Alex Newhook

Alex Newhook (born January 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Colorado Avalanche. 

He won the Stanley Cup in 2022 while playing for the Avalanche.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Newhook played parts of 2 seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and a year and a half with the Boston College Eagles.

During his time with the Grizzlies, Newhook was awarded the Vern Dye Memorial Award for most valuable player and led the league in points. In 2020, he won the Tim Taylor Award, leading all Hockey East freshmen in both points and goals. He was the first Eagle to win the award.

He was drafted 16th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. On March 31, 2021, Newhook signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche. On May 5, Newhook made his NHL debut in a 3-2 loss against the San Jose Sharks. On May 7, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Cale Makar goal in a 3-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings. On May 21, Newhook scored his first NHL goal in a 5–1 Game 3 win against the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. Newhook went on to help the Avalanche defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4 games to 2 in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals to win the Stanley Cup.

On June 27, 2023, the Avalanche traded Newhook to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for prospect Gianni Fairbrother, along with a first and second round pick. On July 11, the Canadiens signed Newhook to a four-year, $11.6-million contract.

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Category:2001 births
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Category:Ice hockey people from Newfoundland and Labrador
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Category:Stanley Cup champions