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Alex Formenton (born September 13, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for HC Ambrì-Piotta of the Swiss National League (NL). Formenton has also played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He won a gold medal with Canada's junior team at the 2018 World Junior Championships. He was selected by the Senators in the second round of the 2017 NHL entry draft. He also won the 2022 Spengler Cup with HC Ambrì-Piotta.

Key Information

Early life

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Formenton was born in Barrie, Ontario, on September 13, 1999. Formenton's early years were spent in the York area, and for the 2015–16 season he played for the Aurora Tigers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.[1] In his childhood, Formenton's mother cared for two adult brothers with autism and Down syndrome. Formenton spent time with them while his mother cared for them. While playing for the London Knights, he billeted with a family that included a girl with Down syndrome. He has attributed these experiences to his desire to "seek out some sort of cause or charity that helps people who have Down syndrome or autism".[2]

Playing career

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Amateur

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Formenton was selected by the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the eleventh round, 216th overall, of the 2015 priority draft.[3][4] Formenton made his major junior hockey debut with the Knights in the 2016–17 season and recorded 16 goals and 18 assists for 34 points in 65 games.[5] Formenton was selected to play in the 2017 CHL Top Prospects Game.[6] The Knights qualified for the 2017 OHL playoffs and advanced to the conference semifinals, losing to the Erie Otters.[7] Formenton went scoreless in 14 playoff games.[5] He returned to London for the 2017–18 season and appeared in 48 games, scoring 29 goals and 48 points.[5] The Knights made the playoffs again, but were knocked out in the first round by the Owen Sound Attack.[8] Formenton tallied five goals and seven points in the four game series.[5]

He returned to London in late November for the 2018–19 season.[9] He recorded 13 goals and 34 points in 31 games.[5] The Knights made the 2019 OHL playoffs and advanced to the conference semifinals only to be eliminated by the Guelph Storm.[10] Formenton added four goals and 18 points in 11 playoff games.[5]

Professional

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Ottawa Senators

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The Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) selected Formenton in the second round, 47th overall, of the 2017 NHL entry draft.[11] Formenton was invited to the Senators' main training camp after attending its development camp in mid 2017.[12] At the end of training camp, Ottawa retained him on its NHL roster to open the 2017–18 season and signed him to a three-year entry-level contract.[13] Formenton made his NHL debut on October 7, 2017, becoming the youngest player to play a game for the contemporary Senators franchise.[14] He was a healthy scratch after that game, and on October 15, he was returned by the Senators to continue his development with the London Knights.[15] After the OHL season ended in 2018, Formenton was reassigned to the Ottawa's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Belleville Senators.[16] Formenton made two appearances with Belleville.[5]

Formenton earned a spot on the Senators' roster for the 2018–19 season. On October 30, Formenton scored his first career NHL goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta, the lone Senators goal in a 5–1 loss. He was returned to London in November after appearing in nine games, scoring the one goal.[5][9] After making the Senators out of training camp for two straight seasons, but failing to stick with the team for the 2019–20 season, Formenton was assigned to Belleville to help round out his game. Before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Formenton scored 27 goals and 53 points in 61 games with Belleville.[11] Formenton was selected to represent Belleville at the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic.[17] He was named to the AHL's All-Rookie Team alongside teammate Josh Norris.[18] In the pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season, Formenton split time between Ottawa and Belleville, recording four goals and six points in 20 games in the NHL and four goals in 13 games in the AHL.[5] Throughout the season, Formenton struggled with the effects of an illness that affected his play.[19]

Formenton played with Ottawa for the 2021–22 season, establishing himself as a solid penalty killer.[20] In November, Formenton contracted COVID-19 and was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.[21] He finished the season with 18 goals and 32 points in 79 games.[22]

HC Ambrì-Piotta

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After his contract expired following the 2021–22 season, the Senators and Formenton could not agree to terms on a new contract. Remaining unsigned and later becoming ineligible to appear in the 2022–23 NHL season, Formenton belatedly signed with Swiss club HC Ambrì-Piotta of the National League (NL) on December 14, 2022.[22] HC Ambrì-Piotta later issued a statement saying that their contract with Formenton would be re-evaluated at a later date should an investigation of an alleged 2018 sexual assault by members of the Canadian world junior team, of which Formenton was a member, reveal wrongdoing by the player. Senators General Manager Pierre Dorion did not clarify whether Formenton's contract status with the organization was related to the investigation,[23] though some in the media stated that the investigation into Formenton's involvement was the reason for the contract stalemate.[24] Canadian newspaper The London Free Press noted that it is "ultra-rare" for an NHL team to allow a top prospect like Formenton to be unsigned for an entire season.[25] Heading into the 2023 NHL entry draft it was anticipated that the Senators would trade Formenton's rights to free up a spot on the club's reserve list, but Dorion was unable to find a trading partner.[26]

In the 2022 Spengler Cup tournament, Formenton scored a tournament-high six points in four games, helping propel HC Ambrì-Piotta to a historic Spengler Cup victory. In defeating HC Sparta Prague by a 3–2 score, Ambrì became only the fourth Swiss team to win the cup in its 99-year history.[2] In the 2022–23 season, Formenton recorded ten goals and 13 points in 22 games.[5] He signed a two-month contract with HC Ambrì-Piotta ahead of the 2023–24 season that ended in December 2023.[27] In 24 games, he added ten goals and 16 points.[5] In the 2023 Spengler Cup tournament, HC Ambrì-Piotta sought to defend their title, but were knocked out in the opening round by Frölunda HC.[28] For his play, Formenton was named to the tournament's all-star team.[29] In March 2025, it was revealed that Formenton had begun working in construction in his home town.[30]

After pausing his career due to legal issues in Canada, Formenton re-signed with HC Ambrì-Piotta in September 2025 to a contract lasting until December 2025.[31] On September 11, 2025, the NHL announced Formenton would be eligible to sign a contract on October 15, and would be eligible to return to play on December 1.[32]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Canada

Formenton, along with London Knights teammate Robert Thomas, was selected to represent Canada at the 2018 World Junior Championships,[33] where he helped Canada win a gold medal.[34] He would later be charged with sexual assault for an incident that occurred at a team event in June 2018.[35]

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On January 24, 2024, Ambrì-Piotta announced that it had granted Formenton a leave of absence for personal reasons and that he would return to Canada.[36][37] On January 28, Formenton surrendered himself to London police as he was charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault in 2018.[35] Daniel Brown of the firm Daniel Brown Law LLP represented Formenton throughout his criminal case.[38] On February 5, the London Police Service announced that Formenton had been charged with one count of sexual assault.[39] According to August 2024 court documents released the following month, Formenton had "moved on from a hockey career" and was working in construction.[40] The trial began in April 2025. He plead not guilty.[41][42] On July 24, Formenton was found not guilty of sexual assault after he was acquitted following the judge declaring that the evidence was not credible or reliable.[43] Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Carter Hart, and Cal Foote were also found not guilty of sexual assault in the same case.[44]

In March 2025, Formenton's legal representation requested that an arbitrator's decision to dismiss claims of negligence, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty by his former agency be set aside. In 2022, at the end of his entry-level contract, he was offered a qualifying offer by the Senators, which he rejected. Formenton claims that he was not made aware by the agency that by rejecting the offer, he was not guaranteed the ability to negotiate a new contract the following season and that if he had accepted the initial qualifying offer, any potential career disruption, like the aforementioned trial, would allow for the extension of that contract. The agency refutes the claims. Formenton is seeking $20 million. The case is scheduled to be heard in January 2026 before the Ontario's Superior Court of Justice.[30]

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
2014-15 Mississauga Rebels U18 AAA GTHL U18 65 27 28 55 92 - - - - -
2015–16 Aurora Tigers OJHL 54 13 13 26 66 5 2 0 2 0
2016–17 London Knights OHL 65 16 18 34 50 14 0 0 0 6
2017–18 Ottawa Senators NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2017–18 London Knights OHL 48 29 19 48 55 4 5 2 7 6
2017–18 Belleville Senators AHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2018–19 Ottawa Senators NHL 9 1 0 1 6 — — — — —
2018–19 London Knights OHL 31 13 21 34 50 11 4 14 18 14
2019–20 Belleville Senators AHL 61 27 26 53 65 — — — — —
2020–21 Belleville Senators AHL 13 4 0 4 22 — — — — —
2020–21 Ottawa Senators NHL 20 4 2 6 6 — — — — —
2021–22 Ottawa Senators NHL 79 18 14 32 59 — — — — —
2022–23 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 22 10 3 13 74 — — — — —
2023–24 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 24 10 6 16 24 — — — — —
NHL totals 109 23 16 39 71 — — — — —

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Canada WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 2 2 4 8
Junior totals 7 2 2 4 8

Awards and honours

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Awards Year
CHL Top Prospects Game 2017 [6]
AHL All-Star Game 2020 [17]
AHL All-Rookie Team 2020 [18]
Spengler Cup winner 2022 [2]

References

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Alex Formenton (born September 13, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. Drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, he played 109 games for the team from 2018 to 2022, recording 23 goals and 16 assists. Formenton won a as a member of Canada's under-20 national team at the 2018 . In January 2024, he surrendered to authorities and was charged with related to an alleged group incident in June 2018 following a gala in , involving other players from the 2018 world junior team; following a trial, he was acquitted of all charges in July 2025. After the NHL reinstated his eligibility to sign a contract in October 2025, the Senators did not re-sign him as a , and he subsequently joined of the Swiss National League.

Personal background

Early life and family

Alex Formenton was born on September 13, 1999, in , , . He grew up in , where he developed an early interest in hockey inspired by his older brother Justin. Formenton played minor hockey in the area until the minor bantam level, initially standing out for his skill despite being undersized, measuring just 5 feet 5 inches tall at age 15 before experiencing a significant growth spurt. His family maintained strong ties to , with mother Christine and brother Justin among those supporting his early pursuits; a family member named Jim Formenton was also present for key milestones in his career. Formenton's childhood involved balancing hockey development with family influences, setting the foundation for his progression into competitive youth leagues such as AAA programs with the Nationals.

Hockey career

Junior and amateur levels

Formenton began his organized hockey in minor systems in the Greater Toronto area, playing for the Mississauga Rebels U16 AAA team in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) during the 2014–15 season, where he recorded 27 goals and 28 assists for 55 points in 65 games. He then advanced to junior A hockey with the Aurora Tigers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) in 2015–16, posting 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 54 regular-season games, followed by 2 goals in 5 playoff games. Despite being selected late in the 2015 (OHL) Priority Selection—11th round, 216th overall by the Knights—Formenton transitioned to major junior with the Knights for the 2016–17 season. In his rookie OHL year, he contributed 16 goals and 18 assists for 34 points in 65 games, earning Second All-Rookie Team honors, though he recorded no points in 14 playoff games as London reached the finals. Formenton's scoring improved markedly in 2017–18, leading with 29 goals alongside 19 assists for 48 points in 48 games despite missing time for NHL ; he added 5 goals and 2 assists in 4 games. He participated in the OHL All-Star Game that season. In 2018–19, limited to 31 regular-season games due to professional commitments, he tallied 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points, then excelled in the with 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points in 11 games as advanced deep into the postseason. He also featured in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game during this period.
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIM
2016–17OHL6516183450
2017–18OHL4829194855
2018–19OHL3113213450

Professional career in North America

Alex Formenton was selected by the in the second round, 47th overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Senators worth $2.775 million, carrying an average annual value of $925,000. Formenton made his NHL debut on October 7, 2017, against the , becoming the youngest player in modern franchise history to appear in a game at 18 years and 24 days old. In the 2017–18 season, he recorded no points in his single NHL appearance and similarly posted zero points over two games with the Senators' AHL affiliate, the (formerly Binghamton). During the 2018–19 season, Formenton split time between the NHL and junior hockey but managed one goal in nine NHL games with Ottawa. He transitioned to full-time professional play in 2019–20, excelling in the AHL with Belleville where he scored 27 goals and 53 points in 61 games, earning selection to the AHL All-Rookie Team. In the shortened 2020–21 season, Formenton divided his time between the NHL and AHL, contributing four goals and six points in 20 games with Ottawa while adding four goals in 13 AHL contests with Belleville. He established himself as an NHL regular in 2021–22, achieving career highs with 18 goals, 32 points, and 79 games played for the Senators. Formenton's professional career in North America concluded after the 2021–22 season, as he did not appear in any further games with the Senators organization.

NHL Regular Season Statistics

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Ottawa Senators10000
2018–19Ottawa Senators91016
2020–21Ottawa Senators204266
2021–22Ottawa Senators7918143259
Total10923163971

AHL Regular Season Statistics

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM
2017–1820002
2019–206127265365
2020–211340422
Total7631265789

Professional career in Europe

Following his restricted free agency with the Ottawa Senators, Formenton signed a one-year contract with of the Swiss National League (NL) on December 14, 2022. In the 2022–23 NL season, he recorded 10 goals and 3 assists for 13 points in 22 regular-season games, along with 74 penalty minutes and a +3 plus-minus rating. He also participated in the 2022 Spengler Cup with Ambrì-Piotta, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists in 4 games. Formenton extended his contract with Ambrì-Piotta on October 12, 2023, for the 2023–24 season. In 24 regular-season games that year, he tallied 10 goals and 6 assists for 16 points, with 22 penalty minutes and a +1 plus-minus. He appeared in the 2023 Spengler Cup, posting 3 goals and 2 assists in 3 games. Formenton took a leave of absence from the team in January 2024 to address personal matters in Canada. After his legal proceedings concluded, Formenton re-signed with Ambrì-Piotta on September 6, 2025, to a contract through December 2025. In the ongoing 2025–26 NL season, as of late October 2025, he has registered 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 11 games, with 8 penalty minutes and an -8 plus-minus.

International play

World Junior Championship participation

Alex Formenton represented at the 2018 IIHF World Under-20 Championship, held in , from December 26, 2017, to January 5, 2018. As a left winger, he played in all seven games for the team, registering 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points, along with 8 penalty minutes and 7 shots on goal at a 28.6% shooting percentage. Canada defeated 3–1 in the gold medal game to claim the tournament title, marking their fifth consecutive World Juniors gold. Formenton's offensive contributions, including goals against and the , supported the team's dominant performance, which featured a perfect 5–0–0–0 preliminary round record and only one regulation loss overall. No prior or subsequent World Junior participation is recorded for Formenton, who was draft-eligible that year and selected 35th overall by the in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Sexual assault allegations

In June 2018, following a Foundation gala celebrating Canada's gold medal win at the 2018 IIHF World Under-20 , a 20-year-old identified in court as E.M. met several players from the team, including Alex Formenton, at a , nightclub before accompanying some to a hotel room at the Delta Armouries. E.M. alleged that the encounter escalated into non-consensual group sexual activity in Michael McLeod's suite, where she claimed to have been pressured into performing on McLeod, , and , and engaging in vaginal intercourse with Formenton in the bathroom. She reported the incident to police shortly afterward, stating that the acts occurred without her ongoing amid intoxication and a sense of obligation due to the players' status. E.M. also notified of the allegations in 2018, leading to an internal review and a confidential settlement reportedly exceeding $3 million, which covered her medical costs, , and legal fees but did not constitute an admission of liability by the organization or players. London's police investigation concluded without charges in February 2019, citing insufficient , but was reopened in 2022 following media reports on the settlement, prompting renewed scrutiny of institutional handling by . On January 28, 2024, Formenton, then playing professionally in , surrendered to police and was formally charged with one count of related to the alleged vaginal intercourse with E.M., pleading not guilty. The charge specified that Formenton knowingly engaged in the act without E.M.'s , as defined under Canadian , which emphasizes affirmative consent rather than absence of resistance.

Trial and evidence

The trial of Alex Formenton and four co-accused—Michael McLeod, , , and —commenced in April 2025 in the in , as a judge-alone proceeding following the dismissal of a in prior proceedings. The charges stemmed from an alleged of a complainant as E.M. in a on , 2018, hours after a gala celebrating the accused's win at the 2018 IIHF World Under-20 Championship. All five defendants pleaded not guilty, with the prosecution alleging that E.M. did not to group sexual acts after an initial encounter with McLeod, claiming she was intoxicated, fearful, and acted on "auto-pilot" due to duress. Prosecution evidence centered on E.M.'s testimony, which spanned nine days and described her as heavily intoxicated upon entering the hotel room, where she alleged non-consensual acts involving all five accused, including Formenton. Supporting materials included text messages among the players purportedly coordinating entry to the room and discussing a "consensual" narrative post-incident, as well as E.M.'s 2018 police report and 2022 civil lawsuit against , which settled for approximately C$3.5 million and prompted the case's reopening after an initial 2019 closure. The 2018 investigation had ended without charges, as three players (not including Formenton) admitted to sexual involvement and stated it was consensual, with police finding insufficient evidence of non-consent or intoxication at the time. Defense evidence included testimonies from two uncharged eyewitnesses—former teammates—who described E.M. as an active, vocal participant who initiated contact and mocked non-participants, contradicting claims of fear or passivity. videos from the hotel showed E.M. walking steadily, speaking clearly, and smiling without apparent distress, undermining assertions of severe intoxication. Additional videos recorded by McLeod captured E.M. stating the acts were "all consensual," though she later disavowed this as coerced. Formenton's account, given in his initial police statement, aligned with this : he entered the room after a text invitation from McLeod, engaged in what he described as consensual vaginal intercourse with E.M. for about two minutes, and departed without incident, a narrative corroborated by Crown-called witnesses, video footage, and aspects of E.M.'s own . by Formenton's counsel, Daniel Brown, highlighted inconsistencies in E.M.'s recollections, such as uncertainties about drink purchases and event sequencing. On July 24, 2025, Justice Maria Carroccia acquitted all five on charges of (and McLeod on an additional count of being party to an offense), ruling that failed to prove non-consent beyond a . The judge deemed E.M.'s evidence "not credible or reliable," citing memory gaps, discrepancies between her statements across police interviews, the civil suit, and testimony, and exaggerated claims of intoxication contradicted by objective video and witness accounts. Carroccia rejected the "auto-pilot" due to fear explanation as unsupported, noting the videos showed voluntary engagement rather than duress.

Acquittal and judicial reasoning

On July 24, 2025, Justice Maria Carroccia acquitted Alex Formenton of a single count of stemming from an alleged incident on June 19, 2018, in . Formenton, along with co-accused Michael McLeod, , , and —all former members of Canada's 2018 World Junior team—was found not guilty following a judge-alone after the was dismissed earlier in proceedings. Justice Carroccia's reasoning centered on the prosecution's failure to establish guilt beyond a , stating, "Considering the evidence in this trial as a whole, I conclude that the cannot meet its onus on any of the counts." She explicitly determined that the complainant's was neither credible nor reliable, undermining the 's case across all charges. The judge evaluated the totality of evidence, including the accused's accounts, and found no basis to convict, emphasizing the high evidentiary threshold required in criminal proceedings. Formenton's defense, led by lawyer Daniel Brown, described the verdict as an "unequivocal " after seven years of proceedings, highlighting the absence of proven non-consensual conduct. The decision did not affirm affirmative but rested on the prosecution's evidentiary shortcomings, with Carroccia noting inconsistencies and unreliability in the core testimony that prevented meeting the beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard. No appeal was pursued by .

Post-acquittal league responses and career impact

Following his on July 24, 2025, by Justice Maria Carroccia, Alex Formenton and the four other players charged in the 2018 incident were reinstated by both the National Hockey League (NHL) and . The NHL announced on September 11, 2025, that the players, all unrestricted free agents after the resolution, would become eligible to sign contracts starting October 15, 2025, but could not participate in games until their indefinite suspensions expired on December 1, 2025. This delayed reinstatement reflected the league's policy of maintaining suspensions during legal proceedings, independent of outcome, to address conduct and reputational concerns. The , Formenton's former team, confirmed on September 17, 2025, that they would not pursue his return, with general manager stating the organization sought a "fresh start" for both parties despite Formenton's status prior to the legal resolution. This decision aligned with broader NHL team considerations of potential public backlash against signing the acquitted players, even as league eligibility was restored. In the interim, Formenton signed a three-and-a-half-month with HC Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss National League on September 6, 2025, allowing him to resume professional play immediately while remaining ineligible for NHL action until December. The Swiss club, where Formenton had previously played from 2022 to 2024, issued no public reservations about the signing, viewing it as an opportunity for him to regain form ahead of potential North American opportunities. As of October 2025, Formenton remained under with Ambri-Piotta through December, with unconfirmed reports of interest from NHL teams like the in facilitating a return. The cleared Formenton of criminal liability, but the episode has prolonged his NHL absence, with no team committing to him by late October 2025 despite restored eligibility pathways, underscoring the interplay of legal innocence and ongoing professional reputational dynamics in player signings.

Career statistics

NHL and minor leagues

Formenton appeared in 109 regular-season games with the over four seasons from 2017 to 2022, recording 23 goals and 16 assists for 39 points, along with a minus-9 plus-minus rating and 71 penalty minutes. He recorded no playoff appearances during this period.
SeasonGPGAPTS+/-PIM
2017–18OTT100000
2018–19OTT9101–26
2020–21OTT2042666
2021–22OTT79181432–1359
Total109231639–971
In the (AHL), Formenton played 76 games with the Senators' affiliate, the , accumulating 31 goals and 26 assists for 57 points and 89 penalty minutes. His most productive minor-league season came in 2019–20, when he led with 53 points and earned a selection to the AHL All-Rookie Team.
SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2017–1820002
2019–206127265365
2020–211340422
Total7631265789

International competitions

Formenton represented Canada at the 2018 IIHF World Under-20 Championship in , from December 26, 2017, to January 5, 2018. In 7 games, he recorded 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 points, a +8 plus-minus rating, and 7 penalty minutes, contributing to 's gold medal victory over in the final by a score of 3–1 on January 5, 2018. His international statistics:
YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM
2018CanadaWJC (U20)72247

European leagues

Following his departure from the Ottawa Senators organization, Formenton signed a contract with HC Ambrì-Piotta of the Swiss National League (NL) on December 14, 2022. In his partial debut season of 2022–23, he appeared in 22 regular-season games, scoring 10 goals and 3 assists for 13 points, along with 74 penalty minutes and a +3 plus/minus rating. Formenton continued with Ambrì-Piotta in 2023–24, playing 24 regular-season games and posting 10 goals, 6 assists for 16 points, 22 penalty minutes, and a +1 , before taking a in January 2024. He also participated in the tournament that year, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists in 3 games as Ambrì-Piotta claimed the title. After an absence during the 2024–25 season, Formenton rejoined Ambrì-Piotta on a 3.5-month in 2025. Through 11 games in the ongoing 2025–26 season as of October 2025, he has recorded 2 goals, 2 assists for 4 points, 8 penalty minutes, and an -8 .
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2022–23NL221031374+3
2023–24NL241061622+1
2025–26*NL112248-8
*As of October 27, 2025.

Awards and honors

Junior achievements

Formenton began his major junior career with the London Knights of the (OHL) after being selected by the team in the 11th round, 216th overall, of the 2015 OHL Priority Selection. In his rookie 2016–17 season, he recorded 16 goals and 18 assists for 34 points in 65 regular-season games, earning selection to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team. During the playoffs, the Knights advanced to the conference finals, though Formenton contributed no points in 14 games. In 2017–18, Formenton improved to 29 goals and 19 assists for 48 points in 48 games, showcasing his scoring ability before a midseason promotion to professional hockey. He participated in the CHL Top Prospects Game that year, highlighting his prospect status, and was drafted 47th overall in the second round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the . In the , he tallied 5 goals and 2 assists in 4 games as the Knights were eliminated early. Returning to the Knights for the 2018–19 season after professional stints, Formenton posted 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points in 31 regular-season games and added 4 goals and 14 assists in 11 playoff contests as the team reached the second round. Internationally, he represented at the 2018 IIHF World U20 Championship, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists in 7 games en route to a victory.

Professional recognitions

Formenton earned recognition in the American Hockey League (AHL) during his rookie professional season in 2019–20, when he recorded 27 goals and 26 assists for 53 points in 61 games with the Belleville Senators, leading all league rookies in goals and finishing second in rookie scoring. He was subsequently named to the AHL All-Rookie Team, an honor voted on by league coaches, general managers, and media to recognize the top first-year players. No further professional awards were recorded in his limited NHL appearances (50 games over three seasons with Ottawa, totaling 11 goals and 8 assists) or subsequent play in the Swiss National League with HC Ambrì-Piotta.

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