ETHAN
BEAR
#74 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
197 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
3
years
Debut
Mar 1, 2018
Born
Jun 26, 1997
(27 yrs)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Hometown
Ochapowace, Saskatchewan
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 2015 (5/124).
Drafted from
Seattle (WHL)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Carolina in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-28 |
Acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes
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The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Ethan Bear and forward Lane Pederson from the Carolina Hurricanes for a fifth-round draft pick in 2023. |
| 2022-07-27 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes to a one-year contract.
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| 2022-07-11 |
Carolina Hurricanes tendered a qualifying offer.
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| 2022-04-07 |
Missed 5 games (lower body injury).
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| 2022-03-28 |
Lower body injury, day-to-day.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WHL | Bill Hunter Trophy Top Defensemen | 2016-17 |
| WHL | West First All-Star Team West First All-Star Team | 2016-17, 2015-16 |
News
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Rotowire
Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Bear is expected to miss six months after undergoing shoulder surgery Thursday.
Rotowire
Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Bear (shoulder) is expected to undergo surgery, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television.
Scouting Report
The young, mobile defenseman can move the puck effectively and play major minutes, as well as block shots and kill penalties. Small for a defenseman (5'11"), he still has to prove he can win one-on-one battles against opposing forwards on a consistent basis. He was an offensive force in junior hockey but has yet to show that kind of prowess in the NHL.
Long Range Potential: Mobile, two-way defenseman.
