Nate Danielson

Nate Danielson (born September 27, 2004) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL) as a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted ninth overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Nate Danielson
Born (2004-09-27) September 27, 2004
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Detroit Red Wings
Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
NHL Draft 9th overall, 2023
Detroit Red Wings

Playing career

Danielson made his WHL debut for the Brandon Wheat Kings during the 2020–21 season and recorded three goals and 12 assists in 24 games. During the 2021–22 season, he averaged over a point-per-game and recorded 23 goals and 34 assists in 53 games. During the 2022–23 season, he served as captain and was the team leaders with 33 goals, 45 assists, 78 points, 13 power play goals 38 power play points and three shorthanded goals.[1][2] He was named to the WHL East Division's Second All-Star Team and competed at the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. In three seasons for the Wheat Kings of the WHL he recorded 59 goals and 91 assists for 150 points in 145 games.[3]

Danielson was drafted ninth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[4] On July 12, 2023, the Red Wings signed Danielson to a three-year, entry-level contract.[5][6] He made his preseason debut for the Red Wings on September 26, 2023, and scored a goal in a 4–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.[7][8]

International play
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Winter Youth Olympics
Bronze medal – third place2020 Lausanne

Danielson represented Canada at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he recorded two goals and one assist in four games and won a bronze medal.[9][10]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 24312158 —————
2021–22 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 5323345734 61232
2022–23 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 6833457838 —————
WHL totals 145599115080 61232

References
  1. Roth, Thomas (June 28, 2023). "Red Wings select center Nate Danielson ninth overall in 2023 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. "Nate Danielson picked ninth overall by Detroit". The Brandon Sun. June 29, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  3. "Danielson named to East all-star team". The Brandon Sun. March 28, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  4. St. James, Helene (June 28, 2023). "NHL draft 2023: Detroit Red Wings select center Nate Danielson with No. 9 pick". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  5. "Red Wings sign Nate Danielson to entry-level contract". NHL.com. July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  6. St. James, Helene (July 12, 2023). "Detroit Red Wings sign 2023 first-rounder Nate Danielson". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  7. St. James, Helene (September 26, 2023). "Detroit Red Wings' draft pick Nate Danielson scores in 4-3 exhibition win over Penguins". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  8. Bultman, Max (September 27, 2023). "Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson shines in preseason opener: 5 observations". The Athletic. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  9. Bergson, Perry (June 27, 2023). "Danielson eager to experience draft". The Brandon Sun. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  10. Steiss, Adam (January 22, 2020). "Canada wins Youth Olympic bronze". IIHF.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.


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