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William Carrier

William Carrier is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

William Carrier is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has won two Stanley Cups, with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023 and the Hurricanes in 2026.

What it is

Carrier is a rugged, physical forward known for his forechecking and depth scoring. He was drafted 57th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2013 and later traded to Buffalo before making his NHL debut in 2015. He spent seven seasons with Vegas before signing a six-year deal with Carolina in 2024.

Career highlights

Carrier won his first Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023, contributing as a bottom-six winger. He won his second championship with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026, becoming a two-time Cup winner. His ability to add energy and defensive pressure has made him a valuable depth piece on contending teams.

Canada angle

Born in LaSalle, Quebec, Carrier is part of the province's hockey pipeline. His success as a Quebec-born player winning multiple Stanley Cups resonates with Canadian fans, highlighting the depth of talent coming from the region.

In short

  • Carrier is a Canadian left winger for the Carolina Hurricanes.
  • Drafted 57th overall by St. Louis in 2013, later traded to Buffalo.
  • Won the Stanley Cup with Vegas (2023) and Carolina (2026).
  • Known as a physical, forechecking forward.
Canadian angle

Carrier is a Canadian-born player from LaSalle, Quebec, and is part of the NHL’s Quebec hockey pipeline. His career is relevant to Canadian readers as an example of a Quebec-born player succeeding in the NHL and winning multiple Stanley Cups.

Quick questions

Who is William Carrier?
William Carrier is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and left winger for the Carolina Hurricanes.
When was William Carrier born?
He was born on December 20, 1994.
Has William Carrier won the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023 and the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Carrier
    Supports: Birth date and place, nationality, draft position, NHL team, Stanley Cup wins, and 2024 Hurricanes contract.
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/player/william-carrier-8477478
    Supports: Current team, draft details, trade history, playing style, and Stanley Cup win with Vegas.
  3. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Carrier
    Supports: Canadian nationality, place of birth in LaSalle, Quebec, and position as left wing.
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/88662/william-carrier
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, nationality, position, physical measurements, shooting side, and draft selection.
  5. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/the-players/54370/william-carrier
    Supports: Player profile and playoff/role description.