Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Trent Frederic

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 18, 2025

How Trent Frederic built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Trent Frederic is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round (29th overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and played for them previously. His career is defined by his role as a forward in professional hockey.

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October 2013: USA Hockey Recruitment

Before October 2013, Trent Frederic was noticed at a minor ice hockey tournament and recruited by the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

2013: Recruited by USA Hockey National Team Development Program

In 2013, Trent Frederic was recruited out of De Smet Jesuit High School by the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

April 18, 2014: Committed to Wisconsin Badgers

On April 18, 2014, Trent Frederic committed to play college ice hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers starting in the 2016-17 season.

2014: 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

In 2014, Frederic represented the United States at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, recording one goal and one assist in six games, contributing to Team USA's silver-medal finish.

October 8, 2016: First Collegiate Goal

On October 8, 2016, Trent Frederic scored his first collegiate goal in a 6-5 defeat of the Northern Michigan Wildcats.

2016: 2016 IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2016, Frederic helped the United States win a bronze medal at the IIHF World U18 Championships, scoring four goals and providing three assists, including a hat-trick in a 12–1 victory over Latvia.

2017: Joined Providence Bruins

In 2017, Trent Frederic joined the Providence Bruins, Boston's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on an amateur tryout contract.

2017: Named Alternate Captain

Shortly before the 2017-18 season, Trent Frederic was named one of the Wisconsin Badgers' four alternate captains.

2018: 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2018, Frederic secured another bronze medal at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, contributing five goals in seven games, including four goals in the 9–3 bronze medal game victory against the Czech Republic.

2018: Joined Providence Bruins

In 2018, Trent Frederic completed the 2017-18 season with the Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout contract, recording 5 goals and 8 points in 13 games.

2018: Training camp with Bruins

In 2018, Trent Frederic entered training camp in contention for the Bruins' third-line center position. He was later called up from Providence on January 29 and made his NHL debut.

2019: Called Up to Boston Bruins

In 2019, Trent Frederic was called up to the Boston Bruins on November 14 to replace an injured Zach Senyshyn.

2020: Restricted Free Agent

After the 2020-21 season, Frederic was an impending restricted free agent.

2020: Grant Frederic signs with the Adirondack Thunder

In 2020, Frederic's older brother, Grant, signed with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL after playing college ice hockey for the Miami RedHawks for four years.

2020: Bruins Taxi Squad

Trent Frederic began the 2020-21 season as a member of the Bruins' taxi squad.

June 25, 2021: Signed contract extension with the Bruins

On June 25, 2021, Trent Frederic signed a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension with the Bruins.

2022: Improved with Montgomery

Frederic attributed his growth over the past two seasons to Montgomery in 2022.

2022: Increased Role on Bruins Roster

In 2022, Jim Montgomery replaced Bruce Cassidy and Frederic's confidence increased, leading to a larger role on the Bruins.

2022: Practiced at family home

Leading into the 2022-23 season, Trent Frederic practiced shooting and skating at his family home, and he met with a mental toughness coach.

August 1, 2023: Signed Two-Year Contract Extension

On August 1, 2023, Trent Frederic signed a two-year, $4.6 million contract extension with the Boston Bruins.

2023: Playoff performance

In 2023, Frederic played in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, in which the Bruins lost a seven-game first-round series to the Florida Panthers. Frederic was scratched for two games and was held off the board in the five games he did play.

March 4, 2025: Trade to the Edmonton Oilers

On March 4, 2025, Trent Frederic, along with Max Jones and Petr Hauser, was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in a three-team deal. The Bruins received Max Wanner and draft picks, while the New Jersey Devils acquired Shane Lachance for retaining part of Frederic's salary.

April 5, 2025: First Game as an Oiler

On April 5, 2025, Frederic played his first game for the Oilers against the Los Angeles Kings, which resulted in a 3–0 loss for the Oilers.

May 1, 2025: First Goal as an Oiler

On May 1, 2025, Frederic scored his first goal as a member of the Oilers in Game 6 of their first-round matchup against the Kings. This goal secured a 6–4 victory and advanced the Oilers to the second round.