Drew Commesso Explained

Drew Commesso
Birth Date:19 July 2002
Birth Place:Norwell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:181
Position:Goaltender
Catches:Left
League:NHL
Team:Chicago Blackhawks
Prospect League:AHL
Prospect Team:Rockford IceHogs
Ntl Team:USA
Draft:46th overall
Draft Year:2020
Draft Team:Chicago Blackhawks
Career Start:2022

Drew Commesso (born July 19, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing 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]

International play

Commesso competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, where he became the youngest starting goaltender in United States history.[5] In his debut against China, he earned a shutout while recording 29 saves.[6]

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.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. First Look at 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team. Dan. Falkenheim. Sports Illustrated. 14 January 2022 .
  2. Web site: This Week in Hockey East: Beanpot a chance for backup goalies Duplessis (BU), Semptimphelter (Northeastern) to shine. John. Doyle. February 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: Blackhawks will have an Olympian in prospect goalie Drew Commesso. Ben. Pope. January 19, 2022. Chicago Sun-Times.
  4. News: Schweickart . Mackenzie . FEATURE: Drew Commesso's First Pro Season . . June 30, 2024 . June 30, 2024 .
  5. Web site: Farrell, Commesso lead U.S. men to blowout win over China. Ryan. Quigley. February 10, 2022.
  6. Web site: Farrell records hat trick, U.S. routs China 8-0 at Olympics. February 10, 2022. Federal News Network.
  7. Web site: Blackhawks Prospect Drew Commesso Named to Team USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team. 13 January 2022 .
  8. Web site: Drew Commesso selected for U.S. Olympic team. Eric. Andrews. January 14, 2022. The Rink.