Dillon Fournier | |
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Born | June 15, 1994 Dorval, Quebec, Canada |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) |
Position | Defence |
Shoots | Left |
Played for | Rockford IceHogs |
NHL Draft | 48th overall, 2012 Chicago Blackhawks |
Playing career | 2014–2017 |
Dillon Fournier (born June 15, 1994) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who formerly played for the Indy Fuel in the ECHL as a prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).
He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing Career[]
Dillon was picked first overall by the Lewiston Maineiacs in the 2010 QMJHL Entry Draft and competed with Team Quebec at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. After one season, he was traded by the Maineiacs to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.
He was recognized for his outstanding play when he was chosen for the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game.
On March 10, 2014, the Chicago Blackhawks signed him to a three-year entry-level contract.
On June 8, 2017, Dillon retired from professional hockey due to a chronic shoulder injury that limited him to only 13 games between the AHL and ECHL over the past two years.
Accolades[]
Award | Year | |
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World U-17 Hockey Challenge | 2011 | |
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game | 2011–12 |