Chase Pearson
Birth dateAugust 23, 1997 (age 29)
Birth placeCornwall, Ontario
ShootsLeft
Height6 ft
Height in3
Weight lb202
TeamNottingham Panthers
LeagueEIHL
Former teamsDetroit Red Wings
HK Dukla Michalovce
Villacher SV
PositionCentre
Draft (2015)140th overall
Draft teamDetroit Red Wings
Career start2019

Chase Pearson (born August 23, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for EIHL team Nottingham Panthers. He was drafted 140th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2015 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Pearson played college ice hockey at the University of Maine where he was a two-time captain. During his three years at Maine he recorded 37 goals and 41 assists in 107 games. During the 2018–19 season he was named the Hockey East Best Defensive Forward and was named to the Hockey East All-Second Team.[1]

On March 18, 2019, Pearson signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings.[2] He was assigned to the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins following the conclusion of his collegiate career.[3] During the 2018–19 season, he recorded two goals in ten games for the Griffins.[4]

During the 2019–20 season, in his first full professional season, he recorded eight goals and 14 assists in 59 games, during a season that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] During the 2020–21 season, in his second full professional season, he ranked third on the Griffins in scoring with eight goals and 14 assists in 28 games. On August 5, 2021, the Red Wings re-signed Pearson to a one-year contract.[6]

Pearson made his professional debut for the Red Wings on March 24, 2022.[7] During the 2021–22 season, he recorded four hits and 7:40 average time on ice in three games with the Red Wings.[8] On July 21, 2022, the Red Wings re-signed Pearson to a one-year, two-way contract.[9]

On September 8, 2023, Pearson left North America as a free agent and was signed to a one-year contract with Slovak Extraliga team HK Dukla Michalovce.[10]

In July 2024, Pearson signed with Villacher SV of the ICEHL.[11]

On June 3, 2025, Pearson signed a one-year contract with the Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL for the 2025-26 season, joining his former University of Maine teammates Mitch Fossier and Tim Doherty.[12]

Personal life

Pearson was born in Cornwall, Ontario, and grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia. Pearson's father, Scott, is a former professional ice hockey player, who played in 292 NHL games.[13]

Career statistics

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2013–14Cornwall ColtsCCHL39815231850112
2013–14Youngstown PhantomsUSHL20000—————
2014–15Youngstown PhantomsUSHL571214269640220
2015–16Youngstown PhantomsUSHL5512385061—————
2016–17Maine Black BearsHE361482256—————
2017–18Maine Black BearsHE377202742—————
2018–19Maine Black BearsHE3416132934—————
2018–19Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL102022—————
2019–20Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL598142217—————
2020–21Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL28814224—————
2021–22Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL507111818—————
2021–22Detroit Red WingsNHL30000—————
2022–23Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL474101435—————
2023–24HK Dukla MichalovceSlovak2317122932—————
2024–25Villacher SVICEHL381914331841126
NHL totals30000—————

Awards and honours

HonorsYear
College
HE Best Defensive Forward2019[14]
All-HE Second Team2019

References

  1. ^ "Chase Pearson Joins Detroit". griffinshockey.com. March 24, 2022. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  2. ^ Wallner, Peter J. (March 18, 2019). "Red Wings sign Chase Pearson to entry-level contract". MLive.com. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  3. ^ Kujawa, Kyle (March 18, 2019). "Detroit signs center Chase Pearson". NHL.com. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Khan, Ansar (September 9, 2019). "Chase Pearson’s hat trick sends Red Wings prospects to championship game". MLive.com. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Wakiji, Dana (July 31, 2020). "By the Numbers Prospects: Chase Pearson". NHL.com. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  6. ^ Kujawa, Kyle (August 5, 2021). "Detroit re-signs Chase Pearson to one-year deal". NHL.com. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  7. ^ DiFilippo, Alex (March 24, 2022). "Red Wings recall Chase Pearson from Griffins". NHL.com. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  8. ^ Kulfan, Ted (March 24, 2022). "Red Wings' Chase Pearson begins NHL career where dad Scott Pearson ended his". The Detroit News. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  9. ^ Roth, Thomas (July 21, 2022). "Red Wings re-sign Chase Pearson to one-year contract". NHL.com. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "Chase Pearson: Signs in Slovakia". CBSSports.com. 2023-09-08. Archived 2023-09-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  11. ^ "Centre Chase Pearson Completes VSV Roster". ICE Hockey League. July 7, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  12. ^ O'Brien, Derek (June 3, 2025). "Former Red Wing Signs in England". Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  13. ^ "Nothing for Granted". griffinshockey.com. October 11, 2019. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "Chase Pearson Named Best Defensive Forward by New England Hockey Writers". goblackbears.com. March 29, 2019. Archived October 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 17, 2022.