Trent Frederic Nationality

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Trent Frederic is a forward for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). His childhood coaches included former Blues players Keith Tkachuk and David Backes. The Bruins selected Frederic in the first round as the 29th overall pick during the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. However, he committed to play college hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers, beginning in the 2016-17 season.

During his freshman season with the Badgers, he was named to the All-Big Ten second-team and the Big Ten All-Freshman team, finishing fourth in points-per-game among all freshmen and recording the second-highest point total on the team. Frederic also earned the Big Ten Freshman of the Year title, becoming the first Wisconsin player to receive the honor since Dany Heatley in the 1999-2000 season. He began his professional career during the 2018-19 season with the Providence Bruins, Bruins' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on an amateur tryout contract.

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Trent Frederic's nationality

Trent Frederic is an American national hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Frederic has represented the United States at various international competitions, including the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, IIHF World U18 Championship, and World Junior Championships.

Trent Frederic's birthplace

Trent Frederic was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 11, 1998, to parents Bob and Gabrielle Frederic.

Growing up, Frederic was a multi-sport athlete who played baseball, football, and hockey. He was coached by former football player Gus Frerotte in football, Mike Matheny in baseball, and Keith Tkachuk and Jeff Brown in hockey. Frederic attended De Smet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, Missouri, for two years as a three-sport athlete before joining the U.S. National Team Development Program for two seasons.

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A. Trent Frederic was born on February 11, 1998 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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