Nate Danielson (born September 27, 2004) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL) as a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted ninth overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Danielson made his WHL debut for the Brandon Wheat Kings during the 2020–21 season and recorded three goals and 12 assists in 24 games. During the 2021–22 season, he averaged over a point-per-game and recorded 23 goals and 34 assists in 53 games. During the 2022–23 season, he served as captain and was the team leaders with 33 goals, 45 assists, 78 points, 13 power play goals 38 power play points and three shorthanded goals.[1][2] He was named to the WHL East Division's Second All-Star Team and competed at the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. In three seasons for the Wheat Kings of the WHL he recorded 59 goals and 91 assists for 150 points in 145 games.[3] On January 10, 2024, Danielson was traded to the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for Nick Johnson, Rhett Ravndahl, and three draft picks. Prior to being traded, he recorded 12 goals and 14 assists in 26 games for the Wheat Kings.[4]
Danielson was drafted ninth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[5] On July 12, 2023, the Red Wings signed Danielson to a three-year, entry-level contract.[6][7] He made his preseason debut for the Red Wings on September 26, 2023, and scored a goal in a 4–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.[8][9]
International play
Danielson represented Canada at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he recorded two goals and one assist in four games and won a bronze medal.[10][11]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2020–21 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 24 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 53 | 23 | 34 | 57 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 68 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 26 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| WHL totals | 171 | 71 | 105 | 176 | 94 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | WJC | 5th | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||||
References
- ^ Roth, Thomas (June 28, 2023). "Red Wings select center Nate Danielson ninth overall in 2023 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Nate Danielson picked ninth overall by Detroit". The Brandon Sun. June 29, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ "Danielson named to East all-star team". The Brandon Sun. March 28, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Stockton, Sam (January 10, 2024). "Breaking: Red Wings '23 First Rounder Danielson Traded to WHL's Portland Winterhawks". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ St. James, Helene (June 28, 2023). "NHL draft 2023: Detroit Red Wings select center Nate Danielson with No. 9 pick". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Red Wings sign Nate Danielson to entry-level contract". NHL.com. July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ St. James, Helene (July 12, 2023). "Detroit Red Wings sign 2023 first-rounder Nate Danielson". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ St. James, Helene (September 26, 2023). "Detroit Red Wings' draft pick Nate Danielson scores in 4-3 exhibition win over Penguins". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ Bultman, Max (September 27, 2023). "Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson shines in preseason opener: 5 observations". The Athletic. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Bergson, Perry (June 27, 2023). "Danielson eager to experience draft". The Brandon Sun. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Steiss, Adam (January 22, 2020). "Canada wins Youth Olympic bronze". IIHF.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database