Carter George, born on May 20, 2006, is a promising Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently signed with the Los Angeles Kings. At 19 years old, George has already made significant strides in his career, showcasing his skills in various leagues and tournaments. This article delves into his statistics, achievements, and overall profile.
Carter George
Basic Information
- Date of Birth: May 20, 2006
- Place of Birth: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
- Nation: Canada
- Position: G (Goaltender)
- Height: 185 cm / 6'1"
- Weight: 83 kg / 183 lbs
- Catches: Left
- Drafted: 2024, Round 2, #57 overall by Los Angeles Kings
Draft and NHL Rights
George was drafted in the second round, 57th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The Los Angeles Kings hold his NHL rights and signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract on July 25, 2024.
Contract Details
Carter George signed a three-year, $2.625 million entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings. The contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $875,000 through the 2026-27 season.
Here's a breakdown of his contract:
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| Season | Cap Hit | Cap % | AAV | P. Bonuses | S. Bonuses | Base Salary | Total Salary | Minors Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $875,000 | 1.0% | $875,000 | - | - | $87,500 | ENTRY-LEVEL SLIDE | - |
| 2025-26 | $845,833 | 0.9% | $845,833 | $0 | $87,500 | $787,500 | $875,000 | $85,000 |
| 2026-27 | $845,833 | 0.8% | $845,833 | $0 | $87,500 | $787,500 | $875,000 | $85,000 |
| 2027-28 | $845,833 | 0.7% | $845,833 | $0 | - | $787,500 | $875,000 | $85,000 |
| TOTAL | $845,833 | $0 | $262,500 | $2,362,500 | $2,625,000 | $255,000 |
Player Profile and Strengths
George is known for his exceptional puckhandling ability. He is confident and consistently initiates breakouts with accurate stretch passes. Even when pressured, he remains composed and makes smart, quick decisions. On top of his exceptional puckhandling ability, George has a solid technical foundation to fall back on.
According to scouts, George's game is mature beyond his years. His ability to track and anticipate plays, coupled with excellent movement and positioning, allows him to consistently keep the play in front of him. He has the athletic ability to recover when he finds himself out of position. His upright and compact stance allows him to fill more of the net than his counterparts of similar size.
Career Stats
George completed his third OHL season with the Owen Sound Attack, compiling a 17-22-6 record with a 3.36 GAA and .909 save percentage. His save percentage in the OHL was seventh best in the league, and his GAA sat him 16th among goalies with at least 20 starts, which gives us an inkling to the level of rubber he saw.
Here's an overview of his stats from different teams and leagues:
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | LOT | L | GA | GAA | SV% | SO | PIM | Playoffs GP | Playoffs W | Playoffs LOT | Playoffs L | Playoffs GAA | Playoffs SV% | Playoffs SO | Playoffs PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | Team Minnesota | Brick Invitational | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.15 | 0.941 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2021-22 | Thunder Bay Kings U16 AAA | U16 AAA | 24 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.42 | 0.920 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022-23 | Owen Sound Attack | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2.41 | 0.924 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2022-23 | St. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Career Transfers
- Los Angeles Kings to Owen Sound Attack: G (2025-09-22)
- Owen Sound Attack to Ontario Reign: G (2025-04-07)
- Owen Sound Attack to Los Angeles Kings: G (2024-07-25)
- Thunder Bay Kings U16 AAA to Owen Sound Attack: G (2022-09-04)
- Thunder Bay Kings U16 AAA to St. Marys Lincolns: G (2022-08-20)
Awards and Achievements
Carter George has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his young career:
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- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold Medal (2023-2024)
- U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team (2023-2024)
- U18 WJC Gold Medal (2023-2024)
- U18 WJC All-Star Team (2023-2024)
- U18 WJC Best Goaltender (2023-2024)
- OHL Scholastic Player of the Year (Bobby Smith Trophy) (2023-2024)
- OHL Top Academic High School Player (Ivan Tennant Award) (2023-2024)
- OHL Third All-Star Team (2023-2024)
- OHL First All-Rookie Team (2023-2024)
- CHL All-Rookie Team (2023-2024)
- U20 WJC Best SVS% (2024-2025)
- U20 WJC Best GAA (2024-2025)
- U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team (2024-2025)
- OHL Second All-Star Team (2024-2025)
Carter George with a FIFTY-SAVE shutout in Barrie!
Carter George in Action
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