Alexandre Fortin

Alexandre Fortin
Born (1997-02-25) February 25, 1997
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2017present

Alexandre Fortin (born February 25, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

On September 25, 2016, Fortin signed a three-year contract with the Blackhawks as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was recalled from the Rockford IceHogs by Chicago on October 9, 2018 after Andreas Martinsen suffered a back injury.[2]

Personal life

Fortin's uncle is goaltender Jean-Sébastien Giguère who played in the NHL for 16 years with the Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Colorado Avalanche.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2014–15Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesQMJHL 6711294010 64150
2015–16Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesQMJHL 5419244317 204372
2016–17Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesQMJHL 5222305214 13610164
2017–18Rockford IceHogsAHL 534172122 10000
AHL totals 534172122 10000

References

  1. Neveau, James (September 25, 2016). "Blackhawks Sign Alexandre Fortin to 3-Year Contract". nbcchicago.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  2. "Blackhawks' Alexandre Fortin: Recalled from AHL Rockford". cbssports.com. October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  3. Lazerus, Mark (July 13, 2016). "Undrafted, unsigned Alexandre Fortin the breakout star at camp". chicago.suntimes.com. Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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