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2019 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: #17 Andrew Peeke is ready for professional hockey

Coming in at #17: ANDREW PEEKE

17th out of 34 eligible players
Writers’ Vote: 18th
Readers’ Vote: 14th
Highest Placement: 5th (1 vote)
Most Common Placement: 9th (9 votes)

Biography

Birthdate: March 17, 1998
Birthplace: Parkland, Fla.
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 205 lbs.
Position: Defenseman
Acquired: Drafted by Columbus in Round 2 of the 2016 NHL Draft (#34 overall)

2018-19 Season

Andrew Peeke bid adieu to the college life in April, signing a three-year entry contract with Columbus after finishing his junior year with Notre Dame. The 21-year-old defenseman captained the Fighting Irish to a Big Ten Tournament title and a berth in the NCAA tournament, tallying three goals and a career-high 21 assists in 40 games.