Scott Pellerin

Scott Pellerin
Scott Pellerin
Born	January 9, 1970 (age 56); Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada
Occupation(s)	Professional ice hockey player (retired), NHL scout
Years active	1992–2004 (player)
Known for	NHL left winger, Hobey Baker Award winner (1992)

Scott Jaque-Frederick Pellerin (born January 9, 1970) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who competed in the National Hockey League between 1992 and 2004.

Playing career

Originating from Shediac, New Brunswick, Pellerin developed his hockey skills at the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Saskatchewan, where he was coached by Barry MacKenzie. His midget AAA squad secured second place at the 1987 Air Canada Cup. During his final year of high school, he played a pivotal role in guiding the Hounds junior AA team to capture the Centennial Cup, the National Junior AA title.

Selected 47th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft, Pellerin earned the esteemed Hobey Baker Award in 1992 as the nation's top collegiate player while representing the University of Maine. Turning professional that same year, he divided his time between NHL action and stints with AHL affiliates Utica Devils and Albany River Rats. After signing with the St. Louis Blues in 1996, increased playing opportunities culminated in his most productive NHL campaign during the 1998–99 season, registering 20 goals and 41 points across 80 games.

During the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft, Pellerin was claimed by the Minnesota Wild before being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes near the deadline. In 2001, he inked a contract with the Boston Bruins, but limited output led to him being claimed off waivers by the Dallas Stars. The following year, he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Claude Lemieux and rights to Guy Lanouette. After a brief return to St. Louis, primarily playing in the AHL, he retired from professional hockey in 2004. Over his NHL tenure, Pellerin appeared in 536 contests, accumulating 72 goals and 126 assists for a total of 198 points.

Since 2015, Pellerin has served in various executive capacities focused on player development with the Toronto Maple Leafs, advancing to Senior Director of Player Development by 2018. In September 2021, he accepted a position as an NHL scout with the Arizona Coyotes.

Pellerin’s accomplishments have been recognized through inductions into both the University of Maine Hall of Fame in 1997 and the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-Hockey East Rookie Team	1988–89
All-Hockey East First Team	1991–92
AHCA East First-Team All-American	1991–92
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	1992
Hobey Baker Award Winner	1992
AHL Calder Cup Champion	1994–95

Regular season and playoffs

During collegiate play at the University of Maine from the late '80s through early '90s, Pellerin consistently posted strong numbers, including a standout freshman season with notable goal and assist totals.

His transition into professional hockey began in the early '90s with appearances for both Utica Devils (AHL) and New Jersey Devils (NHL).

Career NHL totals include:
GP:536
G:72
A:126
Pts:198
PIM:320

Career AHL totals include:
GP:328
G:120
A:184
Pts:304
PIM:429

Throughout his NHL career, he played for several franchises such as New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, and Phoenix Coyotes.

Among his achievements is contributing to Albany River Rats’ Calder Cup victory during the 1994–95 AHL season.

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1985–86	Moncton Flyers	NBAHA	45	65	34	99	34	—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Notre Dame Hounds	SMHL	72	62	68	130	98	—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Notre Dame Hounds	SJHL	57	37	49	86	139	—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Notre Dame Hounds	Cen-Cup	—	—	—	—	—	5	5	1	6	—

International

Year	National Team	Tournament		Games Played	Goals	Assists	Total Points	Penalty Minutes
1990	Canada	WJC		7	2	0	2	2

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