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| George Fegaras | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 26, 2004 Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Dallas Stars Cornell Big Red (NCAA) | ||
| NHL draft |
83rd overall, 2022 Dallas Stars | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
George Panagiotis Fegaras (born April 26, 2004) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Cornell Big Red in the NCAA as a prospect to the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Selected by the Stars in the third round, 83rd overall, of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft after an impressive season in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) with the North York Rangers. Before joining Cornell, he also spent time in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Muskegon Lumberjacks.
Playing career
[edit]Juniors
[edit]In 2019, George Fegaras began his junior ice hockey career playing at the U15 AAA level for the Richmond Hill Coyotes. Throughout the season, he recorded 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 28 games, ranking seventh in team scoring. He was also called up to play five games with the Coyotes' U16 AAA team, contributing one assist. During the postseason, Fegaras participated in playoff games with both age groups, tallying a combined total of three goals and eight points in nine appearances. Building on his early success, Fegaras was named team captain of the Richmond Hill Coyotes U16 team for the 2020 season. In that leadership role, he registered 31 points (10 goals, 21 assists) across 35 regular-season games and added two goals and four points in 10 playoff contests, demonstrating strong two-way play and offensive instincts from the blue line.
In 2021, Fegaras joined the North York Rangers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), a prominent Junior A league in Canada. However, due to the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020–21 season was cancelled, resulting in a year without competitive league play. He returned to the Rangers for the 2021–22 OJHL season and quickly emerged as one of the team's top defensemen. Fegaras recorded 13 goals and 48 points in 52 games during the regular season, finishing among the top scorers among OJHL defensemen.[1] North York ended the regular season with 79 points, placing second in the Southeast Conference. In the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the St. Michael's Buzzers in the Division Semifinals, 2–1, before falling to the eventual league runner-up, the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, in the Division Finals, 2–0. Fegaras' contributions were recognized league-wide, as he was named to the OJHL First All-Star Team, an honor he shared with goaltending teammate James Gray.[2]
Fegaras' strong performance attracted the attention of NHL scouts, and in the offseason he was selected by the Dallas Stars in the third round, 83rd overall, of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[3] He continued his development during the 2022–23 season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he tallied four goals and 27 points in 61 games, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable offensive defenseman.[4]
Collegiate
[edit]In 2021, Fegaras announced his commitment to play collegiate hockey for Cornell University, joining a program with a storied history in ECAC Hockey.[5] He began his NCAA career in the fall of 2023 as a freshman defenseman during the 2023–24 season. Over 33 games, Fegaras recorded three goals and seven points, contributing to both special teams and five-on-five play. Cornell finished the regular season with a 22–7–6 record and secured an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the tournament, the Big Red defeated the Maine Black Bears in the Regional Semifinal before falling to the eventual national champion Denver Pioneers in the Regional Final.[6][7]
During the 2024–25 season, Fegaras entered his sophomore year with an increased role on the blueline. He tallied one goal and 13 assists for a total of 14 points in 30 games, becoming a key playmaker on the power play and a dependable presence in the defensive zone. Cornell again qualified for the NCAA Tournament and staged a dramatic upset over the top-seeded Michigan State Spartans in the Regional Semifinal. With under nine seconds remaining in regulation, Fegaras scored the game-winning goal, propelling Cornell to the next round in one of the tournament’s biggest surprises.[8][9][10] In the Regional Final, Cornell faced off against the Boston University Terriers in a tightly contested matchup. Fegaras assisted on the game-tying goal late in the third period, helping force overtime. However, Cornell's tournament run ended when BU scored the decisive goal in the extra frame to advance to the Frozen Four.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]Fegaras is the son of Steve and Fotula Fegaras and has two younger brothers, including Alex, who also plays competitive hockey at the junior level. The family resides in Richmond Hill, Ontario, where George first developed his passion for the sport. His early interest in hockey was influenced by his father's love of the game and the support of a close-knit Greek-Canadian community. He graduated from St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School in 2022, balancing academics with his growing responsibilities in junior hockey.[13] Fegaras is currently enrolled at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, where he is studying business and finance. Outside of hockey, he enjoys golfing in the offseason and has expressed interest in pursuing a career in sports management after his playing days.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | North York Rangers | OJHL | 51 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | USHL | 61 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Cornell Big Red | ECAC | 33 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | Cornell Big Red | ECAC | 30 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| NCAA totals | 63 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
Source: EliteProspects[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "North York Rangers JR A Statistics 2021–22". North York Rangers. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Fegaras and Gray named First All-Stars". North York Rangers. November 21, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Stars select George Fegaras with 83rd overall pick in 2022 NHL Draft". NHL. July 8, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "George Fegaras USHL Statistics". Muskegon Lumberjacks. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Fegaras commits to Cornell University". North York Rangers. November 21, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ "Mack's Two Goals Lifts #12 Men's Hockey Past #6 Maine". Cornell Big Red. March 28, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ "No. 1 Denver Defeats Cornell to Punch Frozen Four Ticket". Denver Pioneers. March 30, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Punturi, Jacob (March 27, 2025). "Cornell Shocks Michigan State in Frozen Four Opener". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Wakiji, Dana (March 27, 2025). "No. 1 MSU eliminated by Cornell in NCAA hockey regional in Toledo". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Bevington, Max; Sacco, Mario (March 27, 2025). "Cornell upsets one-seed Michigan State in NCAA Hockey Tournament". WSYR-TV. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Fink, Mitch (March 29, 2025). "Quinn Hutson helps BU men's hockey punch its ticket to Frozen Four in overtime thriller vs. Cornell". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Milewski, Todd D. (March 29, 2025). "TOLEDO REGION: Quinn Hutson OT goal sends Boston University past Cornell, back to Frozen Four". USCHO. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ "NORTH YORK'S GEORGE FEGARAS NAMED OJHL INSTAT TOP PROSPECT". Pointstreak. PointStreaks. April 22, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "George Fegaras". CornellBigRed.com. Cornell Big Red. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "George Fegaras Statistics". eliteprospects.com. Elite Prospects. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
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