Will Butcher

Will Butcher (born January 6, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Butcher was selected in the fifth round, 123rd overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Will Butcher
Born (1995-01-06) January 6, 1995
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, U.S.[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team New Jersey Devils
National team  United States
NHL Draft 123rd overall, 2013
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2017present

Playing career

Butcher played college hockey at the University of Denver from 2013 to 2017. For his play in the 2016–17 season, Butcher won the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in men's college hockey.[2] He was also named a NCHC First-Team All-Star, NCHC Player of the Year, and NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year for 2016–17.[3] He helped Denver win the 2017 NCAA Championship.[4]

On August 27, 2017, as an NHL free agent, Butcher signed a two-year, entry-level maximum contract with the New Jersey Devils worth an annual base salary of $925,000.[5]

After participating in his first training camp with the Devils, Butcher made the Devils' opening night roster for the 2017–18 season.[6] In the Devils' home opener, Butcher made his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche on October 7, 2017, a game in which he became the first Devils' player in franchise history to record three points in his debut, registering three assists on the power play in a 4–1 victory.[7]

On July 31, 2019, Butcher signed a three-year contract extension with the Devils.[8] On February 18, 2020, Butcher suffered a season-ending injury during the game between the Devils and St. Louis Blues. He appeared in 56 games, recording four goals and 17 assists during the 2019–20 season.[9][10]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
2018 Denmark
World U18 Championships
2012 Czech Republic
2013 Russia

Butcher was named to the senior United States roster to compete at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11Madison Capitols 18U AAAT1EHL341020302
2010–11Dubuque Fighting SaintsUSHL20220
2011–12U.S. NTDP JuniorsUSHL3128104
2011–12U.S. NTDP U17USDP46823318
2011–12U.S. NTDP U18USDP100222
2012–13U.S. NTDP JuniorsUSHL26310132
2012–13U.S. NTDP U18USDP671126378
2013–14University of DenverNCHC3888168
2014–15University of DenverNCHC38414188
2015–16University of DenverNCHC399233219
2016–17University of DenverNCHC437303718
2017–18New Jersey DevilsNHL8153944851340
2018–19New Jersey DevilsNHL784263018
2019–20New Jersey DevilsNHL56417216
NHL totals 2151382953251340

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 United States U17 50662
2012 United States WJC18 60002
2013 United States WJC18 72242
2014 United States WJC 5th 52352
2015 United States WJC 5th 50110
2018 United States WC 101230
Junior totals 28412168
Senior totals 101230

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
NCHC First All-Star Team 2016, 2017
AHCA West Second-Team All-American 2016
NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year 2017
NCHC Player of the Year 2017
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2017 [12]
NCAA All-Tournament Team 2017 [13]
NCAA West First All-Star Team 2017
Hobey Baker Award 2017 [2]
NHL
All-Rookie Team 2018

References

  1. Milewski, Todd D. (April 8, 2017). "College hockey: Sun Prairie's Will Butcher becomes first Wisconsin-born player to win Hobey Baker Award". madison.com. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  2. "Will Butcher Named Best Player in College Hockey". news.du.edu. April 8, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  3. NCHC (March 16, 2017). "Denver, WMU Take Home Top Honors at 2017 NCHC Awards Celebration".
  4. "Butcher Helps Denver Win NCAA Championship". Colorado Avalanche. May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  5. "Devils agree to terms on a two-year entry-level deal with Will Butcher". NHL.com. August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  6. "Devils announce roster for start of 2017-18 NHL season". NHL.com. October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
  7. Morreale, Mike G. (October 7, 2017). "Butcher helps Devils top Avalanche". NHL.com. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
  8. "RELEASE: Devils Re-Sign Butcher". NHL.com. July 31, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  9. Ryan, Chris (February 18, 2020). "Devils shut out by Blues as Will Butcher, Nick Merkley leave with injuries". NJ.com. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  10. Ryan, Chris (March 5, 2020). "Devils' Will Butcher out for rest of season following surgery | What it means". NJ.com. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  11. "2018 U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  12. "2016-2017 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  13. "Denver Survives, Claims 8th National Championship". Inside Hockey. April 9, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Jimmy Vesey
Hobey Baker Award
2016–17
Succeeded by
Adam Gaudette
Preceded by
Ethan Prow
NCHC Player of the Year
2016–17
Succeeded by
Henrik Borgström
Preceded by
Ethan Prow
NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year
2016–17
Succeeded by
Scott Perunovich


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