John Quenneville (born April 16, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the

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of the American Hockey League (AHL). Quenneville was selected by the

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in the first round (30th overall) of the

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Playing career

Junior

Quenneville was selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 3rd round (54th overall) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. He played with the Brandon Wheat Kings from the

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. While playing with the Wheat Kings, Quenneville was rated as a top prospect who was viewed as a possible first round selection heading into the

. He was eventually drafted 30th overall by the

in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Professional

On July 13, 2015, Quenneville signed a three-year entry level contract with the Devils, and after concluding his WHL career that season he subsequently joined the

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for the 2016–17 season. He made his NHL debut on December 1, 2016, against the Chicago Blackhawks. On January 5, 2017, Quennville was named to the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic, along with

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. He was recalled to the NHL on March 15, 2017, and scored his first NHL goal in a 3–2 overtime win over the New York Rangers on March 21, 2017. On June 22, 2019, Quenneville was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for John Hayden. On June 28, the Blackhawks signed Quenneville to a two-year contract extension. On July 21, 2021, Quenneville was selected from the Blackhawks at the

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by the Seattle Kraken. As a pending unrestricted free agent, Quenneville was not signed by the Kraken, and on August 10, 2021, he agreed to his first contract abroad in accepting a tryout arrangement with Swiss club, ZSC Lions of the National League (NL). Through making an initial positive impression, Quenneville converted his tryout into a one-year deal for the remainder of the 2021–22 season on September 5, 2021. He concluded his first European season, collected 20 goals and 37 points through 46 regular season games. Remaining in Europe, Quenneville as a free agent secured a contract with Swedish top flight club, Leksands IF of the

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(SHL), on July 15, 2022. In the following

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season, Quenneville was limited through injury however registered 12 points through 19 regular season games with Leksands before opting for a release to return to North America. On February 2, 2023, Quenneville returned to the AHL by signing for the remainder of the season with the Belleville Senators, the primary affiliate of the Ottawa Senators.

International play

As a 16-year-old, Quenneville was chosen to compete with the Canada Pacific squad at the 2013

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, and he helped

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capture the bronze medal at the

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Personal life

Quenneville's older brother Peter was drafted in the seventh round by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the

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, and his younger brother David was drafted 200th overall in the

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. Former NHL player and head coach Joel Quenneville is his first cousin, once-removed. Former NHL defenceman

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is his uncle by marriage.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Quenneville, John 1996 births Living people Albany Devils players Belleville Senators players Binghamton Devils players Brandon Wheat Kings players Canadian ice hockey centres Chicago Blackhawks players Leksands IF players Ice hockey people from Edmonton National Hockey League first-round draft picks New Jersey Devils draft picks New Jersey Devils players Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players ZSC Lions players