Cade Fairchild

Who is Cade Fairchild?

Cade Fairchild is an American professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for the Peoria Rivermen in the American Hockey League. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 4th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Fairchild competed at the 2006 IIHF World U18 Championships where he won a gold medal as a member of Team USA. he was also a member of the USA U-18 team at the 2007 IIHF U-18 World Championship, where he led all defensemen in points.

Prior to turning professional, Fairchild attended the University of Minnesota where he was the top scoring defenceman with the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team which competes in NCAA's Division I in the WCHA conference.

On November 29, 2011, Fairchild made his NHL debut playing 14 shifts in the Blues' 2-1 victory over the home team Washington Capitals. Five days after his NHL debut, Fairchild was returned to the Peoria Rivermen.

In 2012, Fairchild was named an AHL All-Star, and also named to the AHL All Rookie Team. He was recalled 4 times to St. Louis and played 5 games, tallying 1 assist.