant COVID-19 outbreak, with Gaudette among the diagnosed.[33]

Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators

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On April 12, 2021, Gaudette was traded at the NHL trade deadline to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Matthew Highmore.[32] He made his Blackhawks debut on April 19 in a 5–2 loss to the Nashville Predators, recording his first point for the team, assisting on David Kampf's second period goal.[34] He marked his first goal with Chicago in his next game with the team on April 29 in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers.[35] He played in seven games for the Blackhawks to close out the season, scoring one goal and four points.[9] On July 26, the Blackhawks signed Gaudette to a one-year, $997,500 contract extension.[36]

After working on his diet in the offseason, he earned a spot on the Blackhawks roster out of training camp ahead of the 2021–22 season.[37] He played in eight games with the Blackhawks, scoring one goal and two points.[9] On November 26, the Blackhawks placed Gaudette on waivers.[38] Gaudette was claimed by the Ottawa Senators the following day.[39] He made his Senators debut on December 1 and scored his first goal with the team in a 6–2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.[40] He played in 50 games for the Senators, scoring four goals and 12 points.[9][41]

Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues

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As a free agent, after not being tendered a qualifying offer from the Senators, Gaudette was signed a one-year, $750,000 contract by the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 13, 2022.[42] Gaudette cleared waivers and was assigned to the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, on October 13.[43] On December 9, Gaudette was suspended for three games for an incident during a game with the Belleville Senators.[44] He played in 40 games with the Marlies, scoring 20 goals and 34 points.[45]

On February 17, 2023, the Maple Leafs traded Gaudette to the St. Louis Blues, along with prospect Mikhail Abramov and several draft picks as part of a three-team trade also involving the Minnesota Wild. The Maple Leafs acquired Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari in the trade.[45] He spent the remainder of the season with the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, recording seven goals and 17 points in 25 games.[9] The Thunderbirds qualified for the playoffs and faced the Hartford Wolf Pack in the opening round. The Wolf Pack swept the Thunderbirds in two games in their best-of-three series.[46] Gaudette tallied one goal in the two games.[9]

On June 21, Gaudette re-signed with the Blues on a one-year two-way contract.[47] Gaudette attended the Blues 2023 training camp but failed to make the team. He was placed on waivers[48] and after going unclaimed, was assigned to Springfield to start the 2023–24 season.[49] He played in 67 games with Springfield, tallying 44 goals and 71 points.[9] He was recalled by St. Louis on January 17, 2024, and made his Blues' debut on January 18 in a 5–2 loss to the Washington Capitals.[50][51] He made one more appearance, going scoreless with St. Louis before being returned to the AHL on January 30.[52] He was named to the AHL's First All-Star Team at season's end, the first Thunderbird to be honored.[53] He was also awarded the Willie Marshall Award as the league's leading goal scorer.[54]

Second stint in Ottawa and San Jose Sharks

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On July 2, 2024, Gaudette signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators.[55] He began the 2024–25 season with Ottawa, but was briefly assigned to Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, on October 15.[56] He never played a game for Belleville, being immediately recalled on October 16.[57] Gaudette experienced a resurgent NHL season with the Senators, playing in a career-high 81 games and scoring a career-high 19 goals and 26 points.[9][58] The Senators qualified for the playoffs and faced the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round. He recorded his first NHL playoff goal in Game 2 to tie the game and send the game to overtime.[58] The Senators were ultimately eliminated by the Maple Leafs, with Gaudette recording the one goal and three points in the six games.[9]

After a successful season with the Senators, on July 1, 2025, Gaudette was signed as a free agent to a two-year, $4 million contract with the San Jose Sharks beginning from the 2025–26 season.[59] He made his San Jose debut on opening night, October 9, in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.[60] He recorded his first goal for San Jose in a two-point effort in the following game on October 12 versus the Anaheim Ducks.[61] Gaudette suffered an injury in a game versus the Minnesota Wild on October 26, returning to the lineup on November 5, playing alongside Philipp Kurashev and Alexander Wennberg on the Sharks' second line.[62][63]

International play

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Gaudette was invited to play for Team USA at the 2022 IIHF World Championship. He recorded a three-point game, scoring two goals and adding an assist in a 3–2 victory over Sweden on May 21, 2022.[64] The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing the bronze medal game to Czechia.[65] Gaudette finished the tournament with six goals and eight points in ten games.[59]

Playing style

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Gaudette says he tries to model his game after players like Jonathan Toews and Patrice Bergeron.[66][67] He has been described as a center "known for his defensive prowess and his 200-foot game."[68]

Personal life

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Gaudette and his wife married in June 2020.[69] Gaudette has two brothers; youngest brother Cam plays for the Pensacola Ice Flyers of the SPHL,[70][71] while Brady played NCAA DIII for the Norwich Cadets.[72] During the NHL off-season, Gaudette runs an active Twitch channel, where he streams himself playing video games (mainly Call of Duty) and interacts with fans; he has stated that he enjoys doing this as an opportunity to "give fans some inside intel on what our [NHL players'] lives are like outside of hockey."[73]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Thayer Academy HS-Prep 15 1 0 1 — — — — —
2011–12 Boston Advantage 16U AAA T1EHL 7 2 1 3 0 — — — — —
2012–13 Thayer Academy HS-Prep 11 2 3 5 — — — — —
2012–13 Boston Advantage 16U AAA T1EHL 6 2 2 4 2 — — — — —
2013–14 Thayer Academy HS-Prep 27 29 38 67 — — — — —
2014–15 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders USHL 50 13 17 30 55 3 0 0 0 4
2015–16 Northeastern University HE 41 12 18 30 20 — — — — —
2016–17 Northeastern University HE 37 26 26 52 20 — — — — —
2017–18 Northeastern University HE 38 30 30 60 41 — — — — —
2017–18 Vancouver Canucks NHL 5 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Utica Comets AHL 14 5 6 11 12 — — — — —
2018–19 Vancouver Canucks NHL 56 5 7 12 18 — — — — —
2019–20 Utica Comets AHL 2 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2019–20 Vancouver Canucks NHL 59 12 21 33 37 10 0 0 0 2
2020–21 Vancouver Canucks NHL 33 4 3 7 12 — — — — —
2020–21 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 7 1 3 4 0 — — — — —
2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 8 1 1 2 4 — — — — —
2021–22 Ottawa Senators NHL 50 4 8 12 13 — — — — —
2022–23 Toronto Marlies AHL 40 20 14 34 47 — — — — —
2022–23 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 25 7 10 17 10 2 1 0 1 2
2023–24 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 67 44 27 71 51 — — — — —
2023–24 St. Louis Blues NHL 2 0 0 0 4 — — — — —
2024–25 Ottawa Senators NHL 81 19 7 26 12 6 1 2 3 4
2025–26 San Jose Sharks NHL 66 17 8 25 20 — — — — —
NHL totals 367 63 58 121 120 16 1 2 3 6

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 United States WC 4th 10 6 2 8 10
Senior totals 10 6 2 8 10

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
College
Hockey East Player of the Year 2018 [17]
Hockey East Scoring champion 2018
Hockey East First All-Star team 2018
Hobey Baker Award 2018 [18]
AHCA East First-Team All-American 2018 [19]
AHL
Willie Marshall Award 2024 [54]
First All-Star Team 2024 [74]

References

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Adam Gaudette (born October 3, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] Hailing from Braintree, Massachusetts, Gaudette rose through the ranks of American hockey, beginning his organized play at Thayer Academy in the United States High School-Prep league from 2011 to 2014, where he tallied 73 points in 53 games.[2] In his junior year, Gaudette joined the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the 2014–15 season, recording 30 points (13 goals and 17 assists) in 50 games, which earned him selection by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round, 149th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[1] He then attended Northeastern University from 2015 to 2018, where he became the first player in school history to win the prestigious Hobey Baker Award as the top player in NCAA men's ice hockey in 2018, after leading the nation with 60 points (30 goals and 30 assists) in 38 games during his senior season.[1] That year, he also earned Hockey East Player of the Year honors and finished his college career with 142 points in 116 games.[1] Gaudette signed his entry-level contract with the Canucks on March 26, 2018, and made his NHL debut just days later on March 29 against the Montreal Canadiens.[1] Over the following seasons, he appeared in 301 NHL games across multiple teams, including Vancouver, Chicago, Ottawa, and St. Louis,[3] before signing a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks on July 1, 2025.[1] Internationally, he has represented the United States, notably at the 2022 IIHF World Championship, where he contributed 8 points in 10 games.[2] Known for his competitive style, skating strength, and scoring ability, Gaudette continues to develop as a versatile forward in the NHL.[2]

Personal background

Early life

Adam Gaudette was born on October 3, 1996, in Braintree, Massachusetts.[1] He is the son of Tara Gaudette, an instructional coach at Elizabeth Pole Elementary School in Taunton, and Doug Gaudette, a firefighter with the Taunton Fire Department.[4] From a young age, Gaudette engaged in multiple youth sports, including hockey, baseball, and lacrosse.[5] He began playing hockey at age three and showed early promise in baseball as a Little League all-star for Taunton West. In sixth grade, his family relocated to Braintree, Massachusetts, to allow him to enroll at Thayer Academy, where he first received structured hockey instruction under coach Tony Amonte, a former NHL player.[6] Gaudette's early high school years at Thayer were marked by significant injuries that limited his play during his freshman and sophomore seasons. Despite these setbacks, he broke out as a junior, amassing 67 points in 27 games and establishing himself as a standout talent.[7]

Personal life

Gaudette married his wife, Micaela Kim, in June 2020.[8] He has two younger brothers who have also pursued hockey careers: Cam Gaudette, who plays for Northeastern University,[9] and Brady Gaudette, who competed at the NCAA Division III level for the Norwich Cadets.[10][11] Gaudette previously operated a Twitch channel under the username "hockey_gaud," where he streamed video games such as Call of Duty and interacted with fans through live sessions.[12][13] Gaudette has engaged in community involvement, including participation in charity hockey tournaments to support causes like youth hockey development and local families in need, as well as earlier efforts aiding children's cancer initiatives and school reading programs.[14][15]

Playing career

Junior hockey

Gaudette played at Thayer Academy in Braintree, Massachusetts, from 2011 to 2014, recording 73 points in 53 games overall, including 29 goals and 38 assists for 67 points in 27 games during his final 2013–14 season.[2] His performance earned him a spot on the 2013–14 Prep All-New England East Team.[16] Seeking a higher level of competition, Gaudette joined the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the 2014–15 season, the top junior league in the United States.[2] In 50 regular-season games, he contributed 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points, while posting a plus-23 rating, demonstrating solid defensive awareness alongside his offensive output.[17] During this period, Gaudette developed key aspects of his game, including strong skating ability and effective puck protection, which allowed him to maintain possession under pressure and drive play forward.[2] His junior achievements culminated in being selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round, 149th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

College hockey

Adam Gaudette enrolled at Northeastern University in 2015, where he played forward for the Huskies men's ice hockey team in the Hockey East conference of the NCAA Division I over three seasons (2015–18).[16] As a freshman in 2015–16, he appeared in 41 games, recording 12 goals and 18 assists for 30 points, contributing to the team's offensive efforts while adjusting to collegiate play.[18] In his sophomore year of 2016–17, Gaudette emerged as a key scorer, tallying 26 goals and 26 assists for 52 points in 37 games, ranking ninth nationally in overall scoring and helping the Huskies reach the NCAA Tournament.[19][20] During his junior season in 2017–18, Gaudette captained the team alongside Dylan Sikura, leading Northeastern to a 28–10–4 record and the program's first Beanpot championship in 30 years.[21][22] He dominated offensively with 30 goals and 30 assists for 60 points in 38 games, leading the NCAA in points, goals, and points per game (1.58).[23][1] This performance marked a significant improvement from his earlier years, showcasing his development into one of college hockey's top players and culminating in the Huskies' advancement to the NCAA Frozen Four.[24] Following the conclusion of his junior year, Gaudette signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on March 26, 2018, forgoing his senior season to turn professional. Over his collegiate career, he amassed 142 points (68 goals, 74 assists) in 116 games, establishing himself as Northeastern's all-time leader in power-play goals (23) and leaving a lasting impact on the program.[1][16]

Professional career

Gaudette signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on March 26, 2018, shortly after winning the Hobey Baker Award in college, and made his NHL debut that season on March 29, 2018, against the Montreal Canadiens. In his rookie 2018–19 campaign, he recorded 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) in 56 games with Vancouver, splitting time with the AHL's Utica Comets where he added 11 points in 14 games.[1] The following 2019–20 season saw improved production with 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 59 games for the Canucks, contributing to their first playoff appearance since 2015, though he had no points in 10 postseason games.[1] In 2020–21, shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gaudette managed 7 points in 33 games before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on April 12, 2021, in exchange for forward Matthew Highmore. With Chicago, Gaudette signed a one-year, $997,500 contract extension on July 26, 2021, but saw limited action with 2 points in 8 games during the 2021–22 season. On November 27, 2021, he was claimed off waivers by the Ottawa Senators, where he finished the season with 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists) in 50 games, providing depth scoring on the fourth line. As an unrestricted free agent in the 2022 offseason, Gaudette signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 13, 2022, but spent most of the 2022–23 season in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies, scoring 20 goals in 40 games before being traded to the St. Louis Blues on March 2, 2023, as part of the Ryan O'Reilly blockbuster deal. He appeared in 2 games for the Blues that season with no points, then continued in the AHL with the Springfield Thunderbirds. Gaudette re-signed with St. Louis on a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 on June 21, 2023, and dominated the 2023–24 AHL season with the Thunderbirds, leading the league with 44 goals in 67 games to earn the Willie Marshall Award as top goal-scorer and a spot on the AHL First All-Star Team.[25] His performance earned a brief NHL recall in January 2024, where he played 2 games without recording a point. As a free agent again, Gaudette returned to the Senators on July 2, 2024, signing another one-year, two-way deal at $775,000. In the 2024–25 season, he achieved a career-high 19 goals (with 7 assists for 26 points) in 81 games, adding 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) in 6 playoff games during Ottawa's first postseason berth since 2017.[1] On July 1, 2025, Gaudette signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the San Jose Sharks ($2 million AAV), seeking a more prominent role after his Ottawa resurgence.[3] He made his Sharks debut on October 9, 2025, against the Anaheim Ducks, and through 14 games as of November 16, 2025, has tallied 5 points (4 goals, 1 assist), emerging as a key middle-six forward with his shot-heavy style.[1]

Playing style and international career

Playing style

Adam Gaudette has modeled his playing style after accomplished two-way centers Jonathan Toews and Patrice Bergeron, emphasizing hard-working, versatile play that contributes across all zones and situations.[26] He has described these influences as key to developing a complete game, focusing on reliability in defensive responsibilities while maintaining offensive contributions.[27] Gaudette's strengths lie in his defensive responsibility, faceoff proficiency, physical engagement, and overall 200-foot game, making him a dependable middle-six forward capable of playing center or wing. He has improved in faceoffs, achieving a 50.3% win rate during the 2024–25 season with the Ottawa Senators.[28] His physicality shines in puck battles along the boards and net-front areas, where he leverages his strong frame to win contested plays and protect the puck effectively.[29] Scouting reports highlight his competitiveness and skating speed, noting that he is fast on his skates, hard to knock off the puck, and loves to compete in high-pressure situations.[2] Throughout his career, Gaudette has evolved from a pure goal-scoring center in college, where he led the NCAA with 30 goals in 2017-18, to a more balanced professional forward who prioritizes a complete game without sacrificing scoring chances.[30] This transition was particularly evident during his time in the AHL and with the Ottawa Senators, where he refined his defensive details and positional versatility, committing to a 200-foot style that avoids cheating for offense.[31] His development as a center in these settings has bolstered his confidence in handling top-faceoff duties and shutdown roles in the NHL.[32]

International career

Gaudette's first international experience came at the youth level, where he represented the United States at the 2015 World Junior A Challenge (WJAC-19), a tournament for under-19 junior A players. Appearing in four games, he did not record any points but gained early exposure to international competition.[2] Gaudette made his senior international debut for Team USA at the 2022 IIHF Men's World Championship, held in Tampere and Helsinki, Finland from May 13 to 29. Selected by USA Hockey as part of the roster announced on May 5, 2022, he joined eight other debutants on a team captained by Seth Jones.[33] As a forward, Gaudette quickly established himself with strong offensive contributions, leading the team with 6 goals and ranking among the top scorers overall.[2] In 10 tournament games, Gaudette tallied 6 goals and 2 assists for 8 points, along with 10 penalty minutes. His standout performance came on May 21 against Sweden, where he notched a three-point game—including the overtime winner—with two goals and an assist in a 3-2 victory that helped secure Team USA's advancement.[34] Gaudette's scoring prowess provided crucial depth to the forward group, as he scored in multiple key matches, including against Austria, Norway, Switzerland, and Finland.[35][36][37] Team USA finished fourth in the tournament, advancing to the semifinals with a 4-1-0-1 preliminary round record before a 4-3 loss to Finland and an 8–4 defeat to Czechia in the bronze medal game. Gaudette's efforts highlighted his adaptability in international play, though no further senior appearances have been documented as of 2025.[38]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Gaudette's professional career statistics encompass regular season and playoff performances in the National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL).[2]

NHL Regular Season

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SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2017–18Vancouver Canucks50000+2
2018–19Vancouver Canucks56571218–8
2019–20Vancouver Canucks5912213337–7
2020–21Vancouver Canucks3343712–13
2020–21Chicago Blackhawks71340–2
2021–22Chicago Blackhawks81124–3
2021–22Ottawa Senators50481213–6
2023–24St. Louis Blues200040
2024–25Ottawa Senators811972612+12
2025–26San Jose Sharks154158–5
Career3165051101108–30

AHL Regular Season

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2018–19Utica Comets14561112+1
2019–20Utica Comets21010–1
2022–23Toronto Marlies4020143447+4
2022–23Springfield Thunderbirds257101710+3
2023–24Springfield Thunderbirds6744277151+8
Career1487757134120+15

NHL Playoffs

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2019–20Vancouver Canucks100002–1
2024–25Ottawa Senators61234+2
Career161236+1

AHL Playoffs

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2022–23Springfield Thunderbirds21012–5
Career21012–5

International

Gaudette represented the United States at the 2022 IIHF World Championship, where he appeared in 10 games and tallied 6 goals, including 2 power-play goals and 1 game-winning goal.[39]
YearTournamentGPGAPtsPIM+/-PPGSHGGWG
2022IIHF WC10628100201
TotalIIHF WC10628100201
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Awards and honors

Collegiate awards

During his junior season at Northeastern University in 2017–18, Adam Gaudette received the Hobey Baker Award, recognizing him as the top NCAA men's ice hockey player.[40][41][42] Gaudette was also named Hockey East Player of the Year for his outstanding performance in the conference.[10][1][43] He earned a spot on the AHCA East First-Team All-American, selected by the American Hockey Coaches Association for his excellence among Eastern Division I players.[44][45][16] In addition, Gaudette was honored as a Hockey East First-Team All-Star, acknowledging his leadership and contributions within the league.[40][1][16] Other recognitions included the Walter Brown Award as New England's top American-born NCAA Division I player and MVP of the Beanpot tournament.[10][41]

Professional awards

During the 2023–24 season with the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League (AHL), Adam Gaudette led the league in goals with 44 in 67 games, earning him the Willie Marshall Award as the AHL's top goal-scorer.[25] His performance also resulted in selection to the AHL First All-Star Team, recognizing him as one of the league's top forwards.[46] Additionally, Gaudette participated in the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.[47] Earlier in the same season, he was named AHL Player of the Month for October 2023 after scoring nine goals, including a franchise-record streak of goals in six consecutive games.[48] No major individual awards have been recorded from his National Hockey League (NHL) stints with the Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, or San Jose Sharks.

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