George Fegaras
George Fegaras
George Fegaras is an ice hockey prospect for the Dallas Stars, selected in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
Fegaras is an energetic yet responsible defender who enjoys playing a physical style of hockey, dishing out powerful body-checks at every opportunity. Additionally, he exhibits excellent gap control skills and the ability to shut down plays within his own zone.
Early Life and Education
George Fegaras is a self-described hockey geek from Richmond Hill, Ontario who developed his skills playing for the Ontario Junior Hockey League champion North York Rangers. This earned him the Stars’ third round selection in 2022 – an indication of just how talented and dedicated this young lion truly is. It’s no surprise he’s earned numerous accolades over the past two seasons including being named Most Valuable Player (OFM) for the club. On the ice, Fegaras is consistently top performer and fan favorite but still needs to mature and develop as a leader. Despite these impressive statistics, there remains much work to do in terms of maturity and leadership abilities.
Professional Career
George Fegaras spent last season with the North York Rangers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, scoring 13 goals and contributing 35 assists for 48 points from defense. He has already announced his intention to play NCAA hockey at Cornell University in 2023-24.
Fegaras is an impressive two-way player with NHL-ready size and strength. He uses quick mobility and a powerful release to outmuscle opponents from any position on the ice. His one-timer or snap shot are both accurate attempts that fool goaltenders from any angle. Furthermore, Fegaras possesses excellent passing accuracy too, making precise passes to open lanes for attack. With such great work ethic and mentality, Fegaras could potentially make up for lack of defensive quality with one more year at second pairing defense.
Achievements and Honors
George Fegaras has been an impressive performer during his first season as an Ontario Junior Hockey League player. He finished third among all defensemen in goals (13), assists (35) and points (48) while recording three points (one goal, two assists) across five playoff games. Next season he will join Muskegon of the United States Hockey League before continuing on to college hockey at Cornell University.
The Dallas Stars selected Fegaras in the third round, 83rd overall, of the 2022 NHL Draft. He is an impressive two-way defenseman capable of shutting down plays inside and contributing offensively. Furthermore, his gap control skills keep defenders away from him during rushes, while also showing speed and fluidity from behind.
Personal Life
George Fegaras is an active member of the Greek Orthodox community in Richmond Hill, Ontario and enjoys taking walks, horse racing and spending time with his family.
He is a physical defenseman with NHL-ready size and strength. His shot is accurate, and he moves well around the ice. Additionally, he’s an effective two-way player who can contribute offensively as well as shut down plays in the defensive zone. Drafted by Dallas in the third round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, he’s currently playing college hockey at Cornell University and should become part of their development system over time; they already have four other defensemen under consideration including Jack Devine and Devin Kaplan.
Net Worth
George Fegaras is a big-bodied right-handed defender with excellent mobility and transitional play. In his one season with the North York Rangers this past year, he was an offensive force with 48 points and an impressive 3:1 assist-to-goal ratio. He’s committed to Cornell University for 2023-24 season with aspirations of becoming one of NHL’s top four defenseman. George possesses all of the physical tools to be successful across all three zones; plus, his good passing range and two-way game are highly sought-after by those around him. Additionally, George can play effective penalty killing strategies using his lateral movement to create open lanes in front of goal.
George Fegaras is estimated to have a net worth of $750,000.