Gabriel Fortier

Gabriel Fortier
Gabriel Fortier
	Fortier in 2020
Born	February 6, 2000 (age 24); Lachine, Quebec, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P); Cur. team	Tampa Bay Lightning; Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
NHL draft	59th overall, 2018; Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career	2019–present

Gabriel Fortier (born February 6, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Syracuse Crunch 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 2018 NHL Entry Draft 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.^[1]^[2]

On June 23, 2018, the Lightning selected Fortier with the 59th overall pick in the 2nd-round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Fortier recorded 26 goals and 33 assists during his draft year with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.^[3]

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.^[4]

Professional

On November 29, 2021, Fortier was recalled by the Lightning.^[5] On November 30, 2021, Fortier made his NHL debut with the Lightning against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center.^[6]

On June 21, 2023, the Lightning re-signed Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract.^[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2016–17	Baie-Comeau Drakkar	QMJHL	25	11	6	17	4	1	0	0	0	0
2017–18	Baie-Comeau Drakkar	QMJHL	66	26	33	59	59	5	3	1	4	0
2018–19	Baie-Comeau Drakkar	QMJHL	68	35	48	83	27	7	1	2	3	6
2018–19	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2019–20	Baie-Comeau Drakkar	QMJHL	36	17	15	32	16	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Moncton Wildcats	QMJHL	28	15	16	31	10	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Moncton Wildcats	QMJHL	13	6	2	8	6	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	30	6	4	10	2	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	72	14	21	35	33	5	0	1	1	6
2021–22	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	10	1	0	1	4	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	67	11	18	29	29	5	0	0	0	0
2022–23	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	1	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	62	13	13	26	12	8	1	4	5	0
NHL totals			11	1	0	1	4	—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	Canada	IH18			5	2	0	2	0
Junior totals					5	2	0	2	0

References

^ "2016-17 QMJHL Preview: The East Division". Sportsnet. September 23, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
^ "2016 QMJHL Entry Draft". Elite Prospects. June 4, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
^ "Katchouk named to 2nd OHL All-Rookie Team". Tampa Bay Times. June 23, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
^ "Wildcats add former Drakkar captain, Gabriel Fortier to the roster". Moncton Wildcats. January 2, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
^ "Lightning recall F Gabriel Fortier from Syracuse". Syracuse Crunch. November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
^ "Fortier surprised by first NHL call-up". Tampa Bay Lightning. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
^ "Lightning re-sign forward Gabriel Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract". NHL.com. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

[1] "2016-17 QMJHL Preview: The East Division". Sportsnet. September 23, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.

[2] "2016 QMJHL Entry Draft". Elite Prospects. June 4, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2021.

[3] "Katchouk named to 2nd OHL All-Rookie Team". Tampa Bay Times. June 23, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2021.

[4] "Wildcats add former Drakkar captain, Gabriel Fortier to the roster". Moncton Wildcats. January 2, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2021.

[5] "Lightning recall F Gabriel Fortier from Syracuse". Syracuse Crunch. November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.

[6] "Fortier surprised by first NHL call-up". Tampa Bay Lightning. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.

[7] "Lightning re-sign forward Gabriel Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract". NHL.com. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]