Carter Bear (born November 4, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was drafted 13th overall by Detroit Red Wings in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

On June 17, 2022, Bear signed a standard player agreement with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. During the 2022–23 season, he recorded one goal and one assist in 19 games. He scored his first career goal during the final game of the regular season. During the 2023–24 season, he recorded 25 goals and 32 assists in 67 regular season games. During the playoffs he recorded four assists in nine games.

During the 2024–25 season, he recorded 40 goals and 42 assists in 56 regular season games. On October 22, 2024, he was selected to the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge. He led the team with 14 power play goals and nine game-winning goals, and was named to the Western Conference Second All-Star team. On March 9, 2025, he suffered a lacerated achilles tendon in a game against the Portland Winterhawks, ending his season.

International play

Bear represented Canada at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a bronze medal.

Personal life

Bear is of indigenous heritage. His parents, Conrad and Misty, come from Peguis First Nation.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2022–23Everett SilvertipsWHL19112050004
2023–24Everett SilvertipsWHL672532572690446
2024–25Everett SilvertipsWHL5640428277—————
2025–26Everett SilvertipsWHL5336417756187152224
WHL totals195102116218159327192634

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2026CanadaWJC20000
Junior totals20000

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup2026

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Awards and achievements
PrecededbyMichael Brandsegg-NygårdDetroit Red Wings first-round draft pick 2025SucceededbyJP Hurlbert