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Andrew Copp (born July 8, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 104th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Key Information

Early life

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Copp was born on July 8, 1994, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.[1] to parents Andy and Anne Marie Copp.[2] His mother was a figure skating coach for the University of Michigan Wolverines and his father coached his youth hockey teams.[3] His younger brother Tyler also played ice hockey growing up, but chose to pursue golf and attend Mercer University.[4]

Playing career

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As a youth, Copp played in the 2007 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Detroit Compuware minor ice hockey team.[5] The following year, he began to pursue football after his father suggested he needed to increase his physicality on the ice for hockey scouts.[6] He continued to play quarterback while attending Skyline High School and set numerous school records in his senior year. Within the first six games of the 2011–12 season, Copp had thrown for 1,732 yards and 27 touchdowns (TD), including a state-record 557 yards and seven TDs against Pioneer. However, he suffered a broken collarbone in early October during a game against Temperance Bedford by the hands of Austin Riedmaier and missed the remainder of the season.[7] Upon recovering from his injury, Copp accepted an NCAA Division I scholarship offer to play for the Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team.[8]

Collegiate

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Copp during a game against RPI in 2014.

Copp played three seasons with the Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team, including one as team captain. In his freshman season, which was also the Wolverines last in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, he saw limited time on ice as the team struggled offensively. He ended the season with 11 goals and 10 assists in 38 games.[9] At the end of his freshman season, his second year of draft eligibility, Copp was ranked 142nd amongst North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau[10] and was drafted 104th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.[11]

After attending the Jets' Development camp,[12] Copp returned to the Wolverines for his sophomore season as an alternate captain.[13] He broke out offensively in his second year, recording 29 points for second on the team in scoring and earning an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.[9] At the beginning of the season, he was the recipient of the first Big Ten First Star Award after recording five points over two games.[14] In December, Copp was named to the 2014 United States men's national junior ice hockey team Preliminary Roster prior to the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[15]

Copp returned to the Wolverines for his junior, and final, season as the 85th captain in the history of the program. He was the first junior captain since Luke Glendening during the 2010–11 season.[16] He skated in 36 games and recorded 14 goals and 17 assists.[1] For his performance leading the Wolverines, he was recognized by the NCAA and earned All-Big Ten second-team honours. Copp opted to forgo his senior year of college hockey eligibility and signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Jets on March 26, 2015.[17]

Professional

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Winnipeg Jets

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Copp made his NHL debut on April 11, 2015, playing on a line with Lee Stempniak and Matthew Halischuk against the Calgary Flames. During the game, he assisted on Stempniak's goal helping the Jets beat the Flames 5–1.[18] Following this, he was invited to the Jets' Rookie Camp in September 2015[19] and competed in their exhibition games.[20] As a result of his efforts, Copp was named to the Jets' opening night roster and recorded his second career assist in the season opener against the Boston Bruins.[21] His first career goal came at the end of month during a 3–2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.[22]

Following the season, Copp was offered two-year, $1.5 million average annual value contract but chose to file for salary arbitration.[23] The neutral arbitrator awarded him a two-year, $4.56 million extension with the Jets.[24]

After colliding with Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal during the second period of a Jets' 6–3 loss, Copp was listed as day-to-day by the team and missed their remaining three games before the Christmas break.[25] On March 24, 2021, Copp scored his first career NHL hat-trick (as well as his first career NHL 4 goal game) in a 5–1 Jets win over the Vancouver Canucks.[26]

New York Rangers

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Copp was traded to the New York Rangers at the trade deadline on March 21, 2022, along with a sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Morgan Barron, a fifth-round draft pick and two conditional second-round draft picks.[27] Copp scored his first goal with the Rangers a couple days later on March 25, in a 5–1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.[28] On April 21, during a game against the New York Islanders, Copp recorded his second career hat-trick. He was the third player in Rangers history to score a hat-trick in the first period, joining Don Raleigh (1948) and Kelly Kisio (1986). He also became the only Rangers player to score the first three goals of the game.

Detroit Red Wings

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On July 13, 2022, Copp signed a five-year, $28.125 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings.[29]

In the midst of the 2024–25 season, his third with the Red Wings, Copp recorded ten goals and 13 assists for 23 points through 56 regular season games before he suffered a torn pectoral muscle injury during a game against the Minnesota Wild on February 23, 2025.[30] On February 26, 2025, he underwent surgery to repair his pectoral with a recovery of 4–6 months which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[31]

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
2010–11 Compuware 18U AAA T1EHL 17 2 7 9 6
2010–11 U.S. NTDP Juniors USHL 22 1 4 5 4 1 0 0 0 0
2010–11 U.S. NTDP U17 USDP 24 1 4 5 4
2010–11 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 6 1 0 1 0
2011–12 U.S. NTDP Juniors USHL 18 3 7 10 2
2011–12 U.S. NTDP U17 USDP 9 5 6 11 2
2011–12 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 23 1 5 6 2
2012–13 University of Michigan CCHA 38 11 10 21 12
2013–14 University of Michigan B1G 33 15 14 29 26
2014–15 University of Michigan B1G 36 14 17 31 29
2014–15 Winnipeg Jets NHL 1 0 1 1 0
2015–16 Winnipeg Jets NHL 77 7 6 13 6
2016–17 Manitoba Moose AHL 8 0 5 5 4
2016–17 Winnipeg Jets NHL 64 9 8 17 18
2017–18 Winnipeg Jets NHL 82 9 19 28 14 16 1 2 3 4
2018–19 Winnipeg Jets NHL 69 11 14 25 6 6 0 5 5 2
2019–20 Winnipeg Jets NHL 63 10 16 26 10 4 2 0 2 4
2020–21 Winnipeg Jets NHL 55 15 24 39 20 8 0 2 2 4
2021–22 Winnipeg Jets NHL 56 13 22 35 8
2021–22 New York Rangers NHL 16 8 10 18 8 20 6 8 14 2
2022–23 Detroit Red Wings NHL 82 9 33 42 25
2023–24 Detroit Red Wings NHL 79 13 20 33 26
2024–25 Detroit Red Wings NHL 56 10 13 23 8
NHL totals 700 114 186 300 149 54 9 17 26 16

International

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Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing the  United States
IIHF World U18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Czech Republic
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 United States U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 0
2014 United States WJC 5th 5 0 5 5 2
2017 United States WC 5th 8 1 0 1 4
Junior totals 11 0 6 6 2
Senior totals 8 1 0 1 4

References

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from Grokipedia
Andrew Copp is an American professional ice hockey centre for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on July 8, 1994, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he measures 6 feet 1 inch in height and 200 pounds in weight, and shoots left-handed. Copp developed his hockey skills locally in Ann Arbor, where he also excelled in football as a star quarterback at Skyline High School, setting a state passing record with 557 yards in a single game on September 24, 2011. He then played college hockey for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 2012 to 2015, appearing in 109 games and recording 47 goals and 49 assists for 96 points. During his junior year in 2014–15, he led the team in scoring with 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists) and was named to the Big Ten Second All-Star Team. Selected by the in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Copp made his NHL debut with the Jets during the 2014–15 . He spent the of his early professional career with , accumulating 74 goals and 110 assists over 467 games from 2014 to 2022. Traded to the at the 2022 trade deadline in exchange for multiple draft picks and prospect , Copp contributed significantly to New York's playoff run that year, helping the team reach the Eastern Conference Final while posting career highs of 21 goals, 32 assists, and 53 points in 72 regular-season games split between the two teams. On July 13, 2022, he signed a five-year, $28.125 million contract with the as a , where he has since recorded 33 goals and 72 assists in 235 games as of November 2025. Over his NHL career spanning 718 games, Copp has tallied 115 goals and 192 assists for 307 points as of November 2025, known for his reliable two-way play and prowess.

Early life

Family background

Andrew Copp was born on July 8, 1994, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His father, Andy Copp, served as a youth hockey coach in the Ann Arbor area, guiding Andrew and his brother through early skating experiences. Copp's mother, Anne Marie Copp, worked as a figure skating coach for the University of Michigan Wolverines, contributing to the family's deep involvement in winter sports. The Copp family emphasized multi-sport participation from a young age, encouraging and his younger brother, Tyler, to explore various athletics to build a well-rounded foundation. This approach, influenced by both parents' coaching backgrounds, fostered physical development and versatility, with family discussions often centering on balancing interests like hockey and football. Through his parents' guidance, Copp transitioned into organized hockey, skating for local youth teams under his father's coaching.

Youth athletics

Andrew Copp began his organized hockey career in youth leagues in the Detroit area, where his father, Andy Copp, served as his coach for several years at the Compuware program. Andy emphasized physical development and skill-building from an early age, guiding Andrew through foundational training that included drills focused on skating, puck handling, and competitive play. This paternal involvement not only honed Copp's technical abilities but also instilled a disciplined approach to the sport, aligning with the family's broader encouragement of athletic pursuits. In 2007, at age 12, Copp represented the minor hockey team at the prestigious , a renowned international competition for young players that has launched numerous NHL careers. The event, held annually in , featured teams from across and , providing Copp with early exposure to high-level youth competition against skilled peers. His participation underscored his emerging talent as a forward, blending speed and vision on the while competing in a known for its fast-paced, showcase-style games. Copp attended Skyline High School in , where he excelled as a multi-sport , particularly as the starting for the . Over his high school career, he set multiple passing records, including a single-game Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) mark of 557 yards in a 2011 matchup against Ann Arbor Pioneer, and earned two-time All-State honorable mention honors for his leadership and performance. Football helped build his physicality, as advised by his father to complement his hockey development, allowing Copp to balance both sports through his junior year while maintaining strong showings in local hockey circuits. A pivotal moment came in October 2011 during his senior football season, when Copp suffered a broken right collarbone in multiple places in a game against Bedford High School, sidelining him for the remainder of the football campaign. The injury, which required surgical intervention and extended recovery, prompted Copp to prioritize hockey specialization thereafter, shifting his focus entirely to ice training and reducing multi-sport commitments to accelerate his progress in the sport he ultimately pursued professionally. This transition marked the end of his high school athletic phase, reinforcing his dedication to hockey amid the family's supportive environment.

Playing career

Junior hockey

Copp began his junior hockey career with the National Team Development Program (NTDP), joining the Under-17 (U17) and Under-18 (U18) teams in , from 2010 to 2012. During the 2010–11 season, he recorded 1 goal and 4 assists in 24 games with the U17 team, and 1 goal in 6 games with the U18 team. In 2011–12, his production increased, as he tallied 5 goals and 6 assists in 9 U17 games, alongside 1 goal and 5 assists in 23 U18 contests. As part of the NTDP, Copp also competed in the United States Hockey League (USHL), the top junior league in the United States. In 2010–11, he posted 1 goal and 4 assists in 22 regular-season games for the U.S. National Under-18 Team, which participates in the USHL. The following season, 2011–12, he improved to 3 goals and 7 assists in 18 games. These performances highlighted his development as a two-way center known for defensive reliability and emerging offensive skills. Over his two seasons in the NTDP and USHL combined, Copp appeared in 62 games for the program, accumulating 8 goals and 15 assists for 23 points. In USHL play specifically, he skated in 40 games, recording 4 goals and 11 assists for 15 points. His junior tenure culminated in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected in the fourth round, 104th overall, by the . This pick came after his second year of eligibility, recognizing his potential as a steady, versatile forward.

Collegiate career

Andrew Copp enrolled at the in 2012, where he played forward for the team over three seasons from 2012 to 2015. During his freshman year in the (CCHA), he appeared in 38 games, recording 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points. The following season marked the Wolverines' transition to the , with Copp serving as an alternate captain and contributing 15 goals and 14 assists for 29 points in 33 games. His performance included earning the inaugural Big Ten First Star of the Week award in October 2013 after tallying five points in the team's opening weekend. As a junior in the 2014–15 season, Copp was elected team captain in April 2014, becoming the first Ann Arbor native to hold the position since 2001. He led the team with strong two-way play, finishing third in team scoring with 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points in 36 games, while also earning Big Ten Second-Team All-Star honors. Over his collegiate career, Copp accumulated 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) in 107 games, helping the Wolverines reach the NCAA Tournament each year. On March 26, 2015, following the conclusion of his junior season, Copp signed a three-year entry-level contract with the , the team that had drafted him 104th overall in , and transitioned to professional hockey.

Winnipeg Jets

Copp signed an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets in March 2015 after forgoing his senior year at the University of Michigan, making his NHL debut on April 11, 2015, in a 5–1 win against the Calgary Flames, where he recorded his first career point with an assist and won 12 of 18 face-offs. In his rookie 2015–16 season, he appeared in 77 games as a bottom-six forward, contributing 7 goals and 6 assists while posting a +8 rating and averaging 10:16 of ice time per game, establishing himself as a reliable defensive presence. Over the following seasons, Copp's role expanded steadily; by 2017–18, he logged 82 games with 9 goals and 19 assists, achieving a team-leading +17 rating and increasing his average ice time to over 14 minutes. In July 2017, Copp signed a two-year contract extension with the Jets worth $2 million, securing his place in the lineup through the 2018–19 season. He continued to progress into a versatile middle-six center, reaching career benchmarks in 2019–20 with 10 goals and 16 assists in 63 games despite a team-worst -3 rating amid injuries. The 2020–21 season marked a breakout, as Copp tallied 15 goals and 24 assists in 55 games with a +2 rating, solidifying his value on the Jets' top lines. Heading into 2021–22, he built on this momentum with 13 goals and 22 assists in 56 games before the trade deadline, en route to a career-high 53 points across the split season between Winnipeg and New York. Copp made key contributions during the Jets' postseason runs, debuting in the 2018 playoffs where advanced to the Western Conference Final. He played all 16 games, registering 1 and 2 assists while providing shutdown minutes against top opponents. In the 2021 playoffs, during the Jets' second-round loss to the , Copp appeared in 8 games, adding 2 assists and logging significant defensive-zone starts to help stabilize the bottom six. On March 21, 2022, the Jets traded Copp and a 2023 sixth-round pick to the in exchange for forward , a conditional 2022 second-round pick, a conditional 2023 second-round pick, and a 2023 fifth-round pick. This move capped his seven-year tenure with , where he evolved from a prospect to a cornerstone two-way .

New York Rangers

On March 21, 2022, the acquired center Andrew Copp and a 2023 sixth-round pick from the in a trade deadline deal that sent forward , a conditional 2022 second-round pick, a conditional 2023 second-round pick, and a 2023 fifth-round pick to . Copp, who was completing the final year of a one-year, $3.64 million contract originally signed with the Jets in August 2021, joined the Rangers as a versatile middle-six forward known for his two-way play. He made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal as a Ranger just four days later on March 25, 2022, in a 4-1 win over the at . In the remainder of the 2021–22 regular season, Copp appeared in 16 games for the Rangers, recording 8 goals and 10 assists for 18 points while posting a plus-13 rating, contributing to New York's push for a playoff spot. His scoring touch carried into the postseason, where he tallied 6 goals and 8 assists for 14 points in 20 games, including a natural in Game 1 of the second-round series against the . Copp's reliable work and defensive contributions helped bolster the Rangers' forward depth as they advanced to the Eastern Final, ultimately falling to the in six games. As an unrestricted following the , Copp departed the Rangers on July 13, 2022, signing a five-year contract with the . His brief tenure with New York highlighted his ability to seamlessly integrate into a contending lineup, providing timely offense and stability during a crucial late-season stretch.

Detroit Red Wings

Andrew Copp signed a five-year, $28.125 million contract with the on July 13, 2022, marking his return to his hometown area in after entering free agency from the . The deal carried an average annual value of $5.625 million and positioned him as a key addition to the team's rebuilding efforts. As a two-way and penalty kill specialist, Copp has adapted to the Red Wings' young roster by providing defensive reliability and wins, often logging heavy minutes in situations during the team's transitional phase. In his debut 2022–23 season, he recorded 9 goals and 33 assists for 42 points in 82 games, contributing to the team's bottom-six forward group. The following year, 2023–24, saw him tally 13 goals and 20 assists for 33 points in 79 games, maintaining his role amid lineup adjustments. In 2024–25, Copp amassed 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points in 56 games before suffering a pectoral . On February 23, 2025, Copp sustained a torn left pectoral during a game, leading to on February 25 that ended his season. The procedure, performed successfully, carried an expected recovery of 4–6 months, allowing him to return for the 2025–26 season. As of November 16, 2025, Copp has resumed play with the Red Wings, logging 1 and 6 assists for 7 points in 18 games while continuing his defensive duties.

International career

Junior level

Andrew Copp began his international junior career with the Development Program (NTDP), where his performance helped secure invitations to key under-20 tournaments. In 2012, Copp represented the at the Vlad Dzurilla Under-18 Tournament in , , as part of the U.S. National Under-17 Team, which captured first place in the four-team event. Specific individual statistics from the tournament are not widely documented, but his inclusion on the roster marked an early international milestone during his NTDP tenure. Copp's most prominent junior international appearance came at the 2012 IIHF World Under-18 Championships in and Breclav, , where he played for the gold medal-winning U.S. team that defeated 7–0 in the final. Over six games, he recorded one assist and no goals, contributing to the team's dominant performance that included a semifinal victory over . Copp returned for Team USA at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championships in Malmö, , appearing in five games during the preliminary round and quarterfinals, where the U.S. finished fifth after a 5–3 loss to . He tallied five assists and no goals for five points, tying for the team lead in assists and earning recognition as one of the top three U.S. players at the . Across his major junior international tournaments at the U18 and U20 levels, Copp played 11 games, accumulating six points (zero goals, six assists).

Senior level

Copp made his senior international debut with Team USA at the in and , where he appeared in eight games, recording one goal and a plus-three rating as the finished fifth. This opportunity arose during the offseason following his third NHL season with the , allowing him to represent his country amid a demanding professional schedule. Despite his solid NHL performance as a reliable two-way , Copp has not been selected for subsequent senior international events, including the IIHF World Championships from 2018 onward, due to intense competition for roster spots from other American forwards and his primary in penalty-kill and defensive-zone starts rather than offensive stardom. NHL scheduling conflicts, such as , have further limited availability for tournaments like the World Championships, which often overlap with the postseason. He was also not chosen for the 2025 4 Nations , held in February, as Team USA prioritized players with higher point production and star power in a condensed best-on-best format. As an American-born player, Copp remains eligible to represent the in future senior competitions, including the in and , where NHL participation is expected to resume, potentially offering another chance given his experience and defensive reliability.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Andrew Copp has played 719 regular season games in the National Hockey League (NHL) over 12 seasons, accumulating 116 goals, 192 assists, and 308 points, with a rating of +67 and 159 penalty minutes (as of January 13, 2026).

Regular Season

SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIM
2014–15WPG1011+20
2015–16WPG777613+86
2016–17WPG649817+818
2017–18WPG8291928+1714
2018–19WPG69111425+206
2019–20WPG63101626–310
2020–21WPG55152439+220
2021–22WPG/NYR72213253+1516
2022–23DET8293342+225
2023–24DET79132033–226
2024–25DET56101323+48
2025–26DET19268–610
Career totals: 719 GP, 116 G, 192 A, 308 Pts, +67, 159 PIM (as of January 13, 2026). Copp's 2024–25 season was limited to 56 games due to a torn left pectoral sustained in February 2025, which required surgery and ruled him out for the remainder of the year.

Playoffs

SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIM
2017–18WPG16123–14
2018–19WPG6055+32
2019–20WPG4202–24
2020–21WPG8022–34
2021–22NYR206814–22
Career playoff totals: 54 GP, 9 G, 17 A, 26 Pts, –5, 16 PIM.

International

Copp represented the United States at three junior international tournaments, accumulating limited offensive production across 14 games.
TournamentYearGPGAPts
Vlad Dzurilla Under-18 Tournament20113325
IIHF World U18 Championship20126011
IIHF World Junior Championship20145055
Junior International Totals: 14 GP, 3 G, 8 A, 11 Pts. Copp has not appeared in any senior international competitions for the .

Awards and honors

Pre-professional

During his time with the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), Copp contributed to the under-18 team's win at the 2012 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in the , where he recorded one assist in six games. At the , Copp earned Big Ten Honorable Mention recognition in 2014 following a season in which he tallied 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 33 games. In his junior year, he was named to the Big Ten Second Team after leading the Wolverines with 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists) in 36 games as team captain. Additionally, he was selected as the Big Ten First Star of the Week on October 15, 2013, after recording five points (two goals, three assists) in a weekend sweep of and RPI. Prior to his collegiate career, Copp received honorable mention All-State honors in football as a junior at Skyline High School in , after throwing for 2,433 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Professional

Copp has not earned any major individual honors in the National Hockey League, such as selections or awards like the , , or , through the 2024–25 season. He finished 70th in Lady Byng Trophy voting during the 2015–16 season and 24th in voting during the 2021–22 season. On July 13, 2022, as an unrestricted , Copp signed a five-year, $28.125 million contract with the , with an average annual value of $5.625 million.

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