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Alex Vanier (D)
Worcester Railers
| Name: |
Alex Vanier |
| Number: |
3 |
| Pos.: |
D |
| Shoots: |
L |
| Height: |
6-5 |
| Weight: |
228 |
| Birthdate: |
1995-12-05 |
| Birthplace: |
St-Constant, PQ |
Biography
2016-17: Vanier, 20, begins his pro career after spending the last four years in the QMJHL with Baie-Comeau, Sherbrooke, Blainville-Boisbriand and Charlottetown. In 233 career games, the 6-foot-4, 225-pound blueliner collected 96 points (30g, 66a) to go along with 224 penalty minutes. His best season came in 2013-14 with Baie-Comeau when he recorded 36 points (15g, 21a) in 61 games. A native of St-Constant, Quebec, Vanier was drafted in the fourth round by the San Jose Sharks (#102 overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He was selected as a QMJHL All-Star in 2013-14 and is known for his physical play to go along with his big shot.
