Gabriel Fortier

Gabriel Fortier
Fortier in 2020
Born (2000-02-06) February 6, 2000 (age 24)
Lachine, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Tampa Bay Lightning
Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
NHL draft 59th overall, 2018
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2019–present

Gabriel Fortier (born February 6, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Fortier was drafted in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft in the second round (59th) by the Lightning.

Playing career

Junior

Fortier was selected 4th overall in the 2016 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry level draft by the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.[1][2]

On June 23, 2018, the Lightning selected Fortier with the 59th overall pick in the 2nd-round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Fortier recorded 26 goals and 33 assists during his draft year with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.[3]

On January 2, 2020, the Drakkar traded Fortier to the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL. Fortier finished his career with the Drakkar having scored 191 points over 195 games. Fortier was also captain of the Drakkar prior to the trade to Moncton.[4]

Professional

On November 29, 2021, Fortier was recalled by the Lightning.[5] On November 30, 2021, Fortier made his NHL debut with the Lightning against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center.[6]

On June 21, 2023, the Lightning re-signed Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 25 11 6 17 4 1 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 66 26 33 59 59 5 3 1 4 0
2018–19 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 68 35 48 83 27 7 1 2 3 6
2018–19 Syracuse Crunch AHL 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 36 17 15 32 16 — — — — —
2019–20 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 28 15 16 31 10 — — — — —
2020–21 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 13 6 2 8 6 — — — — —
2020–21 Syracuse Crunch AHL 30 6 4 10 2 — — — — —
2021–22 Syracuse Crunch AHL 72 14 21 35 33 5 0 1 1 6
2021–22 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 10 1 0 1 4 — — — — —
2022–23 Syracuse Crunch AHL 67 11 18 29 29 5 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2023–24 Syracuse Crunch AHL 62 13 13 26 12 8 1 4 5 0
NHL totals 11 1 0 1 4 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Canada IH18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 2 0 2 0
Junior totals 5 2 0 2 0

References

  1. ^ "2016-17 QMJHL Preview: The East Division". Sportsnet. September 23, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "2016 QMJHL Entry Draft". Elite Prospects. June 4, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "Katchouk named to 2nd OHL All-Rookie Team". Tampa Bay Times. June 23, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Wildcats add former Drakkar captain, Gabriel Fortier to the roster". Moncton Wildcats. January 2, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "Lightning recall F Gabriel Fortier from Syracuse". Syracuse Crunch. November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  6. ^ "Fortier surprised by first NHL call-up". Tampa Bay Lightning. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  7. ^ "Lightning re-sign forward Gabriel Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract". NHL.com. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.