Oliver Moore (born January 22, 2005) is an American college ice hockey center for the University of Minnesota of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[1] He was drafted 19th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

Oliver Moore
Born (2005-01-22) January 22, 2005 (age 19)
Mounds View, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NCAA team University of Minnesota
NHL draft 19th overall, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career TBD–present

Playing career edit

In his draft-eligible year, Moore scored 31 goals and finished with 75 points in 61 games.[3]

International play edit

Medal record
Representing   United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  2024 Sweden
World U18 Championships
  2023 Switzerland

At the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, Moore recorded a point in every game, including an assist on the overtime-winning goal in the gold medal game.[4]

On December 16, 2023, Moore was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[5]

Career statistics edit

Regular season and playoffs edit

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Totino-Grace High USHS 25 7 28 35 6 2 0 1 1 0
2020–21 Totino-Grace High USHS 17 17 21 38 6
2021–22 U.S. National Development Team USHL 32 12 14 26 2
2022–23 U.S. National Development Team USHL 23 8 17 25 12
2023–24 University of Minnesota B1G 39 9 24 33 8
NCAA totals 39 9 24 33 8

International edit

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2023 United States U18   7 4 5 9 0
2024 United States WJC   7 1 2 3 0
Junior totals 14 5 7 12 0

Awards and honors edit

Award Year
College
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2024 [6]

References edit

  1. ^ Masters, Mark (June 20, 2023). "How USNTDP's Moore became fastest skater in the NHL draft". TSN. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Wheeler, Scott. "Top 2023 NHL Draft prospect Oliver Moore's speed is a 'superpower'". The Athletic. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  3. ^ McLellan, Sarah. "Mounds View's Oliver Moore is racing his way up NHL draft rankings". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Kierszenblat, Adam (May 16, 2023). "Canucks 2023 NHL Draft Target: Oliver Moore". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Gauthier leads United States 2024 World Junior roster". NHL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
2023
Succeeded by
Incumbent