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| name = Garrett Pilon |
| name = Garrett Pilon |
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| image = Garrett Pilon with the Belleville Senators in 2024.jpg |
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| caption = Garrett Pilon with the [[Belleville Senators]] in 2024 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|4|13}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|4|13}} |
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| birth_place = [[Mineola, New York|Mineola]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[Mineola, New York|Mineola]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S. |
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| league = [[National Hockey League|NHL]] |
| league = [[National Hockey League|NHL]] |
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| team = [[Ottawa Senators]] |
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| prospect_team = [[Belleville Senators]] |
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| prospect_league = [[American Hockey League|AHL]] |
| prospect_league = [[American Hockey League|AHL]] |
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| former_teams = [[Washington Capitals]] |
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| draft = 87th overall |
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| draft_year = 2016 |
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| draft_team = [[Washington Capitals]] |
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'''Garrett Pilon''' (born April 13, 1998) is an American-born Canadian professional [[ice hockey]] [[Centre (ice hockey)|centre]] who is currently playing for the [[ |
'''Garrett Pilon''' (born April 13, 1998), is an American-born Canadian professional [[ice hockey]] [[Centre (ice hockey)|centre]] who is currently playing for the [[Belleville Senators]] in the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) while under contract to the [[Ottawa Senators]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). He was drafted 87th overall, in the third round of the [[2016 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Washington Capitals]]. |
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==Playing career== |
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Pilon played [[major junior hockey]] with the [[Kamloops Blazers]] of the [[Western Hockey League]]. He was drafted 87th overall by the [[Washington Capitals]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) in the third round of the [[2016 NHL Entry Draft]].<ref name="post">{{cite web |last1=Khurshudyan |first1=Isabelle |title=Son of former NHL tough guy, Caps draft pick Garrett Pilon plays a different style |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capitals-insider/wp/2016/06/29/the-son-of-a-former-nhl-tough-guy-caps-draft-pick-garrett-pilon-plays-a-different-style/ |work=The Washington Post |access-date=May 8, 2021 |date=June 29, 2016}}</ref> On March 30, 2017, Pilon signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals and was assigned to their [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Hershey Bears]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/sports/pilon-of-blazers-inks-deal-with-capitals-4369422 |title=Pilon of Blazers inks deal with Capitals |work=Kamloops This Week |date=March 30, 2017 |access-date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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Over the first three years of his professional career, Pilon spent the majority of the time with Hershey.<ref name="resign">{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/capitals-re-sign-forward-garrett-pilon-two-year-deal/ |title=Capitals re-sign forward Garrett Pilon to two-year deal |work=Sportsnet |date=June 17, 2021 |access-date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> During the {{nhly|2020}} season, on May 8, 2021, Pilon was recalled by the Capitals and made his NHL debut against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Capitals' Garrett Pilon: Set to debut Saturday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/capitals-garrett-pilon-set-to-debut-saturday/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=May 8, 2021 |date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> In the offseason Pilon re-signed with the Capitals to a two-year contract.<ref name="resign"/> In the following {{nhly|2021}} season, he was recalled after [[Lars Eller]] contracted [[COVID-19]]. At the time, he was leading the Hershey Bears in points. On November 16, 2021, Pilon scored his first career NHL goal against the [[Anaheim Ducks]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/capitals-garrett-pilon-gets-first-nhl-goal/ |title=Capitals' Garrett Pilon: Gets first NHL goal |work=CBS Sports |date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=October 20, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Capitals - Anaheim Ducks - November 16th, 2021|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-ana/2021/11/16/2021020243|access-date=2021-12-15|website=NHL.com}}</ref> |
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While playing for the Hershey Bears during the [[2022–23 AHL season|2022–23 season]], Pilon scored an overtime goal in game five of the 2023 [[Calder Cup]] finals, to give the Bears a 3–2 series lead against the [[Coachella Valley Firebirds]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calder Cup Finals: Hershey Bears 1, Coachella Valley Firebirds 0 OT (Game 5)|url=https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2023/06/calder-cup-finals-hershey-bears-1-coachella-valley-firebirds-0-ot-game-5.html |work=Penn Live |last=Flounders |first=Bob |date=June 17, 2023 |access-date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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The Bears went on to win their 12th Calder Cup in game seven.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hershey Bears win 12th Calder Cup in thrilling overtime Game 7 victory over Coachella Valley Firebirds|url=https://www.abc27.com/sports/hershey-bears/live-updates-calder-cup-finals-game-7-hershey-bears-vs-coachella-valley-firebirds/ |work=ABC 27 |last=Berube |first=Allie | date = June 26, 2023 | access-date = June 26, 2023}}</ref> |
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As an [[unrestricted free agent]] from the Capitals, Pilon was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators on July 1, 2023.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/free-agency-day-one/c-345176082 | title = Free Agency day one | publisher = [[Ottawa Senators]] | date = July 1, 2023 | access-date = July 1, 2023 |via=NHL.com}}</ref> Pilon attended Ottawa's 2023 training camp, but was placed on [[Waivers (NHL)|waivers]] on September 30, 2023. After going unclaimed, he was assigned to Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the [[Belleville Senators]], to start the [[2023–24 AHL season|2023–24 season]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/news/cutdown-day-senators-place-2019-first-rounder-lassi-thomson-on-waivers |title=Cutdown Day: Senators Place 2019 First-Rounder Lassi Thomson on Waivers |work=The Hockey News |last=Warne |first=Steve |date=September 30, 2023 |access-date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> Pilon played the entire season with Belleville, finishing with 18 goals and a total of 47 points in 62 games. He signed a two-year, two-way deal to stay with Ottawa on July 1, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/senators-sign-garrett-pilon-on-two-year-two-way-contract/ |title=Senators sign Garrett Pilon on two-year, two-way contract |work=Sportsnet |date=July 1, 2024 |access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Pilon |
Pilon was born in [[Mineola, New York]] while his father, [[Rich Pilon|Rich]], played 15 seasons in the NHL, most notably for the [[New York Islanders]].<ref name="post"/> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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| [[2021–22 AHL season|2021–22]] || Hershey Bears || AHL |
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| [[2021–22 NHL season|2021–22]] || Washington Capitals || NHL |
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| [[2022–23 AHL season|2022–23]] || Hershey Bears || AHL |
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| 53 || 11 || 18 || 29 || 24 |
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| 20 || 4 || 6 || 10 || 6 |
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| [[2023–24 AHL season|2023–24]] || [[Belleville Senators]] || AHL |
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| 62 || 18 || 29 || 47 || 12 |
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==Awards and honours== |
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| colspan="3" | [[American Hockey League|AHL]] |
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| [[Calder Cup]] |
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| [[2023 Calder Cup playoffs|2023]] |
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| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://theahl.com/sweeter-by-the-dozen-hershey-wins-12th-cup |title=Sweeter by the dozen: Hershey wins 12th Cup | publisher=[[American Hockey League]] |date=June 22, 2023 |access-date=June 22, 2023}}</ref> |
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[[Category:1998 births]] |
[[Category:1998 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Belleville Senators players]] |
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[[Category:Canadian ice hockey centres]] |
[[Category:Canadian ice hockey centres]] |
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[[Category:Everett Silvertips players]] |
[[Category:Everett Silvertips players]] |
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[[Category:Hershey Bears players]] |
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[[Category:Ice hockey |
[[Category:Ice hockey players from New York (state)]] |
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[[Category:Kamloops Blazers players]] |
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[[Category:Washington Capitals draft picks]] |
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[[Category:Washington Capitals players]] |
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[[Category:Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States]] |
Latest revision as of 11:51, 21 August 2024
Garrett Pilon | |||
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Born |
Mineola, New York, U.S. | April 13, 1998||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Ottawa Senators Belleville Senators (AHL) Washington Capitals | ||
NHL draft |
87th overall, 2016 Washington Capitals | ||
Playing career | 2018–present |
Garrett Pilon (born April 13, 1998), is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 87th overall, in the third round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals.
Playing career
[edit]Pilon played major junior hockey with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League. He was drafted 87th overall by the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the third round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1] On March 30, 2017, Pilon signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals and was assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hershey Bears.[2]
Over the first three years of his professional career, Pilon spent the majority of the time with Hershey.[3] During the 2020–21 season, on May 8, 2021, Pilon was recalled by the Capitals and made his NHL debut against the Philadelphia Flyers.[4] In the offseason Pilon re-signed with the Capitals to a two-year contract.[3] In the following 2021–22 season, he was recalled after Lars Eller contracted COVID-19. At the time, he was leading the Hershey Bears in points. On November 16, 2021, Pilon scored his first career NHL goal against the Anaheim Ducks.[5][6]
While playing for the Hershey Bears during the 2022–23 season, Pilon scored an overtime goal in game five of the 2023 Calder Cup finals, to give the Bears a 3–2 series lead against the Coachella Valley Firebirds.[7] The Bears went on to win their 12th Calder Cup in game seven.[8]
As an unrestricted free agent from the Capitals, Pilon was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators on July 1, 2023.[9] Pilon attended Ottawa's 2023 training camp, but was placed on waivers on September 30, 2023. After going unclaimed, he was assigned to Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, to start the 2023–24 season.[10] Pilon played the entire season with Belleville, finishing with 18 goals and a total of 47 points in 62 games. He signed a two-year, two-way deal to stay with Ottawa on July 1, 2024.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Pilon was born in Mineola, New York while his father, Rich, played 15 seasons in the NHL, most notably for the New York Islanders.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2015–16 | Kamloops Blazers | WHL | 71 | 15 | 32 | 47 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
2016–17 | Kamloops Blazers | WHL | 67 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||
2016–17 | Hershey Bears | AHL | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2017–18 | Kamloops Blazers | WHL | 39 | 18 | 26 | 44 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Everett Silvertips | WHL | 30 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 8 | ||
2018–19 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 71 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
2019–20 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 61 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 60 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
2021–22 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 53 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | ||
2023–24 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 62 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | ||
NHL totals | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
Awards and honours
[edit]Award | Year | |
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AHL | ||
Calder Cup | 2023 | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Khurshudyan, Isabelle (June 29, 2016). "Son of former NHL tough guy, Caps draft pick Garrett Pilon plays a different style". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Pilon of Blazers inks deal with Capitals". Kamloops This Week. March 30, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Capitals re-sign forward Garrett Pilon to two-year deal". Sportsnet. June 17, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Capitals' Garrett Pilon: Set to debut Saturday". CBS Sports. May 8, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Capitals' Garrett Pilon: Gets first NHL goal". CBS Sports. November 17, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Washington Capitals - Anaheim Ducks - November 16th, 2021". NHL.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ Flounders, Bob (June 17, 2023). "Calder Cup Finals: Hershey Bears 1, Coachella Valley Firebirds 0 OT (Game 5)". Penn Live. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Berube, Allie (June 26, 2023). "Hershey Bears win 12th Calder Cup in thrilling overtime Game 7 victory over Coachella Valley Firebirds". ABC 27. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Free Agency day one". Ottawa Senators. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Warne, Steve (September 30, 2023). "Cutdown Day: Senators Place 2019 First-Rounder Lassi Thomson on Waivers". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Senators sign Garrett Pilon on two-year, two-way contract". Sportsnet. July 1, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ "Sweeter by the dozen: Hershey wins 12th Cup". American Hockey League. June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Belleville Senators players
- Canadian ice hockey centres
- Everett Silvertips players
- Hershey Bears players
- Ice hockey players from New York (state)
- Kamloops Blazers players
- Washington Capitals draft picks
- Washington Capitals players
- Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States