Dante Fabbro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who plays as a defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born on June 20, 1998, in Coquitlam, British Columbia, he is recognized for his strong skating, puck-moving abilities, offensive contributions from the back end, and reliable defensive play.
The youngest of three children born to parents Tina and Steve Fabbro, he grew up in the Vancouver area and has carved out a steady NHL career as a mobile, two-way blue-liner.
Siblings
Dante has two older sisters, Gina and Sophia.
Both sisters played soccer at the NCAA level for Austin Peay State University in Tennessee.
The family connection to Nashville through his sisters made the city feel like a natural fit when Dante was drafted by the Predators, allowing for frequent family gatherings and support during his early professional years.
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Career
Fabbro excelled in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) with the Penticton Vees, where he put up impressive numbers and earned recognition as one of the league’s top defensemen.
The Nashville Predators selected him 17th overall in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Rather than turning pro immediately, he committed to Boston University, where he played three strong seasons, serving as an alternate captain and earning conference honors while helping Team Canada at international events.
He made his NHL debut with the Predators in 2019 and developed into a dependable defenseman over several seasons in Nashville.
In November 2024, he was claimed off waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he has continued his career.
Known for his ability to contribute offensively while maintaining defensive responsibility, Fabbro has logged significant minutes and adapted well to new team systems.
Accolades
In the BCHL, Fabbro was named to the All-Rookie Team in 2015, won the RBC Cup Top Defenceman award that same year, and captured First All-Star Team and Top Defenceman honors in 2016.
At Boston University, he was a two-time Hockey East Second Team All-Star and a New England All-Star.
Internationally, he helped Canada secure gold at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship and silver in 2017.
In the NHL, he has established himself as a consistent performer, contributing steadily to his teams’ blue lines without major individual awards but earning respect for his reliability and two-way game.
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