Cutter Gauthier

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Cutter Gauthier, born on January 19, 2004, is a Swedish-born American professional ice hockey player playing for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL, as of January 2025. Drafted fifth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. During his freshman year at Boston College, he led the team with 37 points in 32 games, earning All-Rookie and Third-Team All-Star honors in Hockey East.

After a trade to the Ducks in 2024, Gauthier signed a three-year, entry-level contract and scored his first NHL goal that November. Internationally, he has represented Team USA at various tournaments, including winning gold at the 2024 World Junior Championships, where he was the team’s leading scorer and named best forward.

NameCutter Gauthier
Age21 ( as of January 2025)
BirthplaceSkellefteå, Sweden
NationalityAmerican
College NameBoston College
Team Name/sAnaheim Ducks
Jersey Number61
PositionForward

Cutter Gauthier's early life

Cutter Gauthier's journey in hockey began in youth leagues. He spent two seasons with the Honeybaked program, where he excelled, recording 71 points (39 goals, 32 assists) in 84 games for the 16U AAA team during the 2018-19 season. The previous year, he contributed 17 points in 17 games for the 13U team as per TeamUSA.

In 2019-20, Gauthier joined Compuware 16U AAA, where he contributed 12 points (8 goals, 4 assists) in 12 games. His progression led him to USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP), where he played two seasons. As part of the U18 team in 2021-22, he scored 65 points in 54 games as per TeamUSA.

Cutter Gauthier's parents

Cutter Gauthier is the son of Kim and Sean Gauthier. According to his college profile, his father Sean Gauthier, was a former professional goaltender drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 1991. Sean had a lengthy career in hockey, primarily in minor leagues, and made a single NHL appearance with the San Jose Sharks during the 1998–99 season.

Cutter Gauthier's siblings

Cutter has three siblings named Keagan, Kennedy, and Kingston. His sister Kennedy is in Penn State University as per her Instagram bio.

Cutter Gauthier's nationality

Cutter Gauthier holds dual nationality: Swedish and American. He was born in Skellefteå, Sweden, while his father was playing professional hockey there, but he represents the United States in international hockey competitions.

Cutter Gauthier's college

Cutter Gauthier attended Boston College, where he played collegiate hockey as well. During his sophomore season (2023-24), he led Division I in goals with 38, tied the program record for most goals in a single season, and became a Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalist as per Bceagles.com.

Cutter Gauthier's achievements

Cutter Gauthier has achieved remarkable success in both college hockey and international play. According to his college profile, during his time at Boston College, he earned a spot on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2023 and was named to the All-Hockey East Third Team. In his sophomore year, he was named All-Hockey East First Team honors and was selected as an AHCA East First Team All-American (2024).

Internationally, Gauthier represented the USA at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he led Team USA to a gold medal. He earned the tournament’s Best Forward award for his solid performance, as per TeamUSA.

Cutter Gauthier's contract

According to Spotrac, Cutter Gauthier signed a three-year, $5.7 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including a $285,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $1.9 million. For the 2024-25 season, he earns a base salary of $855,000 and a $95,000 signing bonus, carrying a $950,000 cap hit.

Cutter Gauthier's social media

Cutter Gauthier is active on Instagram with a username of @cuttergauthier where he shares his rink pictures with his fans.

FAQs on Cutter Gauthier

A.  According to Spotrac, Cutter Gauthier's annual average salary is $1.9 million.

A. Yes, Cutter Gauthier is playing in the NHL for the Anaheim Ducks, as of January 2025.

A. Cutter Gauthier was born in Sweden but holds American nationality and has represented the USA on international stage. 

A. Cutter Gauthier was drafted  fifth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

A. Yes, Cutter Gauthier signed an entry-level three-year, $5.7 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks. His contract includes a $285,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $1.9 million.

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