Xavier Ouellet

About

Professional defenseman that was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings during the second round of the 2011 NHL Draft. He later played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens during his NHL career. He is also a two-time all-star in the American Hockey League. 

Before Fame

As a child growing up, he often played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He later joined the Montreal Juniors as a teenager.

Trivia

He made his official NHL debut playing against the San Jose Sharks on October 21, 2013, as a member of the Red Wings. He played in 21 games with the Red Wings during his rookie season. His the_xman16 Instagram page is a popular place for fans to find snapshots from his personal life, including photos of his family and daughter. He also shares some milestones and moments from his playing career on the page.

Family Life

He grew up living with his family in the Bayonne, France area. He now lives with his wife, Elizabeth, and their daughter. 

Associated With

He scored his first career NHL goal facing Cory Schneider.