Drew Helleson (born March 26, 2001) is an American

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currently playing for the

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of the

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(AHL) as a prospect for the Anaheim Ducks of the

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(NHL). Helleson was drafted 47th overall by the

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in the

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Playing career

During the 2020–21 season, Helleson recorded four goals and 11 assists in 22 games for Boston College. Following the season he was named Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman, First Team All-Hockey East and Second Team AHCA All-American. In his junior 2021–22 season with the Eagles, he posted career-best marks of 21 assists and 25 points through 32 games. Helleson was drafted by the

of the

(NHL) in the second round, 47th overall, in the

. Helleson's rights along with a

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second-round draft pick were traded by the Avalanche to the Anaheim Ducks, in exchange for

Josh Manson Joshua David Manson (born October 7, 1991) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenceman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Manson was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round, 160th overall, of t ...

, on March 14, 2022. The next day Helleson ended his collegiate career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks. He was assigned to the Ducks

(AHL) affiliate, the

for the remainder of the season. Helleson returned to the AHL for the 2022–23 season but was recalled on April 9, 2023 by the Ducks. Helleson made his NHL debut for the Ducks that night, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche. Helleson was assigned to San Diego to begin the 2023–24 season.

International play

Helleson represented the

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at the

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, where he recorded three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal. He represented the

at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded two goals and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal. On January 13, 2022, Helleson was named to

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's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Helleson, Drew 2001 births Living people AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans Anaheim Ducks players Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players Colorado Avalanche draft picks Ice hockey players from Minnesota People from Farmington, Minnesota Ice hockey people from Dakota County, Minnesota Ice hockey players at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players for the United States San Diego Gulls (AHL) players USA Hockey National Team Development Program players