Sam Colangelo

Samuel Michael Colangelo (born December 26, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Ducks in the second round, 36th overall, of the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Early life and high school Colangelo was born on December 26, 2001, in Stoneham, Massachusetts. He has an older brother named Michael. In high school, he attended Lawrence Academy, where he played on the ice hockey team and scored 34 goals with 70 assists.

Amateur Colangelo played two seasons with the Chicago Steel in the United States Hockey League (USHL). Colangelo opted for the National Hockey League (NHL) draft. He was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round, 36th overall, of the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Colangelo was recruited by Northeastern University, which is situated just from his home in Stoneham. Colangelo was named to the All-NCHC Team with Western Michigan along with teammate Luke Grainger.

Professional Having concluded his senior year with the Broncos, Colangelo was originally signed to a professional try-out contract the Ducks AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, on April 2, 2024. He made his professional debut with the Gulls and after four successful regular season games he was signed to a two-year, entry-level with the Anaheim Ducks on April 12, 2024. Colangelo immediately joined the Ducks roster to conclude the season and scored his first goal on goaltender Dustin Wolf in his NHL debut in a 6–3 defeat to the Calgary Flames on April 13, 2024.

Colangelo was assigned to Anaheim's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, to start the 2024–25 season. He was recalled by the Ducks on November 18 to replace the injured Mason McTavish. He made his NHL season debut on November 19 playing on the fourth line in a 3–2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

International play

Colangelo was named to Team USA for the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He scored one goal in the tournament as Team USA won gold.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors Award YearCollege All-NCHC First Team 2024 USHL Best plus minus (+32) 2020