Born on April 27, 1998, Drake Batherson is a right winger in professional ice hockey, originally from the United States and now representing Canada. He serves as the alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League.
Selected by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round, 121st overall, during the 2017 NHL draft, Batherson has made a unique mark in his hockey career. He began the 2018–19 season with the Belleville Senators in the AHL. His impressive performance led to an NHL debut with Ottawa, where he marked his NHL debut with a game-winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings.
Batherson's success extended to the AHL, earning him a spot in the 2019 All-Star Game and setting a franchise record for rookie goals. The 2019–20 season saw him splitting time between Belleville and Ottawa, showcasing his prowess in both leagues. Notably, he earned another All-Star Game selection after leading the AHL in scoring.
In the 2020–21 NHL season, Batherson secured a spot on the Ottawa roster, tying a team record for consecutive goals. He finished the season with notable contributions, earning a six-year contract extension in September 2021. Batherson's achievements continued in the 2021–22 season, including his first NHL career hat trick. However, an injury in January 2022 prevented his participation in the All-Star Game. Returning to play in March 2022, Batherson concluded the season with 44 points in 46 games. The 2022–23 season had a challenging start, but Batherson expressed improvement in his performance in March, noting recovery from an ankle injury.
Who is Drake Batherson’s girlfriend?
As per publicly available information, Drake Batherson is not known to be currently dating anyone. He has maintained a private personal life, and there have been no indications or reports of him being involved in a relationship. However, he is often seen with his teammates and friends on social media, and it is possible that he is simply keeping his relationship private.
Drake Batherson’s Previous Relationships
Drake Batherson is a young and private individual, and he has not yet shared any information about his previous relationships publicly. He may be currently dating someone or may have been in a relationship in the past, but there is no publicly available information to confirm this.
However, this does not necessarily mean that he has never been in a relationship.
How many children does Drake Batherson have?
As of 2023, Drake Batherson is not publicly known to have any children. Based on publicly available information, Drake Batherson has never been married or publicly associated with anyone romantically.
FAQs
A. Drake Batherson plays right wing for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL).
A. Drake Batherson is 6 feet 3 inches tall (191 cm).
A. In 2021, Drake Batherson was signed to a six-year deal with the Ottawa Senators for $29.85 million.
A. Drake Batherson's hockey jersey number is 19.
A. No, Drake Batherson is from Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Drake's parents moved to Nova Scotia when he was 8 years old, where he grew up in New Minas, Nova Scotia.
