Gabriel Fortier (born February 6, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey

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for the

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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

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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. On June 23, 2018, the Lightning selected Fortier with the 59th overall pick in the 2nd-round of the

. Fortier recorded 26 goals and 33 assists during his draft year with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. 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.

Professional

On November 29, 2021, Fortier was recalled by the Lightning. On November 30, 2021, Fortier made his NHL debut with the Lightning against the St. Louis Blues at the

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

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fortier, Gabriel 2000 births Living people Baie-Comeau Drakkar players Canadian ice hockey left wingers Ice hockey people from Montreal Ice hockey players at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics Moncton Wildcats players People from Lachine, Quebec Syracuse Crunch players Tampa Bay Lightning draft picks Tampa Bay Lightning players Youth Olympic silver medalists for Canada