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For the past two seasons, Drew Fortescue played in the shadow of top New York Rangers prospect Gabe Perreault. That doesn’t mean the 20-year-old defenseman failed to impress.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 7

Gabe Perreault viewed as prospect most likely to impact Rangers roster: poll

It probably isn’t a major surprise, but New York Rangers fans sent a very loud and clear message that they believe Gabe Perreault is far and away the prospect who will make the biggest impact on the organization over the course of his career.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 2

Rangers prospects E.J. Emery, Drew Fortescue focused on development not NHL future: ‘it’s a man’s game’

As Vladislav Gavrikov put pen to paper, finalizing his seven-year, $49 million deal with the New York Rangers on Tuesday, two future Blueshirt blue-liners were lacing up their skates for the first day of on-ice sessions at prospects development camp.

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Rangers top defensive prospect makes major career decision

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NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 31

Rangers prospects Gabe Perreault, Drew Fortescue come up short in NCAA Regional Final

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – New York Rangers prospects Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue saw their sophomore seasons with No. 1 overall seed Boston College come to an end Sunday night, when the Eagles fell to defending champion Denver by a score of 3-1 in the NCAA Manchester Regional Final at SNHU Arena.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 29

Rangers prospects Gabe Perreault, Drew Fortescue help Boston College advance in NCAA Tournament

MANCHESTER, NH — The 2025 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship regionals continued Friday with 2023 New York Rangers draftees Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue playing big roles in Boston College’s 3-1 win over Bentley.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 14

New York Rangers NCAA prospect report: World Juniors gold medalists return to Boston College lineup

The NCAA men’s hockey season continued this past weekend, and seven New York Rangers prospects were in action for their respective collegiate teams. Teammates Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue returned to Boston College after helping the United States win gold at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 13

NHL Network host predicts Rangers unsung World Juniors hero ‘going to play in (NHL) for long time’

Though the New York Rangers had two prospects that helped the United States win the gold medal at the 2025 World Junior Championship, it was Gabe Perreault who received more attention and accolades throughout the tournament.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 9

New York Rangers NCAA Prospect Report: Brody Lamb continues scoring

During a week when New York Rangers prospects Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue led the United Stated to their second straight gold medal at the 2025 World Junior Championship, six others returned to NCAA action to begin the New Year.

NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / January 6

Rangers Organization Celebrates Two Top Prospects After Major Victory

The New York Rangers organization have celebrated with two of their top prospects as Team USA defeated Team Finland in overtime at the World Junior Championships in Ottawa.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 6

Rangers picks Gabe Perreault, Drew Fortescue help U.S. win gold again at World Juniors

Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue are two-time gold medalists at the World Junior Championship. For the second straight year, the 2023 New York Rangers draft picks and teammates at Boston College were part of Team USA’s title-winning team.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

U.S. WJC Squad in Good Position for Gold Medal Game

When the final horn sounded on Saturday night, it marked the first time the United States had reached the gold medal game of the World Junior Championship (WJC) in back-to-back years.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 1

Rangers prospects to face-off in quarterfinals of 2025 World Junior Championship

You can be assured that New York Rangers officials will have their full attention on what’s taking place in Ottawa on Thursday afternoon. Their focus will be on three Rangers prospects who’ll play in the quarterfinal game between the United States and Switzerland at the 2025 World Junior Championship.

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Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 4, 2024

No. 3 Boston College Men’s Hockey Secures Overtime Win Over UConn

The No. 3 Boston College Eagles (11-3, 5-2 HE) men’s hockey team defeated the UConn Huskies (7-7-1, 4-6-1 HE) 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday night. The

New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / December 3, 2024

Several top New York Rangers prospects receive invites to Team USA camp for WJC 2025

The New York Rangers have drafted well, as they will have three prospects who have been invited to Team USA's camp to make the WJC 2025 roster. Of those three prospects, former Gold Medal winners Drew Fortescue and Gabe Perrault were invited, along with defenseman EJ Emery.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / December 2, 2024

3 Rangers prospects on preliminary United States roster for 2025 World Junior Championship

Three New York Rangers prospects are on the preliminary 28-man United States roster for the 2025 World Junior Championship. Not surprisingly, forward Gabe Perreault and defenseman Drew Fortescue are on the prelim roster.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / November 18, 2024

First-hand look at Rangers defenseman prospect Drew Fortescue of Boston College

STORRS, CT — Two of the New York Rangers top prospects, forward Gabe Perreault and defenseman Drew Fortescue, not only were selected in the same 2023 NHL Draft, but they are teammates at Boston College and with the United States for the World Junior Championship.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / November 5, 2024

New York Rangers NCAA prospects report: Gabe Perreault earns Hockey East honors

Gabe Perreault scored three more goals for Boston College this past weekend, and the top New York Rangers prospect was named Hockey East Co-Player of the Week.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 14, 2024

New York Rangers NCAA prospect report: Gabe Perreault off and running

Seven New York Rangers prospects were in action this weekend, when their respective teams kicked off NCAA regular-season play. As expected, the spotlight was on New York’s 2023 first-round pick Gabe Perreault.

Boston College Eagles News / BC Interruption / October 6, 2024

Boston College Men’s Hockey 2024-25 Roster Countdown: #5 Drew Fortescue

Name: Drew Fortescue Position: Defense Year: Sophomore Number: 5 Height: 6-2 Hometown: Pearl River, NY Last Season: Fortescue was one of the most consistent defensemen on the Eagles’ backend last year, skating in 40 games and tallying four goals and four points for eight points throughout the season.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / September 20, 2024

2024-25 Boston College Men’s Hockey Player Profile: Drew Fortescue

The Boston College Eagles men’s hockey team kicks off its season on Friday, Oct. 11 against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. As the season draws closer, we’re taking a look and profiling each member of the 2024-25 roster.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / July 29, 2024

Rangers prospect Drew Fortescue shut down at World Junior Summer Showcase

After helping the United States capture the gold medal at he 2024 World Junior Championship, Drew Fortescue was invited again to take part in the World Junior Summer Showcase.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28, 2024

Boston College’s men’s hockey team is stacked with future NHL stars

Ten years from now, we’ll be talking about all the star talent Boston College’s 2023-24 Hockey East team possessed. In a 16-team tournament that features a ton of the “blue blood” schools of college hockey, nobody has the roster or the overall success quite like BC has.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 20, 2024

Rangers’ Understated Prospect Drew Fortescue Developing at BC

The New York Rangers selected defenseman Drew Fortescue with the 90th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, following his draft year season with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) where he tallied 31 points in 84 games.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 4, 2024

Rangers’ Gabe Perreault, Drew Fortescue to play for gold medal with United States at 2024 WJC

It was a rollercoaster ride for Gabe Perreault and the United States on Thursday at the 2024 World Junior Championship. But when the wild ride was over, the New York Rangers prospect helped lead the U.S.