Sean Farrell (born November 2, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a winger for the San Diego Gulls in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 124th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Amateur After two years with the National Team Development Program (USNTDP), Farrell began playing in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Chicago Steel. Although originally meant to begin his collegiate career with the Harvard Crimson for the 2020–21 season, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in all Ivy League teams opting not to participate in the athletic season. Instead, it was decided that he would return for an additional season in the USHL. The pandemic also prevented in-person attendance at the annual NHL entry draft,, with Farrell and his father watching his draft announcement in a pub at the Steel's Fox Valley Ice Arena. He later called it "a bright spot in a pretty weird year for everyone."

During the 2020–21 season, Farrell recorded 29 goals and 72 assists in 53 games for the Steel, becoming the second player in USHL history to surpass 100 points in a season, after Kevin Roy in 2012. Following an outstanding campaign, he was awarded both the USHL Player of the Year and Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award.

Collegiate Farrell belatedly began his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) career for the Crimson during the 2021–22 NCAA season where he led his team in points per game production (1.17). Following his junior year in 2022–23, he was named to the All-ECAC Hockey First Team as well as the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year.

Professional Selected in the fifth round (124th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2020 NHL entry draft, Farrell signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team on March 26, 2023. He made his NHL debut two days later in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers whereas his first goal came on his first shot in the league in a 5–2 loss to the Florida Panthers on March 30. After attending the ensuing training camp with the Canadiens that September, Farrell would be assigned to Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket, to start the 2023–24 season. On February 7, 2025, he registered his first professional hat-trick in a game versus the Toronto Marlies.

Entering the offseason as a restricted free agent, Farrell was extended a qualifying offer by the Canadiens on June 30, 2025. Two days later, he would agree to a one-year extension with the organization.

Despite being tendered an additional qualifying offer from the Canadiens following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, Farrell was ultimately traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for winger Sasha Pastujov on July 27, 2026. The following day, he was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Ducks for the 2026–27 season.

International play

Internationally, Farrell first represented Team USA at the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, winning a gold medal. He likewise helped the United States capture gold at the 2017 Four Nations Cup in Russia, appearing in three games with one assist.

In April 2019, Farrell participated in the IIHF World U18 Championships where he recorded two assists in seven games and earned a bronze medal. He also tallied eight points (5G, 3A) in six games as part of that year's World Junior A Challenge en route to a third place podium finish for his country.

On January 13, 2022, Farrell was named to the United States men's national team for the 2022 Winter Olympics. In his Olympic debut, he scored a hat-trick to help lead Team USA to an 8–0 victory over the host nation China.

In May 2022, Farrell competed at the 2022 IIHF World Championship recording two goals and four assists in ten games. Appearing again the following year, he registered a goal and an assist across tournament play.

Personal life Farrell began his studies at Harvard University online during his final USHL campaign while the collegiate athletics season had been canceled. He graduated with a degree in economics in 2023, having completed the typical four-year curriculum in three years by taking summer courses.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2017–18 U.S. National Development Team USHL 34 5 15 20 2 — — — — — 2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 28 8 11 19 0 — — — — — 2019–20 Chicago Steel USHL 44 15 41 56 28 — — — — — 2020–21 Chicago Steel USHL 53 29 72 101 54 8 2 8 10 2 2021–22 Harvard University ECAC 24 10 18 28 11 — — — — — 2022–23 Harvard University ECAC 34 20 33 53 12 — — — — — 2022–23 Montreal Canadiens NHL 6 1 0 1 0 — — — — — 2023–24 Laval Rocket AHL 47 9 19 28 10 — — — — — 2024–25 Laval Rocket AHL 67 20 24 44 10 13 3 7 10 6 2025–26 Laval Rocket AHL 72 17 36 53 20 5 0 2 2 4NHL totals 6 1 0 1 0 — — — — —

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2017 United States U17 6 2 1 3 0 2019 United States U18 7 0 2 2 0 2019 United States WJAC 6 5 3 8 4 2022 United States OG 5th 4 3 3 6 0 2022 United States WC 4th 10 2 4 6 4 2023 United States WC 4th 10 1 1 2 2 Junior totals 19 7 6 13 4 Senior totals 24 6 8 14 6

Awards and honors Award Year RefUSHL USA Hockey All-American Game 2020 Clark Cup champion 2021 All-USHL First Team 2021 USHL Player of the Year 2021 Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award 2021 College All-Ivy League Honorable Mention Team 2022 All-ECAC First Team 2023 ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 2023 All-Ivy League First Team 2023 Ivy League Player of the Year 2023 AHCA East First Team All-American 2023 All-USCHO Third Team 2023 New England Best Forward 2023 New England D1 All-Stars 2023

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