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Alex Newhook

Alex Newhook is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Alex Newhook is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Montreal Canadiens. He won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

What it is

Alex Newhook is a centre who plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. He was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, and selected 16th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Key details

Newhook played junior hockey with the Victoria Grizzlies and later at Boston College. He made his NHL debut in 2021 and won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022. He was traded to Montreal on June 27, 2023, and signed a four-year contract the following month.

Canadian connection

Newhook is one of the notable Newfoundland-born NHL players. He represented Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, winning a silver medal, and is a first-round draft pick from the province.

In short

  • Canadian centre for the Montreal Canadiens
  • Won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022
  • Traded to Montreal in June 2023
  • First-round draft pick from Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian angle

Newhook is from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, making him one of the notable Newfoundland-born NHL players. His career is of interest to Canadian readers because he has represented Canada internationally and became a first-round NHL draft pick from the province.

Quick questions

Who is Alex Newhook?
Alex Newhook is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
Where is Alex Newhook from?
He is from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Has Alex Newhook won the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Newhook
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, draft selection, and Stanley Cup win.
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/player/alex-newhook-8481618
    Supports: Canadiens roster status, trade to Montreal, draft information, and contract details.
  3. NHL Players' Association — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/16/alex-newhook/
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, position, handedness, and current team.
  4. Boston College Eagles — https://bceagles.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/alex-newhook/13137
    Supports: College team affiliation, position, height, weight, hometown, and prior team.
  5. Colorado Avalanche — https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/avalanche-signs-alex-newhook-323115906
    Supports: Signing of entry-level contract, Victoria Grizzlies history, and Canada World Junior silver medal.
  6. Colorado Avalanche — https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/newfoundland-native-alex-newhook-making-nhl-debut-324371990
    Supports: NHL debut, Newfoundland connection, junior scoring, and college rookie award mention.