Scott Perunovich

Scott Perunovich
Perunovich with Team USA in 2023
Born (1998-08-18) August 18, 1998
Hibbing, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
New York Islanders
St. Louis Blues
National team  United States
NHL draft 45th overall, 2018
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2021present

Scott Douglas Perunovich (born August 18, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the second round, 45th overall, in the 2018 NHL entry draft.

While playing with the University of Minnesota Duluth, Perunovich was named to the AHCA East First-Team All-American, the NCHC First All-Conference Team, All-Tournament Team, and NCHC All-Rookie team. He won several awards for his outstanding play, including the NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year, NCHC Rookie of the Year and Hobey Baker Award.

Internationally, Perunovich has represented the United States at the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, where they finished in fifth place, and the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, winning a bronze medal.