Corson Ceulemans (born May 5, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Cleveland Monsters in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect under contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Ceulemans was selected in the first round of the

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by the Blue Jackets with the 25th overall selection.

Playing career

As a junior Ceulemans played in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) with the

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. He committed to a collegiate career with the University of Wisconsin of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). Following his selection in the

in the first-round by the Blue Jackets, Ceulemans joined the Badgers as a freshman in the 2021–22 season. He collected 7 goals and 22 points in 34 appearances. He captured the team's Mark Johnson Rookie of the Year Award after leading the team in assists and points. In the

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season, his sophomore year with the Badgers, Ceulemans recorded 8 goals and 15 assists for 23 points in 33 contests, leading the team on the blueline in scoring. At the conclusion of Wisconsin's season, Ceulemans opted to conclude his collegiate career and was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 7, 2023. With the contract to start in the following season, Ceuleman was immediately signed to a tryout contract in joining AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, for the remainder of their

campaign.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ceulemans, Corson 2003 births Living people Canadian people of Belgian descent Brooks Bandits players Canadian ice hockey defencemen Cleveland Monsters players Columbus Blue Jackets draft picks NHL first-round draft picks Ice hockey people from Regina, Saskatchewan Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey players