Derek
Forbort
(DAIR-ihk FOHR-bohrt)
Position:
Defence
Shoots:
Left
Height:
6'4"
Weight:
216 lbs
Birthplace:
Duluth, MN
Born:
1992-03-04
Drafted:
Los Angeles' first round selection, 15th overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Acquired:
Signed as a free agent on July 1, 2024
Career Highlights
- Won a gold medal at the 2010 U18 World Championships
- Drafted 15th overall by Los Angeles in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
- Won a bronze medal at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships
- Won a Calder Cup Championship in 2015 with the Manchester Monarchs
- Made his NHL debut on October 16, 2015
- Signed a one-year contract with Vancouver on July 1, 2024