Defenseman who was picked seventh overall in the NHL entry draft held in Las Vegas this June, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators.
On Tuesday, Steve Staios, the Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager, announced the deal.
The 18-year-old Yakemchuk, hailing from Fort McMurray, Alberta, has spent the last three seasons with the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League, where he achieved career highs in goals (30), assists (41), points (71), and penalty minutes (120), ranking second in scoring for the team.
“Carter has a bright future ahead of him,” Staios noted. “He’s an offensively talented defenseman with a competitive edge and an NHL-ready shot. With continued development, we anticipate he will become a vital part of our defensive lineup for many years.”
Standing six feet three inches tall and weighing 201 pounds, Yakemchuk recently participated in Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Showcase in preparation for the IIHF 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa.
This report was first published by The Canadian Press on August 6, 2024.
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