Trevor Zegras facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trevor Zegras
Zegras with the Anaheim Ducks in 2024
Born	(2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 (age 24) Bedford, New York, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Philadelphia Flyers Anaheim Ducks
National team	United States
NHL Draft	9th overall, 2019 Anaheim Ducks
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 Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Anaheim Ducks picked him ninth overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft.

Trevor Zegras's Early Life

Trevor Zegras was born in Bedford, New York. His parents, Gary and Julie, are of Greek descent. He started skating when he was just three years old. He played in a youth hockey program called Rising Stars with his cousins. Growing up, he loved the New York Rangers. He also looked up to and tried to play like Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Trevor Zegras's Hockey Journey

When Trevor was younger, he played hockey for 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 that, he tried out for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and made the team.

Playing for the USNTDP

Zegras joined the USNTDP under-17 team for the 2017–18 season. He scored 20 goals and had 39 assists, getting 59 points. The next season, with the under-18 team, he earned 87 points, including 61 assists. Because of his great play, the Anaheim Ducks chose him ninth overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Even after being drafted, Zegras decided to play college ice hockey for Boston University.

College Hockey Career

Zegras played for the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team during the 2019–20 college season. He played in 33 games and tied for third among all first-year players with 36 points. At the end of his first season, he 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

Time with the Anaheim Ducks (2021–2025)

Zegras playing in 2022.

Trevor Zegras signed a three-year contract with the Ducks on March 27, 2020. He then joined their minor league team, the San Diego Gulls, in the American Hockey League (AHL). On February 5, 2021, Zegras played his first professional game with the Gulls. He scored one goal and had two assists in a 4–1 win.

He was called up to the NHL in late February 2021. Zegras made his NHL debut on February 22 against the Arizona Coyotes. A few games later, on March 18, he scored his first NHL goal in a 3–2 overtime win against the Coyotes. In that same game, another rookie, Jamie Drysdale, also scored his first NHL goal. They were the youngest teammates in NHL history to score their first goals so close together. Zegras finished that season with 13 points in 24 games.

The Ducks sent Zegras back to the AHL in April 2021 to help him grow as a player. The team wanted him to switch from playing left wing to center. This change helped him score more points.

For the 2021–22 season, Zegras continued to play center and made the Ducks' main roster. He quickly became a key player, often playing with Sonny Milano and Rickard Rakell. On December 7, 2021, Zegras made an amazing lacrosse-style assist to Sonny Milano. This was a very rare and exciting play! By December, he had 22 points in 27 games, ranking second among all rookies. He was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for December 2021. Zegras 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, Zegras was featured on the cover of the video game NHL 23 with Sarah Nurse.

In the 2022–23 season, Zegras led the Ducks in points with a career-high 65. He also tied for the most goals with 23. For the 2023–24 season, Zegras missed training camp while signing a new contract. He signed a three-year, $17.25 million contract on October 2, 2023. He had a tough start to the season, getting only two points in his first 12 games. He then missed 20 games due to an injury called osteitis pubis. Zegras returned on December 23. He even scored another Michigan goal in a game against the Seattle Kraken. A few games later, he broke his ankle and missed 10 weeks. He returned for the final 11 games of the season, getting eight points.

Joining the Philadelphia Flyers (2025–present)

On June 23, 2025, Trevor Zegras was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. In return, the Ducks received Ryan Poehling, a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft, and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

International Hockey Play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold	2021 Canada
World U18 Championship
Bronze	2019 Sweden
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold	2017 Canada

On January 5, 2021, Zegras played for the United States men's national junior ice hockey team at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They won the gold medal against the Canadian junior team with a 2–0 score. Zegras scored one goal and had one assist in that game. He was named the World Juniors MVP for his amazing performance. He led the tournament in scoring with seven goals and 11 assists. He also tied the United States' points record held by Jordan Schroeder.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	United States	U17			6	2	4	6	4
2019	United States	U18			5	0	9	9	2
2020	United States	WJC	6th		5	0	9	9	4
2021	United States	WJC			7	7	11	18	0
2024	United States	WC	5th		8	1	1	2	4
Junior totals					23	9	33	42	10
Senior totals					8	1	1	2	4

Awards and Honors