Caleb Desnoyers (born April 11, 2007) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.
| Caleb Desnoyers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 11, 2007 Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| QMJHL team | Moncton Wildcats | ||
| NHL draft | Eligible 2025 | ||
Playing career
editDesnoyers played for the Saint-Hyacinthe Gaulois of the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League at 15 years old. During his first season with the team he recorded 23 goals and 30 assists in 42 games. He ranked second in the league in scoring with 53 points.[1]
On June 9, 2023, Desnoyers was drafted first overall by the Moncton Wildcats in the 2023 QMJHL Draft.[2][3] During the 2023–24 season, in his rookie season, he recorded 20 goals and 36 assists in 60 regular season games. Among rookies, he ranked third in points, power-play assists (18) and face-off efficiency (53.9%).[4] Following the season he was named to the Rookie All-Star Team.[5] He was also named a finalist for the Michel Bergeron Trophy.[6]
On October 22, 2024, Desnoyers was selected to compete in the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge.[7] On November 3, 2024, he scored his first career hat-trick.[8] He finished the week with five goals and three assists in three games and was subsequently named to the QMJHL Team of the Week for the week ending November 5, 2024.[9][10]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Canada
| ||
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World U18 Championships | ||
 |
2024 Finland | |
On October 23, 2023, Desnoyers was selected to represent Canada White at the 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.[11][12] During the tournament he recorded three goals and two assists in eight games and won a gold medal.[13]
On April 16, 2024, Desnoyers was selected to represent Canada at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships.[14][15] During the tournament he recorded one goal and four assists in five games and won a gold medal.[16] In August 2024, he represented Canada at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.[17] During the tournament he recorded one goal and four assists in five games and won his third gold medal in nine months.[18][19]
Personal life
editDesnoyers' father, David, played major junior ice hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the now-defunct Saint-Hyacinthe Laser. His older brother, Elliot, is a professional ice hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).[20]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2023–24 | Moncton Wildcats | QMJHL | 60 | 20 | 36 | 56 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| QMJHL totals | 60 | 20 | 36 | 56 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canada White | U17 | 
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2024 | Canada | HG18 |
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2024 | Canada | U18 |
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | |
| Junior totals | 18 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 18 | ||||
References
edit- ^ Brien, David (March 30, 2023). "2023 QMJHL Draft Under the Microscope: Caleb Desnoyers". chl.ca. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Tidcombe, Matt (June 10, 2023). "Desnoyers selected first overall in QMJHL Draft". chl.ca. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Brad (June 10, 2023). "Cats select Desnoyers at #1, make more news in Round 1". chl.ca. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Barrett, Kevin Barrett (April 9, 2024). "Wildcats' Desnoyers nominated for QMJHL rookie award". Telegraph-Journal. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Caleb Desnoyers named to 2023-24 Rookie All-Star Team". chl.ca. May 7, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Desnoyers named Michel-Bergeron Trophy finalist". chl.ca. April 9, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Morreale, Mike G. (October 22, 2024). "22 CHL players selected for 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge". NHL.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Desnoyers puts on 5-point show in Cats 7-4 win". chl.ca. November 3, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Desnoyers named to QMJHL Team of the Week". chl.ca. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Barrett, Kevin Barrett (November 5, 2024). "Around the Q: Caleb Desnoyers shines as Wildcats' star player". Telegraph-Journal. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian rosters named for 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". Hockey Canada. October 23, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Boucher, Jeremy (October 26, 2023). "The Best U17 Players In The World to Face-Off". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Canada White atop podium at 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". Hockey Canada. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "National Men's Under-18 Team roster named for 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship". Hockey Canada. April 16, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "19 CHLers named to Team Canada's roster for the 2024 IIHF U18, including Wildcats' Desnoyers". chl.ca. April 17, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Desnoyers among 25 CHL players to earn U18 Gold". chl.ca. May 7, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Vickers, Aaron (July 30, 2024). "Desnoyers among top 2025 NHL Draft prospects to play for Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup". NHL.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Mullaly, Lauren (August 13, 2024). "Desnoyers earns 3rd gold medal in 9 months at Hlinka Gretzky Cup". chl.ca. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ La Rose, Jason (August 4, 2024). "By the numbers: Team Canada and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup". Hockey Canada. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Lavoie, Eric (April 24, 2023). "Another Gaulois in the Desnoyers family". Hockey Canada. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database