Vegas Golden Knights sign Maxime Comtois to professional tryout
The 24-year-old forward will attend the Vegas Golden Knights training camp
VEGAS (September 12, 2023) – Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, September 12, that the team has signed forward Maxime Comtois to a professional tryout agreement.
Comtois, 24, has spent five seasons with the Anaheim Ducks since being drafted by the club in the second round (50th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The forward has played 210 games during his time in Anaheim and scored 86 points (38 G, 48 A). During the shortened 2020-21 season, Comtois led the Ducks in career-highs in goals (16), assists (17) and points (33) in 55 games.
On the international stage, the Longueuil, Quebec native has represented his country around the world at several events, including the 2021 IIHF World Championship, where Canada won the gold medal. Before playing professionally, Comtois spent four seasons in the QMJHL with Voltigeurs de Drummondville (2018-19) and Tigres de Victoriaville (2015-18).
Maxime Comtois, striker
Place of birth:
Longueuil, Q.C
Height:
6-2
Weight:
210 pounds.
Year old:
24
The hit:
LEFT
Comment:
-Played with the Anaheim Ducks for 5 seasons and scored 86 points (38 G, 48 A)
-Led the Ducks in scoring in the 2020-21 season with 33 points (16 G, 17 A) in 55 games
-Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Championship, with six points (4 G, 2 A) in 10 games, and a silver medal at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.
-Spent three years in the QMJHL with the Drummondville Voltigeurs (2018-19) and Victoriaville Tigres (2015-18)
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