Eric Frossard is a left-shot defenseman from London, Ontario. The 6’5 athlete weighs 205 pounds and developed this season with the Guelph Storm in the OHL. He is also committed to the University of Notre Dame, which he is expected to join next season. Frossard began his junior development in the USHL before the agreement between the NCAA and the CHL. Once his NCAA eligibility was no longer in question, he joined Guelph during the 2024–2025 season. Not widely featured on public rankings, Frossard is listed 68th in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings.
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2025-2026 Statistics
The 18-year-old defenseman does not necessarily have the statistics to impress at first glance. This season, Eric Frossard recorded 14 points in 51 games, along with just one assist in 4 playoff games. Producing offense is not really part of his DNA. The previous season clearly supports this, with no points in 21 games in the USHL and two assists in 30 games in the OHL.
On average, Frossard plays 17 minutes per game in Guelph. The defenseman is occasionally used on the penalty kill, but he is not used on the power play at all. His passing efficiency is 83%. He generates very few shots on goal per game, averaging about 1 shot per game.
TSLH Prospect’s Notes
Here is the analysis of Eric Frossard’s season through the eyes of our scout Martin Therriault from TSLH Prospect. All of our scouts’ analyses will be featured in the TSLH Prospect 2026 Draft Guide.
6-foot-5, 205 pounds: that alone explains why Eric Frossard is so highly ranked, including by NHL Central Scouting in its final list. The London-born defenseman is not only imposing, but also surprisingly mobile and able to move his feet well for a player of his size. He likes to engage physically and can deliver heavy cross-checks to any opponent, while using his strength to pin players along the boards. Frossard’s reach is a major asset, allowing him to close gaps and cut off puck carriers more easily.
However, while he is dominant when he is the aggressor, he needs to improve when he is on the receiving end of physical play. He is often caught off guard by forechecks, and despite his size, he can take hard hits when he is not alert. And while his footwork is solid, Frossard struggles when the pace of play increases. He shows good hockey sense and tries to make the right decisions, but he reacts too slowly, which makes him easier to beat.
The most intriguing aspect of the Guelph Storm defenseman is his offensive game. At first glance, he does not appear to offer anything particularly flashy. However, he can occasionally carry the puck and show impressive moves for a player with such a large reach. He is able to beat a few opponents in front of him and also possesses a good shot off the rush or the pass.
Eric Frossard could hear his name called in the third or fourth round of the NHL Draft due to his physical upside. But the big question is whether he can develop those skills further. If he does, he could end up surprising people in terms of his NHL role projection.
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