Nate Danielson (born September 27, 2004) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL) as a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted ninth overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Danielson made his WHL debut for the Brandon Wheat Kings during the 2020–21 season and recorded three goals and 12 assists in 24 games. During the 2021–22 season, he averaged over a point-per-game and recorded 23 goals and 34 assists in 53 games. During the 2022–23 season, he served as captain and was the team leaders with 33 goals, 45 assists, 78 points, 13 power play goals 38 power play points and three shorthanded goals. He was named to the WHL East Division's Second All-Star Team and competed at the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. In three seasons for the Wheat Kings of the WHL he recorded 59 goals and 91 assists for 150 points in 145 games.
Danielson was drafted ninth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. On July 12, 2023, the Red Wings signed Danielson to a three-year, entry-level contract. He made his preseason debut for the Red Wings on September 26, 2023, and scored a goal in a 4–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
International play
Danielson represented Canada at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he recorded two goals and one assist in four games and won a bronze medal.