Drew Commesso

While still a teenager in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Drew Commesso established himself as a goaltender ready for heavy responsibility. That progression carried into college, where he took on the starting role for the Boston University Terriers and used that platform to advance toward the professional ranks.

Chicago selected him in the second round, 46th overall, of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Rather than turning pro immediately, Commesso continued at Boston University as the Terriers' starting goalie, consolidating the experience that would make him an option for the Blackhawks organization.

In 2023 he moved to Rockford, Chicago’s AHL affiliate. Commesso made his first AHL start on October 13, a 7–2 win over the San Jose Barracuda, and finished his rookie AHL campaign leading the IceHogs in most goaltending categories. His season totals read 18–16–3–1 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.

Commesso reached the NHL ice on December 12, 2024, when he debuted in relief after entering midway through the third period; he faced two shots and surrendered no goals. Two days later he made his first NHL start versus the New Jersey Devils, stopping 20 shots in a 4–1 loss. Called up again on January 9, 2026, following illnesses among Chicago’s other goalies, he recorded his first NHL shutout on January 10, 2026, a 3–0 victory over the Nashville Predators—his fourth NHL appearance.

Internationally, Commesso has been on multiple U.S. rosters: the 2019 IIHF U18 Championship, the 2021 IIHF World Championship, the 2022 World Junior Championship and the 2023 IIHF World Championship. At the 2022 Winter Olympics he became the youngest starting goalie in U.S. history and posted a shutout in his Olympic debut, turning aside 29 shots against China. His résumé so far shows steady advancement through national development, collegiate starting duties, leading AHL statistics and early milestones in the NHL.