Trevor Zegras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Trevor Zegras |
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Zegras with the Anaheim Ducks in 2023
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| Born | March 20, 2001 Bedford, New York, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | Anaheim Ducks | ||
| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 9th overall, 2019 Anaheim Ducks |
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| Playing career | 2021–present | ||
Trevor John Zegras (born March 20, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a center for the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Ducks chose him ninth overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Before joining the NHL, Zegras played college ice hockey at Boston University.
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Early Life and Hockey Start
Trevor Zegras was born in Bedford, New York. His parents, Gary and Julie, have a Greek background. He started skating when he was just three years old. He played youth hockey with his cousins in a program called Rising Stars. Growing up, Trevor loved the New York Rangers. He also looked up to and learned from Patrick Kane, a famous player for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Journey to Professional Hockey
Trevor played youth hockey with the Mid Fairfield Rangers. Later, he joined the Winged Beavers team at Avon Old Farms school. From 2016 to 2017, he scored 18 goals and made 24 assists, totaling 42 points. After this, he tried out for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and made the team.
He joined the USNTDP under-17 team for the 2017–18 season. He scored 20 goals and had 39 assists, totaling 59 points. The next year, with the under-18 team, he got 87 points, including 61 assists. Because of his great play, the Anaheim Ducks picked him ninth overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Even after being drafted, Trevor still went to Boston University to play college ice hockey.
College Hockey Years
Trevor played for the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team in the 2019–20 season. He played in 33 games and finished tied for third among all first-year college players in points, with 36. After his first year, Trevor was named to the Hockey East Third Team All-Star. He was also chosen for the Hockey East All-Rookie Team.
Becoming a Professional Player
Trevor ended his college career on March 27, 2020. He signed a three-year contract with the Ducks. He then joined the San Diego Gulls, the Ducks' minor league team. On February 5, 2021, Trevor played his first professional game with the Gulls. He scored one goal and had two assists in a 4–1 win.
Soon after, he was called up to the NHL. He made his NHL debut on February 22 against the Arizona Coyotes. On March 18, Trevor scored his first NHL goal in a 3–2 overtime win against the Coyotes. In that same game, his teammate Jamie Drysdale also scored his first NHL goal. They were the youngest teammates in NHL history to score their first goals so close together. Trevor finished his first NHL season with 13 points in 24 games.
The Ducks sent Trevor back to the minor league team to help him get used to playing center. He had been playing left wing. This change helped him score even more points.
NHL Highlights and Achievements
Trevor became a regular player for the Ducks in the 2021–22 season. He often played with Sonny Milano and Rickard Rakell. On December 7, 2021, Trevor made an amazing lacrosse-style assist to Sonny Milano. This play was very special and rarely seen in hockey.
By December, he had 22 points in 27 games. He was second among all rookies in scoring. Trevor was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for December 2021. He had 11 points in just nine games that month. He was also a special guest at the 2022 National Hockey League All-Star Game.
Trevor finished his first full season with 23 goals and 38 assists. He was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy, which is given to the NHL's best rookie. In August 2022, Trevor was chosen to be on the cover of the NHL 23 video game, along with Sarah Nurse.
In the 2022–23 season, Trevor led the Ducks in points, with a career-high 65. He scored 23 goals, the same as Troy Terry. In the 2023–24 season, Trevor signed a new three-year contract. He faced some injuries that season, but still managed to score another Michigan goal on December 23.
Playing for Team USA
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Representing  United States |
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| World Junior Championships | ||
| Gold | 2021 Canada | |
| IIHF World U18 Championship | ||
| Bronze | 2019 Sweden | |
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge | ||
| Gold | 2017 Canada | |
Trevor has also played for the United States junior team. On January 5, 2021, he helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They beat Canada junior team 2–0, with Trevor scoring one goal and assisting on another.
He was named the World Juniors MVP (Most Valuable Player) for his amazing performance. He scored seven goals and had 11 assists during the tournament, leading all players in scoring. He also tied the United States' record for most points in the tournament, a record held by Jordan Schroeder.
