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.
On February 11, 1998, Trent Frederic was born. He would grow up to become a professional ice hockey forward.
Before October 2013, Trent Frederic was noticed at a minor ice hockey tournament and recruited by the 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.
On April 18, 2014, Trent Frederic committed to play college ice hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers starting in the 2016-17 season.
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.
On October 8, 2016, Trent Frederic scored his first collegiate goal in a 6-5 defeat of the Northern Michigan Wildcats.
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.
Shortly before the 2017-18 season, Trent Frederic was named one of the Wisconsin Badgers' four alternate captains.
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.
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.
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.
In 2019, Trent Frederic was called up to the Boston Bruins on November 14 to replace an injured Zach Senyshyn.
After the 2020-21 season, Frederic was an impending restricted free agent.
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.
In 2020, Trent Frederic contracted the COVID-19 virus during the pre-playoff training camp, preventing him from participating in the postseason.
Trent Frederic began the 2020-21 season as a member of the Bruins' taxi squad.
On June 25, 2021, Trent Frederic signed a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension with the Bruins.
In 2021, after contracting a mysterious illness in April, Trent Frederic's playing time was limited, and he did not appear in any of the Bruins' playoff games.
Frederic attributed his growth over the past two seasons to Montgomery in 2022.
In 2022, Jim Montgomery replaced Bruce Cassidy and Frederic's confidence increased, leading to a larger role on the Bruins.
In 2022, outgoing head coach Bruce Cassidy criticized Frederic's discipline and offensive initiative. Frederic struggled in the postseason.
Leading into the 2022-23 season, Trent Frederic practiced shooting and skating at his family home, and he met with a mental toughness coach.
On August 1, 2023, Trent Frederic signed a two-year, $4.6 million contract extension with the Boston Bruins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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