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Drake Caggiula

Drake Caggiula is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger from Pickering, Ontario.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Drake Caggiula is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger from Pickering, Ontario. He has played in the NHL for several teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins, and signed with Lausanne HC in Switzerland in 2025.

Early life and junior career

Caggiula was born in Pickering, Ontario, and played youth hockey in the Ajax-Pickering system. He attended PEAC Academy, according to the University of North Dakota roster, before moving on to college hockey.

College career

He played for the University of North Dakota and became one of the team’s top offensive players. In 2016, he helped North Dakota win the NCAA championship and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

Professional career

Caggiula signed with the Edmonton Oilers in 2016 after going undrafted and later played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins. NHL sources describe him as a seven-year NHL veteran with 282 games played and 46 goals plus 45 assists.

Move to Europe

After his most recent North American stint, Caggiula signed a one-year contract with Lausanne HC in June 2025. He continued his career in Switzerland’s National League for the 2025–26 season.

Key facts

  • Drake Caggiula is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger from Pickering, Ontario.
  • He played college hockey for the University of North Dakota and won the 2016 NCAA championship with the Fighting Hawks.
  • He signed with the Edmonton Oilers as an undrafted college free agent in 2016.
  • Across his NHL career, he has played 289 regular-season games and scored 46 goals and 46 assists according to HockeyDB.
  • He signed a one-year contract with Lausanne HC in Switzerland’s National League on June 2, 2025.
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Canadian context

Caggiula is from Pickering, Ontario, and developed through Canadian minor hockey before becoming a Canadian college-to-pro success story.[2][9][11]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Drake Caggiula?
He is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward from Pickering, Ontario, best known for playing in the NHL and later signing with Lausanne HC in Switzerland.
What position does he play?
He is listed as a left wing and centre, and he shoots left.
Which NHL teams did he play for?
He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Where did he play college hockey?
He played for the University of North Dakota.
Did he win a championship in college?
Yes. He helped North Dakota win the 2016 NCAA championship and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
Is he still in the NHL?
No. The available sources say he signed with Lausanne HC in Switzerland’s National League in 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Caggiula
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, NHL teams, and 2025 signing with Lausanne HC.
  2. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/97396/drake-caggiula
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, position, handedness, height, weight, and current contract status.
  3. HockeyDB — https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=130233
    Supports: Career NHL games played and career goals/assists totals.
  4. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/release-oilers-sign-drake-caggiula-to-two-year-contract-345155708
    Supports: Undrafted signing with Edmonton, prior NHL teams, and career totals at the time of the signing.
  5. University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks — https://fightinghawks.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/drake-caggiula/5784
    Supports: College attendance, playing history, and personal background.
  6. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/principe-the-drake-282302416
    Supports: College championship details and Most Outstanding Player award.