Jacob Perreault

Jacob Perreault (born April 15, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 27th overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
On November 6, 2020, Perreault was signed by the Anaheim Ducks to a three-year, entry-level contract. While playing primarily for the Ducks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate San Diego Gulls the next two seasons, he made his NHL debut on January 8, 2022 in a 4–1 loss versus the New York Rangers.

On March 7, 2024, he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Jan Myšák.

Personal life
Perreault was born on April 15, 2002, in Montreal. His father, Yanic, is a former professional ice hockey centre who played in 14 NHL seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes, and Chicago Blackhawks and was a member of the Canadiens at the time of his birth. Growing up, Perreault and his siblings Jeremy, Liliane and Gabe all played ice hockey and worked on their shot in their basement.