Drew Commesso

Drew Commesso
Born (2002-07-19) July 19, 2002 (age 22)
Norwell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
National team  United States
NHL draft 46th overall, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2022–present

Drew Commesso (born July 19, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Blackhawks in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Youth

Commesso competed for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.[1]

College

Commesso played for the Boston University Terriers, where he was the starting goaltender.[2] He was selected in the second round by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

Professional

Commesso joined the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, in 2023. He made his first career AHL start on October 13 in a 7–2 victory over the San Jose Barracuda. Commesso led the IceHogs in almost every goaltending statistic during his first year in the AHL. He finished the season with an 18–16–3–1 record, along with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.[4]

On December 12, 2024, Commesso made his NHL debut, entering in relief of starter Arvid Söderblom midway through the third period after Söderblom allowed a fifth goal to the host New York Islanders. Commesso faced two shots and did not allow a goal.[5]. On December 14, Commesso made his first NHL start against the New Jersey Devils. He made 20 saves in a 4-1 loss.[6].

International play

Commesso competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, where he became the youngest starting goaltender in United States history.[7] In his debut against China, he earned a shutout while recording 29 saves.[8]

Commesso was also on the roster at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, 2021 IIHF World Championship, 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, and 2023 IIHF World Championship.[9][10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2016–17 Saint Sebastian's School USHS 8 — — — — — — 1.77 .932 — — — — — — — —
2017–18 Saint Sebastian's School USHS 21 — — — — — — 2.13 .918 — — — — — — — —
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 24 5 12 4 1259 73 1 3.48 .889 2 0 1 — — 0 8.41 .731
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 11 8 2 0 628 21 2 2.01 .917 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Boston University HE 11 6 3 1 641 32 0 2.99 .915 — — — — — — — —
2021–22 Boston University HE 28 13 11 3 1595 67 1 2.52 .914 — — — — — — — —
2022–23 Boston University HE 34 24 8 0 1925 79 2 2.46 .913 — — — — — — — —
2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 38 18 16 4 2218 98 2 2.65 .906 3 1 2 187 8 0 2.57 .915
AHL totals 38 18 16 4 2,218 98 2 2.65 .906 3 1 2 187 8 0 2.57 .915

International

Year Team Event Result GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2018 United States U17 8th 4 1 3 0 243 10 0 2.47 .899
2022 United States OG 5th 2 2 0 0 120 2 1 1.00 .964
2023 United States WC 4th 1 1 0 0 12 0 0 0.00 1.000
Junior totals 4 1 3 0 243 10 0 2.47 .899
Senior totals 3 3 0 0 132 2 1 0.91 .967

References

  1. ^ Falkenheim, Dan (14 January 2022). "First Look at 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team". Sports Illustrated.
  2. ^ Doyle, John (February 9, 2022). "This Week in Hockey East: Beanpot a chance for backup goalies Duplessis (BU), Semptimphelter (Northeastern) to shine".
  3. ^ Pope, Ben (January 19, 2022). "Blackhawks will have an Olympian in prospect goalie Drew Commesso". Chicago Sun-Times.
  4. ^ Schweickart, Mackenzie (June 30, 2024). "FEATURE: Drew Commesso's First Pro Season". Rockford IceHogs. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Rosner, Stefen (12 December 2024). "RECAP: Blackhawks Push Back but Fall Short Against Islanders". NHL.com. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  6. ^ Crosby, Wes (14 December 2024). "Devils score 4 in 3rd period, rally past Blackhawks". NHL.com. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  7. ^ Quigley, Ryan (February 10, 2022). "Farrell, Commesso lead U.S. men to blowout win over China".
  8. ^ "Farrell records hat trick, U.S. routs China 8-0 at Olympics". Federal News Network. February 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "Blackhawks Prospect Drew Commesso Named to Team USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team". 13 January 2022.
  10. ^ Andrews, Eric (January 14, 2022). "Drew Commesso selected for U.S. Olympic team". The Rink.


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