| J. T. Compher | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1995, Northbrook, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb) |
| Position | Centre |
| Shoots | Right |
| NHL team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Ntl. team |  United States of America
|
| NHL Draft | 35th overall, 2013 Buffalo Sabres |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
Joseph Taylor Compher (born April 8, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played college ice hockey and was captain for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference. Compher was originally drafted in the second round, 35th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career[]
Amateur[]
Compher trained with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program team from 2011 to 2013.[1]
During his rookie season, he led the team, and all Big Ten freshman in scoring, recording 11 goals and 20 assists. Following an outstanding rookie season with the University of Michigan, Compher was selected as the inaugural Big Ten 2013–14 Freshman of the Year. He was also named to both the 2013–14 Big Ten All-Freshman Team and the All-Big Ten Second Team.[2] He was also awarded the Deker Club Award as Rookie of the Year, and the Hal Downes Award as the team's most valuable player.[3]
On February 28, 2015, Compher recorded his first career hat-trick in a 5–2 win over the University of Wisconsin.[4] On June 3, 2015, Compher was named captain of the Michigan Wolverines for the 2015–16 season.[5]
On June 26, 2015, at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Compher's rights were traded by the Sabres in a package that included Nikita Zadorov, Mikhail Grigorenko and the 31st pick in the draft to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Ryan O'Reilly and Jamie McGinn.[6]
Compher was named the Big Ten First Star of the Week for the week ending January 12, 2016. During that time, he recorded two goals and five assists, including a career-best five points on January 8, at Michigan State University.[7] Compher was named the Big Ten Third Star of the Week for the week ending February 16, 2016. During that time, he recorded one goal and four assists to extend his point streak to 16 games.[8]
Following an outstanding season, Compher was named to the All-Big Ten First Team. Compher led the nation in assists and ranked second in points scored, behind Kyle Connor. He enjoyed his best season with 16 goals and 47 assists in 38 games.[9] His 47 assists were the most by a Michigan player since Brendan Morrison set the school record with 57 assists in 1996–97. He was also named an AHCA Second Team All-American.[10]
During the semi-finals of the 2016 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Compher recorded five assists, breaking the Big Ten Tournament record for most assists in a single game and tying the record for most points. Compher became the first Michigan player with five assists in a game since Chad Kolarik on March 28, 2008.[11][12] Compher and Kyle Connor are tied for most points in a single Big Ten tournament with eight points. Compher was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team.[13][14]
Professional[]
On April 25, 2016, Compher signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche.[15][16] After attending the Avalanche's 2016 training camp and pre-season, Compher was re-assigned to begin his professional career with the Avalanche's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. In the 2016–17 season, he established his offensive pedigree amongst the Rampage, placing third in scoring with 30 points in 41 games before receiving his first NHL call-up to Colorado on March 1, 2017.[17] He made his NHL debut the following day, centering the Avalanche's third line between Matt Nieto and Blake Comeau in a 2–1 defeat to the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.[18] In his eighth game with the Avalanche, Compher scored his first NHL goal and point, the game-winner in a 3–1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on March 15, 2017.[19]
On July 17, 2019, Compher as a restricted free agent was signed to a four-year, $14 million contract extension with the Avalanche.[20]
International play[]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitor for United States of America
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge | ||
| Silver | 2012 Canada | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
| Gold | 2012 Czech Republic | |
| Silver | 2013 Russia | |
Compher represented the United States at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he won a silver medal. Compher was the team's leading scorer, recording four goals and seven assists in six games.
Compher represented the United States at the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he won a goal medal.[21] He was chosen again, as one of only three returning skaters, to compete at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships where he won a silver medal and was named one of Team USA's top three players of the tournament.[22][23] Compher represented the United States at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he did not record any points in five games.[24]
Compher represented the United States at the 2016 IIHF World Championship alongside line-mates Kyle Connor and Tyler Motte. He recorded one goal and two assists in ten games.[25] Compher again represented the United States at the 2017 IIHF World Championship, where he recorded two goals in eight games.
Personal life[]
Compher is the brother of United States women's national ice hockey team member Jesse Compher.[26]
Career statistics[]
Regular season and playoffs[]
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2011–12 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 32 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 21 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | University of Michigan | B1G | 35 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | University of Michigan | B1G | 34 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | University of Michigan | B1G | 37 | 16 | 47 | 63 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 41 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 21 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 69 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2018–19 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 66 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 67 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 18 | |||||||
| NHL totals | 223 | 43 | 48 | 91 | 73 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | ||||
International[]
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | United States | U17 | 
|
6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | |
| 2012 | United States | U18 | 
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2013 | United States | U18 |
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2015 | United States | WJC | 5th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | United States | WC | 4th | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2017 | United States | WC | 5th | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 23 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 26 | ||||
| Senior totals | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||||
Awards and honors[]
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Big Ten Freshman Team | 2014 | [27] |
| All-Big Ten Second Team | 2014 | [28] |
| Big Ten Freshman of the Year | 2014 | [29] |
| All-Big Ten First Team | 2016 | [9] |
| AHCA West Second-Team All-American | 2016 | [10] |
| Big Ten All-Tournament Team | 2016 | [13] |
References[]
- ↑ Hockey star J.T. Compher scores big in honor of dad. maxpreps.com (2013-09-20). Retrieved on 2013-09-20.
- ↑ Michigan hockey's J.T. Compher named Big Ten Freshman of the Year
- ↑ Michigan Announces Team Awards at Year End Banquet. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (April 5, 2014). Retrieved on April 5, 2014.
- ↑ Compher's Hat Trick Leads Michigan to Win against Wisconsin. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (February 28, 2015). Retrieved on February 28, 2015.
- ↑ Compher Elected Captain of Wolverines for 2015-16 Season. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (June 3, 2015). Retrieved on June 3, 2015.
- ↑ Avalanche Acquires Zadorov, Grigorenko, Compher, Second-Round Draft Pick From Buffalo. Colorado Avalanche (June 26, 2015). Retrieved on June 26, 2015.
- ↑ Compher, Connor Named Big Ten's Top Performers of the Week. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (January 12, 2016). Retrieved on January 12, 2016.
- ↑ Compher Named Big Ten Third Star of the Week. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (February 16, 2016). Retrieved on February 16, 2016.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Connor, Berenson Head List of All-Big Ten Award Winners. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (March 14, 2016). Retrieved on March 14, 2016.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Four Icers Earn All-America Honors; Connor Named Top Rookie. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (April 8, 2016). Retrieved on April 8, 2016.
- ↑ Connor Scores Four to Lead U-M to B1G Championship Game. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (March 18, 2016). Retrieved on March 18, 2016.
- ↑ 2016 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Game 3 Notes. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (March 18, 2016). Retrieved on March 18, 2016.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 2016 All-Tournament Team. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (March 19, 2016). Retrieved on March 19, 2016.
- ↑ 2016 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Game 5 Notes. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (March 19, 2016). Retrieved on March 19, 2016.
- ↑ Avalanche signs JT Compher. Colorado Avalanche (April 25, 2016). Retrieved on April 25, 2016.
- ↑ Compher Signs Entry-Level Contract with NHL's Colorado Avalanche. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (April 25, 2016). Retrieved on April 25, 2016.
- ↑ Avalanche recall JT Compher in search of post deadline spark. BSNDenver.com (2017-03-01). Retrieved on 2017-03-01.
- ↑ J.T. Compher begins Colorado youth movement. Denver Post (2017-03-02). Retrieved on 2017-03-02.
- ↑ "Matt Duchene scores as Avalanche beat Red Wings at home", The Denver Post, March 15, 2017. Retrieved on March 16, 2018.
- ↑ Avalanche signs J.T. Compher. Colorado Avalanche (July 17, 2019). Retrieved on July 17, 2019.
- ↑ J.T. Compher prospect profile. HockeysFuture.com (2014-01-02). Retrieved on 2014-01-02.
- ↑ Morreale, Mike (April 8, 2013). J.T. Compher to help U.S. win 5th straight World U-18 title. National Hockey League. Retrieved on April 8, 2013.
- ↑ Compher's intangibles set him apart. Suntimes.com (2013-05-21). Archived from the original on July 7, 2013. Retrieved on 2013-05-22.
- ↑ Four Wolverines Named to Final Roster for U.S. World Junior Team. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (December 26, 2014). Retrieved on December 26, 2014.
- ↑ 'C-C-M Line' Named to USA Hockey World Championship Roster. MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive (April 12, 2016). Retrieved on April 12, 2016.
- ↑ Chambers, Mike (March 16, 2019). Hockey was a buried treasure for J.T. Compher family. Retrieved on March 24, 2019.
- ↑ Big Ten Announces Hockey Postseason Honors. Big Ten Conference (2014-04-01). Retrieved on 2014-04-01.
- ↑ Michigan Announces Team Awards At Year End Banquet. chatsports.com (2014-04-01). Retrieved on 2014-04-01.
- ↑ Compher headlines Michigan All-Big Ten honors. Michigan Daily (2014-04-01). Retrieved on 2014-04-01.
External links[]
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Big Ten Freshman of the Year 2013–14 |
Succeeded by Dylan Larkin |
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