Xavier Bourgault

Xavier Bourgault (born October 22, 2002) is a Canadian ice hockey forward currently playing for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Xavier Bourgault
Born (2002-10-22) October 22, 2002
L'Islet, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Centre/Right Wing
Shoots Right
QMJHL team Shawinigan Cataractes
NHL Draft 22nd overall, 2021
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career TBD–present

Career

Making his QMJHL debut with the Shawinigan Cataractes in 2018–19, Bourgault recorded 7 goals and 20 points in 62 games. In 2019–20, he increased his offensive output to 33 goals and 71 points in 63 games, for a 1.13 points per game rate. His points per game rate was raised yet again to 1.38 in 2020–21, as he recorded 20 goals and 40 points in 29 games. Recording only six penalty minutes that season, he was named a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, the QMJHL's award for sportsmanship.[1] On July 23, 2021, Bourgault was drafted 22nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

References
  1. Beneteau, Josh (July 22, 2021). "Prospect of Interest:'Elite' offensive talent Xavier Bourgault". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  2. Jacklin, Jordan (July 23, 2021). "Oilers Select Xavier Bourgault with the 22nd Overall Pick". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
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