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Vincent Desharnais
Desharnais with the Edmonton Oilers in 2023
Born (1996-05-29) May 29, 1996 (age 28)
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight 226 lb (103 kg; 16 st 2 lb)
NHL team
Former teams		 Pittsburgh Penguins
Edmonton Oilers
Vancouver Canucks
NHL draft 183rd overall, 2016
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2019–present

Vincent Desharnais (born May 29, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the seventh round, 183rd overall, in the 2016 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

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Amateur

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Desharnais played college hockey with Providence College from 2015 to 2019, after playing a season for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). He was a 7th-round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL entry draft, in his third year of draft eligibility.[1][2]

Professional

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After playing three seasons of minor pro with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL and the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL), Desharnais was signed in March 2022 by the Oilers to a two-year, entry-level contract.[3]

During the 2022–23 season, Desharnais was recalled by the Oilers and played his first NHL game on January 11, 2023, a 6–2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks.[4]

Desharnais scored his first career NHL goal on October 29, 2023, in an outdoor game against the Calgary Flames where the Oilers won 5–2.[5]

On July 1, 2024, Desharnais signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks as an unrestricted free agent.[6]

On January 31, 2025, Desharnais was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins along with a conditional 2025 first-round pick, forward Danton Heinen and right wing prospect Melvin Fernström in exchange for defenceman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O'Connor.[7]

Personal life

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Desharnais is the youngest in his family. His father, Jacques, and brother, Alex, have been cited by Desharnais as his hockey-playing influences.[8]

In January 2023, 10 days after his first NHL game, Desharnais spoke about his enjoyment of the finer things his new role in the NHL has given him.[9] In another interview, Desharnais clarified: "I waited 10 years to get my chance. I won't waste it [...] I think I'm bringing something that the team doesn't have as much, in terms of grit and intensity".[10]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Northwood School USHS 37 5 16 21 12 — — — — —
2014–15 Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL 54 1 4 5 52 12 1 7 8 0
2015–16 Providence College HE 19 1 1 2 8 — — — — —
2016–17 Providence College HE 32 2 1 3 22 — — — — —
2017–18 Providence College HE 38 0 11 11 36 — — — — —
2018–19 Providence College HE 42 5 8 13 32 — — — — —
2019–20 Wichita Thunder ECHL 31 0 13 13 24 — — — — —
2019–20 Bakersfield Condors AHL 6 0 0 0 7 — — — — —
2020–21 Wichita Thunder ECHL 6 0 4 4 14 — — — — —
2020–21 Bakersfield Condors AHL 37 0 10 10 36 6 0 1 1 6
2021–22 Bakersfield Condors AHL 66 5 22 27 55 5 0 1 1 2
2022–23 Bakersfield Condors AHL 13 0 2 2 19 — — — — —
2022–23 Edmonton Oilers NHL 36 0 5 5 31 12 0 2 2 8
2023–24 Edmonton Oilers NHL 78 1 10 11 54 16 0 1 1 22
2024–25 Vancouver Canucks NHL 34 0 3 3 34 — — — — —
NHL totals 148 1 18 19 119 28 0 3 3 30

Awards and honours

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Award Year
College
Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman 2019
ECHL
All-Star Game 2020

Philanthropy

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In 2019, Desharnais was announced as a nominee for the Hockey Humanitarian Award.[11] The award is presented annually to an NCAA student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership in volunteerism. Desharnais was recognized for an event he hosted, "PC Beats Cancer" an event in which over $5,100 was raised for the Gloria Gemma Foundation.[citation needed]

In 2020, Desharnais raised over $6,000 for the Défi Tête rasée Leucan to shave his head.[citation needed] In 2022, Desharnais helped Kevin Raphael and Leucan – with his second shaved head challenge – raise over $50,000.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Spector, Mark (January 11, 2023). "Desharnais' Oilers debut is as unlikely as it gets — and he's not taking it for granted". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Wilkins, Reid (January 10, 2023). "Vincent Desharnais poised to make debut with Edmonton Oilers". Global News. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Oilers sign Samorukov, Desharnais and Hamblin". Edmonton Oilers. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "Strong debut for Desharnais; Kostin up, Jesse down". wetaskiwintimes.com. January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "Big Stage for Vinny's First NHL Goal". nhl.com. October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "Canucks Agree to Terms with Defenceman Vincent Desharnais on a Two-Year contract". nhl.com. National Hockey League. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "Penguins Acquire Conditional 2025 First-Round Pick and Three Players From Vancouver for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor". NHL.com. January 31, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  8. ^ "#13 - Vincent Desharnais | Hockey (FR) - Inspire - Living SISU (podcast)". Listen Notes. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  9. ^ "OILERS NOTES: Being called up to the NHL starting to sink in for Desharnais". edmontonsun. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  10. ^ "'I won't waste it': Desharnais making the most of NHL shot helping Oilers win 6 straight". Edmonton. January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Suburban, Mark Lidbetter The. "Vincent Desharnais tapped as a Nominee for the 2019 Hockey Humanitarian Award". The Suburban Newspaper. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
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