Trent Frederic

Frederic was born on February 11, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Bob and Gaye Frederic, both lifelong fans of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL).{{Cite news |last=Hochman |first=Benjamin |title=Bob Frederic is a lifelong Blues fan. His son is on the Boston Bruins |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/benjamin-hochman/hochman-bob-frederic-is-a-lifelong-blues-fan-his-son-is-on-the-boston-bruins/article_79c9363a-aca0-5945-8fe0-3d0824d2655a.html |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |date=May 28, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=limited |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203132644/https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/benjamin-hochman/hochman-bob-frederic-is-a-lifelong-blues-fan-his-son-is-on-the-boston-bruins/article_79c9363a-aca0-5945-8fe0-3d0824d2655a.html |url-status=live}} Raised a Blues fan, Frederic's favorite hockey players as a child were Keith Tkachuk and David Backes, and as he began playing hockey himself, he would model his playing style after that of Backes.{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Rich |title=Providence Bruins center Trent Frederic fighting for NHL shot |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/05/21/providence-bruins-center-brent-frederic-fighting-for-nhl-shot/ |work=Boston Herald |date=May 21, 2020 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123023008/https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/05/21/providence-bruins-center-brent-frederic-fighting-for-nhl-shot/ |url-status=live }} Tkachuk's sons Brady and Matthew would practice roller hockey in Frederic's childhood basement, sometimes joined by Logan Brown, Clayton Keller, and Luke Kunin.{{cite news |last=Dupont |first=Kevin Paul |title=Looking for NHL talent? Bruins center Trent Frederic's basement was a good place to start |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/11/27/sports/trent-frederic-bruins/ |work=Boston Globe |date=November 27, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819204958/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/11/27/sports/trent-frederic-bruins/ |url-status=live}}

He played three sports throughout his childhood, all of which were coached by former professionals: Frederic's hockey coaches were Tkachuk and Jeff Brown, the quarterback coach on his American football team was Gus Frerotte, and Mike Matheny coached him in Little League Baseball. Frederic spent two years as a three-sport athlete for De Smet Jesuit High School before October 2013, when the USA Hockey National Team Development Program noticed him at a minor ice hockey tournament and recruited him for their program.{{Cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey: After breakout freshman season, Trent Frederic is now 'the guy' for Wisconsin |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-men-s-hockey-after-breakout-freshman-season-trent-frederic/article_723fb5d5-701d-5aa5-b2f8-c0cec1d2285d.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=October 2, 2017 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123023005/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-men-s-hockey-after-breakout-freshman-season-trent-frederic/article_723fb5d5-701d-5aa5-b2f8-c0cec1d2285d.html |url-status=live }} He spent two years in the development program, scoring seven goals and 12 assists for a total of 19 points in 58 United States Hockey League games.{{Cite news |title=Bruins Sign Trent Frederic To Entry-Level Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-sign-trent-frederic-to-entry-level-contract/c-296910028 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=March 13, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120112114/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-sign-trent-frederic-to-entry-level-contract/c-296910028 |url-status=live}}

On April 18, 2014, Frederic committed to play college ice hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers beginning in the 2016–17 season.{{cite news |last=Baggot |first=Andy |title=Badgers men's hockey: Another recruit from St. Louis area commits |url=https://madison.com/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-another-recruit-from-st-louis-area-commits/article_0f678f26-1683-50c3-b350-507b47b5d167.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=April 18, 2014 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154324/https://madison.com/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-another-recruit-from-st-louis-area-commits/article_0f678f26-1683-50c3-b350-507b47b5d167.html |url-status=live}} The summer before joining the Badgers, Frederic, who had previously been recruited by the Boston University Terriers, was selected by the Boston Bruins in the first round, 29th overall, of the 2016 NHL entry draft.{{cite news |title=Bruins notebook: Trent Frederic choice a surprise to some |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2016/06/25/bruins-notebook-trent-frederic-choice-a-surprise-to-some/ |work=Boston Herald |date=June 25, 2016 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154318/https://www.bostonherald.com/2016/06/25/bruins-notebook-trent-frederic-choice-a-surprise-to-some/ |url-status=live}} Despite being drafted, Frederic committed to Wisconsin, and he scored his first collegiate goal on October 8, 2016, as part of a 6–5 defeat of the Northern Michigan Wildcats.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey: Late goal gives new coaching staff first victory |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-late-goal-gives-new-coaching-staff-first-victory/article_2b69f67e-d736-509a-b101-c066ce8750ce.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=October 9, 2016 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154243/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-late-goal-gives-new-coaching-staff-first-victory/article_2b69f67e-d736-509a-b101-c066ce8750ce.html |url-status=live}} With six points in his first four games, including a four-point game against the Boston College Eagles, Frederic was named the Big Ten Conference's Second Star of the Week for the week ending October 18.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey: Trent Frederic named Big Ten's second star of the week |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-trent-frederic-named-big-tens-second-star-of-the-week/article_a84def48-10f1-5d40-b0cb-d41572367abc.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=October 18, 2016 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123025246/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-trent-frederic-named-big-tens-second-star-of-the-week/article_a84def48-10f1-5d40-b0cb-d41572367abc.html |url-status=live}} After breaking his hand in practice on November 17, the Badgers' goals per game dropped from 3.75 in the eight games he had played to 2.67 in the six games he missed.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey notes: Trent Frederic returns to UW lineup against Michigan |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-notes-trent-frederic-returns-to-uw-lineup-against-michigan/article_12eb120a-9109-581e-b34c-d2e91825eec1.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=December 9, 2016 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118232214/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-notes-trent-frederic-returns-to-uw-lineup-against-michigan/article_12eb120a-9109-581e-b34c-d2e91825eec1.html |url-status=live}} Centering a line with Cameron Hughes and Luke Kunin, Frederic was second to Kunin with 15 goals and 33 points in 30 regular season games.{{Cite news |last=Russo |first=Eric |title=Frederic's Offensive Skill Emerged During Freshman Campaign at Wisconsin |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-prospect-trent-frederics-offensive-skill-emerged-during-freshman-campaign-at-wisconsin/c-290329568 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=July 7, 2017 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109013046/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-prospect-trent-frederics-offensive-skill-emerged-during-freshman-campaign-at-wisconsin/c-290329568 |url-status=live}} Although the Badgers lost the Big Ten tournament to Penn State in double overtime, thus keeping them out of the NCAA tournament, Frederic was named the Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Freshman of the Year,{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey: Season's ending provides fuel for next season, Trent Frederic says |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-seasons-ending-provides-fuel-for-next-season-trent-frederic-says/article_8268b158-ffe8-5a7e-9136-74557a4c21fa.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=March 21, 2017 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119000730/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-seasons-ending-provides-fuel-for-next-season-trent-frederic-says/article_8268b158-ffe8-5a7e-9136-74557a4c21fa.html |url-status=live}} as well as the recipient of the Spike Carlson–Chris Chelios Award for the Badgers' most valuable player (MVP).{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey: Trent Frederic named Wisconsin's MVP at team banquet |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-trent-frederic-named-wisconsins-mvp-at-team-banquet/article_bb430cc4-f0e6-5a07-9b07-a675ca0107a4.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=April 3, 2017 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118233427/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-trent-frederic-named-wisconsins-mvp-at-team-banquet/article_bb430cc4-f0e6-5a07-9b07-a675ca0107a4.html |url-status=live}} He was also named to both the All-Big Ten Second Team and Freshman Team.{{cite web |title=2016–17 All-Big Ten Hockey Team |url=https://bigten.org/documents/2018/6/7/19623__m_hockey_2016_17_release__release_final.pdf |publisher=Big Ten Conference |date=June 7, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154242/https://bigten.org/documents/2018/6/7/19623__m_hockey_2016_17_release__release_final.pdf |url-status=dead}}

When Hughes was promoted to Badgers captain shortly before the 2017–18 season, Frederic became one of four alternate captains.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey: 4 named alternate captains, giving Wisconsin its largest leadership group |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-4-named-alternate-captains-giving-wisconsin-its-largest-leadership-group/article_75566a34-ed0d-501d-a6dd-301075dc51fb.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=September 6, 2017 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154245/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-4-named-alternate-captains-giving-wisconsin-its-largest-leadership-group/article_75566a34-ed0d-501d-a6dd-301075dc51fb.html |url-status=live}} He struggled in the first half of the regular season, dropping from 1.1 points per game during his freshman year to 0.76 as a sophomore, in part because his opponents were targeting him. In an effort to remedy this, coach Tony Granato dropped Frederic from the first to the third offensive line, where he centered Matthew Freytag and Sean Dhooghe.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Badgers men's hockey: Trent Frederic searches for offensive rhythm |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-trent-frederic-searches-for-offensive-rhythm/article_7a295260-4f3b-5a13-a64e-8d23208b7542.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=November 28, 2017 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154248/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/badgers-mens-hockey-trent-frederic-searches-for-offensive-rhythm/article_7a295260-4f3b-5a13-a64e-8d23208b7542.html |url-status=live}} On February 7, after back-to-back three-point outings against the Michigan Wolverines, Frederic was named the Big Ten second star of the week.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Wisconsin Badgers' Trent Frederic named Big Ten's second star of the week |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/wisconsin-badgers-trent-frederic-named-big-tens-second-star-of-the-week/article_f1471a33-74f3-5705-abb2-6c2863322e47.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154245/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/wisconsin-badgers-trent-frederic-named-big-tens-second-star-of-the-week/article_f1471a33-74f3-5705-abb2-6c2863322e47.html |url-status=live}} Although Frederic delivered two goals in the Big Ten tournament game, the Badgers lost to Michigan 7–4 and were kept once again from the NCAA tournament.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Wisconsin men's hockey season ends with loss to Michigan in Big Ten tournament |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/wisconsin-mens-hockey-season-ends-with-loss-to-michigan-in-big-ten-tournament/article_6a5fa0c3-6d23-5ac2-82cd-f39290efbf80.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=March 4, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154245/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/wisconsin-mens-hockey-season-ends-with-loss-to-michigan-in-big-ten-tournament/article_6a5fa0c3-6d23-5ac2-82cd-f39290efbf80.html |url-status=live}} Frederic had 17 goals and 32 points in 36 regular season games for the Badgers that year and was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention, but had two four-game scoring droughts as Wisconsin finished the season 14–19–4. After the 2017–18 season ended, Frederic signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Bruins, ending his college hockey career.{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |title=Trent Frederic leaves Wisconsin Badgers after sophomore season to sign with NHL's Boston Bruins |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/trent-frederic-leaves-wisconsin-badgers-after-sophomore-season-to-sign-with-nhls-boston-bruins/article_7ae22110-a755-59a8-814c-ea39705f1149.html |work=Wisconsin State Journal |date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123030442/https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/hockey/trent-frederic-leaves-wisconsin-badgers-after-sophomore-season-to-sign-with-nhls-boston-bruins/article_7ae22110-a755-59a8-814c-ea39705f1149.html |url-status=live}}

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Frederic's contract with the Bruins started during the 2018–19 season, but he was able to finish out the 2017–18 season with the Providence Bruins, Boston's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on an amateur tryout contract. He played in 13 regular season games for Providence, recording five goals and eight points in the process, and contributed an additional assist in three postseason games.{{Cite web |title=Trent Frederic |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/272221/trent-frederic |website=Elite Prospects |access-date=January 1, 2022 |archive-date=January 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101213507/https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/272221/trent-frederic |url-status=live}}

The offseason departure of Riley Nash to the Columbus Blue Jackets left the Bruins' third-line center position open for the {{NHL Year|2018}} season,{{cite news |last=Ryan |first=Conor |title=Trent Frederic, Boston Bruins prospect, eyeing 3rd-line center spot: 'Hopefully I'm the guy' |url=https://www.masslive.com/bruins/2018/09/trent_frederic_boston_bruins_prospect_eyeing_3rd-line_center_spot_hopefully_im_the_guy.html |work=The Republican |location=Springfield, MA |date=September 7, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154304/https://www.masslive.com/bruins/2018/09/trent_frederic_boston_bruins_prospect_eyeing_3rd-line_center_spot_hopefully_im_the_guy.html |url-status=live}} and Frederic entered training camp in contention with Jack Studnicka and Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson for the role.{{cite news |last=Ryan |first=Conor |title=Boston Bruins training camp roster: Axel Andersson returned to Swedish Hockey League, Zach Senyshyn assigned to Providence |url=https://www.masslive.com/bruins/2018/09/boston_bruins_training_camp_roster_axel_andersson_returned_to_swedish_hockey_league_zach_senyshyn_as.html |work=The Republican |location=Springfield, MA |date=September 24, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154255/https://www.masslive.com/bruins/2018/09/boston_bruins_training_camp_roster_axel_andersson_returned_to_swedish_hockey_league_zach_senyshyn_as.html |url-status=live}} Veterans David Backes and Sean Kuraly were ultimately awarded the job, while Frederic and his competitors were sent back to Providence.{{cite news |title=Bruins turn to David Backes to fill third-line center hole |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/10/08/conroy-bruins-turn-to-david-backes-to-fill-third-line-center-hole/ |work=Boston Herald |date=October 8, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154245/https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/10/08/conroy-bruins-turn-to-david-backes-to-fill-third-line-center-hole/ |url-status=live}} Ultimately, however, the third-line center became a rotating position, and Frederic was called up from Providence on January 29 to try out the role.{{cite news |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Trent Frederic gets the call as Bruins return from extended time off |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/bruins/2019/01/29/trent-frederic-gets-call-bruins-return-from-extended-time-off/bnfZOjikczpZ0Pk7VRzWNP/story.html |work=Boston Globe |date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154247/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/bruins/2019/01/29/trent-frederic-gets-call-bruins-return-from-extended-time-off/bnfZOjikczpZ0Pk7VRzWNP/story.html |url-status=live}} He made his NHL debut that night, skating alongside his childhood hero Backes, and received a five-minute major penalty for fighting with Winnipeg Jets forward Brandon Tanev.{{cite news |last=Bieler |first=Des |title=With his parents cheering from the stands, Trent Frederic wins fight in NHL debut |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/01/30/with-his-parents-cheering-stands-bruins-trent-frederic-wins-fight-nhl-debut/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=January 30, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=limited |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506201748/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/01/30/with-his-parents-cheering-stands-bruins-trent-frederic-wins-fight-nhl-debut/ |url-status=live}} After 11 scoreless games for Boston, Frederic was sent back down to Providence on February 22, shortly before the trading deadline, in order to clear salary cap space for new acquisition Charlie Coyle.{{cite news |title=Bruins recall Peter Cehlarik, assign Trent Frederic to Providence |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/bruins-recall-peter-cehlarik-assign-trent-frederic-providence?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs |work=NBC Sports Boston |date=February 22, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154256/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/bruins-recall-peter-cehlarik-assign-trent-frederic-providence?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs |url-status=live}} Ultimately, Frederic played in 15 NHL games during the 2018–19 season, with no goals or assists in any of them, but had 14 goals and 25 points in 55 games with Providence.{{cite news |last=Lane |first=Jon |title=Top prospects for Boston Bruins |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-prospect-watch/c-308395686 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=August 3, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233159/https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-prospect-watch/c-308395686 |url-status=live}}

Although he began the 2019–20 season in Providence, injuries soon decimated the Bruins' offensive core, and Frederic was called up to Boston on November 14 to replace an injured Zach Senyshyn. He skated on the third line with Par Lindholm and Danton Heinen, playing on the left wing instead of his usual center.{{cite news |last=Russo |first=Eric |title=Frederic Called Up, Will Get Look at Wing |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/frederic-called-up-will-get-look-at-wing/c-311298830 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=November 14, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115214209/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/frederic-called-up-will-get-look-at-wing/c-311298830 |url-status=live}} His call-up was short-lived, as Frederic, Paul Carey, and Urho Vaakanainen were all sent down to Providence on November 18 to make room for Jake DeBrusk, Patrice Bergeron, and Brett Ritchie, all of whom were returning from their respective injuries.{{cite news |last=Russo |first=Eric |title=DeBrusk Returns to Practice, Will Travel to New Jersey |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/debrusk-returns-to-practice-will-travel-to-new-jersey/c-311472514 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=November 18, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119040735/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/debrusk-returns-to-practice-will-travel-to-new-jersey/c-311472514 |url-status=live}} Although he played in only two NHL games that season, Frederic made a much larger impact in the AHL, where he scored eight goals and 32 points in 59 regular season games, all while leading the league with 148 penalty minutes.{{cite news |last=Russo |first=Eric |title=Frederic Stepped Up in Year 2 with P-Bruins |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/frederic-stepped-up-in-year-2-with-p-bruins/c-316994874 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=May 21, 2020 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030042030/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/frederic-stepped-up-in-year-2-with-p-bruins/c-316994874 |url-status=live}} By the time that the AHL season was canceled in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Providence Bruins were on a 12-game winning streak and were poised to take the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.{{cite news |last=Russo |first=Eric |title=Despite Shortened Season, Leach Pleased with P-Bruins' Progress |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/despite-shortened-season-jay-leach-pleased-with-providence-bruins-progress/c-316958736 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=May 18, 2020 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606103130/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/despite-shortened-season-jay-leach-pleased-with-providence-bruins-progress/c-316958736 |url-status=live}} When the NHL returned to play for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, Frederic was one of 31 players selected to join the team in the Toronto "bubble".{{cite news |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Bruins finalize playoff roster as they head to Toronto to begin Cup run |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/07/26/sports/bruins-finalize-playoff-roster-they-head-toronto-begin-cup-run/ |work=Boston Globe |date=July 26, 2020 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=August 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811224119/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/07/26/sports/bruins-finalize-playoff-roster-they-head-toronto-begin-cup-run/ |url-status=live}} He contracted the COVID-19 virus during the pre-playoff training camp, however, and could not play with the team during their postseason run.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Trent Frederic looking to make mark with Bruins |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/12/15/trent-frederic-looking-to-make-mark-with-bruins/ |work=Boston Herald |date=December 15, 2020 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=February 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218102620/https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/12/15/trent-frederic-looking-to-make-mark-with-bruins/ |url-status=live}}

Frederic opened the 2020–21 season as a member of the Bruins' taxi squad, ready to fill in for either Craig Smith or Brad Marchand as needed.{{cite news |last=Russo |first=Eric |title=Need to Know: Bruins at Devils |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/need-to-know-preview-bruins-at-devils/c-320254444 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114192113/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/need-to-know-preview-bruins-at-devils/c-320254444 |url-status=live}} After cementing his place on the Bruins lineup by way of fighting with P. K. Subban of the New Jersey Devils early in the season, Frederic finally picked up his first NHL point on January 23, an assist on Coyle's goal in a 3–1 defeat of the Philadelphia Flyers.{{cite news |last=Rosenthal |first=Tim |title=3 takeaways from the Bruins' convincing 6–1 win over the Flyers |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2021/01/24/bruins-power-play-win-flyers-takeaways/ |work=Boston Globe |date=January 24, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131083242/https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2021/01/24/bruins-power-play-win-flyers-takeaways |url-status=live}} His first NHL goal also came against the Flyers, a second-period shot past Carter Hart during the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe game on February 21.{{cite news |last=Rosen |first=Dan |title=Pastrnak gets hat trick, Bruins top Flyers in NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/philadelphia-flyers-boston-bruins-game-recap/c-321655694 |publisher=National Hockey League |date=February 22, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=February 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222180323/https://www.nhl.com/news/philadelphia-flyers-boston-bruins-game-recap/c-321655694 |url-status=live}} What was poised to be a strong rookie season for Frederic was suddenly derailed after April 6, when he contracted a mysterious, non-COVID-19 illness. Frederic suffered a fever of over {{convert|100|F}} that sidelined him for some time, and when the Bruins acquired Curtis Lazar and Taylor Hall in a late-season trade with the Buffalo Sabres, it was difficult for Frederic to find his way back into the lineup. After contracting the illness, he made only six more regular-season appearances for Boston.{{cite news |last=Mullen |first=Logan |title=Trent Frederic Details Illness That Slowed Down His 2021 Season |url=https://nesn.com/2021/06/trent-frederic-details-illness-that-slowed-down-his-2021-season/ |work=New England Sports Network |date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=June 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630174016/https://nesn.com/2021/06/trent-frederic-details-illness-that-slowed-down-his-2021-season/ |url-status=live}} He scored four goals and one assist in 42 regular season games, but did not make an appearance in any of the Bruins' 11 games at the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, even when the fourth line wavered and Boston eventually fell to the New York Islanders.{{Cite news |last=Goss |first=Nick |title=After rookie season, Trent Frederic says 'I have a lot more to offer' |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/after-rookie-season-bruins-trent-frederic-says-i-have-lot-more-offer |work=NBC Sports Boston |date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=June 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630191610/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/after-rookie-season-bruins-trent-frederic-says-i-have-lot-more-offer |url-status=live}}

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An impending restricted free agent after the 2020–21 season, Frederic signed a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension with the Bruins on June 25, 2021.{{cite news |last=Pepin |first=Matt |title=Bruins bring back center Trent Frederic on a two-year deal |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2021/06/25/bruins-re-sign-trent-frederic-contract-deal/ |work=Boston Globe |date=June 25, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=June 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625200815/https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2021/06/25/bruins-re-sign-trent-frederic-contract-deal/ |url-status=live}} Shortly thereafter, he was one of the seven forwards that the Bruins chose to protect in the 2021 NHL expansion draft.{{Cite news |title=NHL Announces Bruins Protected List for 2021 Expansion Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/nhl-announces-bruins-protected-list-for-2021-expansion-draft/c-325686020 |publisher=National Hockey League |date=July 19, 2021 |access-date=January 1, 2022 |archive-date=December 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230060528/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/nhl-announces-bruins-protected-list-for-2021-expansion-draft/c-325686020 |url-status=live}} He began the 2021–22 season on an inexperienced fourth line with Tomáš Nosek and Karson Kuhlman,{{cite news |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Bruce Cassidy like sthe way his third group of Bruins forwards lines up |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/16/sports/bruce-cassidy-likes-way-his-third-group-bruins-forwards-lines-up/ |work=Boston Globe |date=October 16, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=May 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520164520/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/16/sports/bruce-cassidy-likes-way-his-third-group-bruins-forwards-lines-up/ |url-status=live}} where he was expected to maintain possession of the puck against opposing defense.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins' Trent Frederic still a work in progress |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/10/01/bruins-trent-frederic-still-a-work-in-progress/ |work=Boston Herald |date=October 1, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=October 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002234617/https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/10/01/bruins-trent-frederic-still-a-work-in-progress/ |url-status=live}} On November 9, Frederic left the Bruins' game against the Ottawa Senators after taking a hit from Josh Brown.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins grind out 3–2 win over Senators |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/11/09/bruins-grind-out-3-2-win-over-senators/ |work=Boston Herald |date=November 9, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129200423/https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/11/09/bruins-grind-out-3-2-win-over-senators/ |url-status=live}} He missed two weeks with a concussion, and upon his return to the lineup on November 28, Frederic was promoted to a third line with Nick Foligno and Kuhlman.{{cite news |last=Dupont |first=Kevin Paul |title=Bruce Cassidy and the Bruins need more out of Jake DeBrusk |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/28/sports/bruce-cassidy-bruins-need-more-out-jake-debrusk/ |work=Boston Globe |date=November 28, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128105156/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/28/sports/bruce-cassidy-bruins-need-more-out-jake-debrusk/ |url-status=live}} In December, Frederic was one of nine Bruins players to enter COVID-19 protocols before the NHL ordered an eight-day team shutdown.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=COVID shuts down Bruins through Dec. 26 |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/12/18/covid-shuts-down-bruins-through-december-26/ |work=Boston Herald |date=December 18, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219054817/https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/12/18/covid-shuts-down-bruins-through-december-26/ |url-status=live}} Frederic suffered another upper-body injury after the break, this time in Boston's January 10 game against the Washington Capitals.{{cite news |last=Dupont |first=Kevin Paul |title=Taylor Hall's game was brought up to speed when Bruins flipped the lines |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/11/sports/taylor-halls-game-was-brought-up-speed-when-bruins-flipped-lines/ |work=Boston Globe |date=January 11, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=January 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119151335/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/11/sports/taylor-halls-game-was-brought-up-speed-when-bruins-flipped-lines/ |url-status=live}} He returned to the lineup on February 8, after the NHL All-Star Game break.{{cite news |last=Benbow |first=Julian |title=After a needed break, the Bruins are prepped for a packed second half |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/08/sports/after-needed-break-bruins-are-prepped-packed-second-half/ |work=Boston Globe |date=February 8, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=March 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326162729/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/08/sports/after-needed-break-bruins-are-prepped-packed-second-half/ |url-status=live}} In the second half of the season, Frederic took a less physical approach to avoid taking penalties, and he found chemistry on a line with center Charlie Coyle.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins notebook: Trent Frederic finding his niche |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/02/20/bruins-notebook-trent-frederic-finding-his-niche/ |work=Boston Herald |date=February 20, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=February 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221212714/https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/02/20/bruins-notebook-trent-frederic-finding-his-niche/ |url-status=live}} Playing in 60 regular-season games as a bottom-six center and left wing, Frederic recorded eight goals and 18 points, and outgoing head coach Bruce Cassidy criticized his discipline and offensive initiative.{{cite news |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Trent Frederic needs new Bruins coach Jim Montgomery to offer a longer leash |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/22/sports/trent-frederic-needs-new-bruins-coach-jim-montgomery-offer-longer-leash/ |work=Boston Globe |date=July 22, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=February 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223044629/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/22/sports/trent-frederic-needs-new-bruins-coach-jim-montgomery-offer-longer-leash/ |url-status=live}} The Bruins faced the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.{{cite news |last=Benjamin |first=Amalie |title=2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Bruins first-round preview |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-boston-bruins-first-round-playoff-series-preview-333638344 |publisher=National Hockey League |date=May 1, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819205008/https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-boston-bruins-first-round-playoff-series-preview-333638344 |url-status=live}} Frederic struggled in the postseason: he missed three games after taking a penalty in Game 2, and in Game 7, a defensive miscue on his part allowed Max Domi of the Hurricanes to score, ultimately ending the Bruins' season.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Just what is Trent Frederic's ceiling with the Bruins? |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/05/25/just-what-is-trent-frederics-ceiling-with-the-bruins/ |work=Boston Herald |date=May 25, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204142250/https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/05/25/just-what-is-trent-frederics-ceiling-with-the-bruins/ |url-status=live}}

Leading into the 2022–23 season, Frederic practiced shooting and skating at his family home, and he met with a mental toughness coach.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Trent Frederic hopes to take more positive steps with Bruins |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/09/08/trent-frederic-hopes-to-take-more-positive-steps-with-bruins/ |work=Boston Herald |date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926145313/https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/09/08/trent-frederic-hopes-to-take-more-positive-steps-with-bruins/ |url-status=live}} After a poor preseason in which Frederic believed he was too concerned with making mistakes, incoming coach Jim Montgomery told him to "hunt and hit".{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins notebook: Message to Trent Frederic? 'Hunt and hit' |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/10/15/bruins-notebook-message-to-trent-frederic-hunt-and-hit/ |work=Boston Herald |date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028072207/https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/10/15/bruins-notebook-message-to-trent-frederic-hunt-and-hit/ |url-status=live}} This simplified approach helped Frederic's confidence and gave him "a better sense of" when to initiate fights.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins notebook: Trent Frederic finding his role |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/11/17/bruins-notebook-trent-frederic-finding-his-role/ |work=Boston Herald |date=November 17, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122140853/https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/11/17/bruins-notebook-trent-frederic-finding-his-role/ |url-status=live}} A natural center, his confidence and performance also improved with a move to right wing, with Coyle centering a line that also included Taylor Hall.{{cite news |last=Dupont |first=Kevin Paul |title=How the Bruins' Trent Frederic, a natural center, is blossoming at right wing |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/08/sports/how-bruins-trent-frederic-natural-center-is-blossoming-right-wing/ |work=Boston Globe |date=December 8, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=January 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101184941/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/08/sports/how-bruins-trent-frederic-natural-center-is-blossoming-right-wing/ |url-status=live}} By the end of December, the Bruins coaching staff used Frederic in all three offensive roles depending on roster injuries, but Montgomery viewed him as most creative on the right wing.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins notebook: Trent Frederic's versatility coming to light |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/12/30/bruins-notebook-trent-frederics-versatility-coming-to-light/ |work=Boston Herald |date=December 30, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=December 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231072222/https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/12/30/bruins-notebook-trent-frederics-versatility-coming-to-light/ |url-status=live}} Playing in 79 games, mostly with Hall and Coyle, Frederic finished the regular season with a career-high 17 goals and 31 points.{{cite news |last=Shinzawa |first=Fluto |title=Bruins' Trent Frederic signs 2-year, $4.6 million extension, per source: Is it a fair contract? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4739532/2023/08/01/bruins-trent-frederic-contract/ |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |date=August 1, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819204948/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4739532/2023/08/01/bruins-trent-frederic-contract/ |url-status=live}} That momentum failed to carry over into the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, in which the Bruins lost a seven-game first-round series to the Florida Panthers.{{cite news |last=Benjamin |first=Amalie |title=Bruins eliminated, regular-season success didn't translate to playoffs |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-eliminated-from-stanley-cup-playoffs-344059466 |publisher=National Hockey League |date=May 1, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819204949/https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-eliminated-from-stanley-cup-playoffs-344059466 |url-status=live}} Frederic was scratched for two games in favor of rookie Jakub Lauko,{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins beat: Coaching decisions come into question after epic failure |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/01/bruins-beat-coaching-decisions-come-into-question-after-epic-failure/ |work=Boston Herald |date=May 1, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=May 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511185320/https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/01/bruins-beat-coaching-decisions-come-into-question-after-epic-failure/ |url-status=live}}{{cite news |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Boston Bruins roster: Who's retiring, who's returning, who will be re-signed? |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/02/sports/bruins-roster/ |work=Boston Globe |date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502140941/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/02/sports/bruins-roster/ |url-status=live}} and he was held off the board in the five games he did play.{{cite news |title=Frederic signs 2-year contract with Bruins, avoids arbitration |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/trent-frederic-signs-two-year-contract-with-boston-bruins-344945000 |publisher=National Hockey League |date=August 1, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-date=January 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113112558/https://www.nhl.com/news/trent-frederic-signs-two-year-contract-with-boston-bruins-344945000 |url-status=live}}

A restricted free agent after the 2022–23 season, Frederic signed a two-year, $4.6 million contract extension with the Bruins on August 1, 2023. With several members of the Bruins' core departing before the season, Frederic had the opportunity to take a greater role on the 2023–24 team.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Opportunity awaits Bruins' Trent Frederic |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/10/opportunity-awaits-bruins-trent-frederic/ |work=Boston Herald |date=August 10, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=August 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812061231/https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/10/opportunity-awaits-bruins-trent-frederic/ |url-status=live}} As the season progressed, Frederic's speed developed, which allowed him to take a more dynamic role on offense.{{cite news |last=Finn |first=Chad |title=Trent Frederic is picking up the pace and his production for Bruins |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/01/01/sports/trent-frederic-is-picking-up-pace-his-production-bruins/ |work=Boston Globe |date=January 1, 2024 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=January 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103223937/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/01/01/sports/trent-frederic-is-picking-up-pace-his-production-bruins/ |url-status=live}} On January 6, Frederic, filling in for an injured James van Riemsdyk, scored the first power play goal of his professional career against the Tampa Bay Lightning.{{cite news |last=Pohoryles |first=Joe |title=What Trent Frederic's Growing Role, Confidence With Bruins Could Mean Going Forward |url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/featured/what-trent-frederics-growing-role-confidence-with-bruins-could-mean-going-forward- |work=The Hockey News |publisher=Sports Illustrated |date=January 7, 2024 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819205103/https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/featured/what-trent-frederics-growing-role-confidence-with-bruins-could-mean-going-forward- |url-status=live}} Appearing in all but one regular season game for Boston, Frederic set career highs with 18 goals and 40 points, and he received the NESN 7th Player Award as the Bruin who exceeded fan expectations that season.{{cite news |title=Trent Frederic Receives NESN's 2024 7th Player Award |url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/trent-frederic-receives-nesn-s-2024-7th-player-award |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Boston Bruins |date=April 16, 2024 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714035356/https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/trent-frederic-receives-nesn-s-2024-7th-player-award |url-status=live}} Frederic attributed his growth over the past two seasons to Montgomery, who "[gave] me confidence and let me play and learn from some of my mistakes".{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Trent Frederic's continued growth a boon for Bruins |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/01/03/trent-frederics-continued-growth-a-boon-for-bruins/ |work=Boston Herald |date=January 3, 2024 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119181612/https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/01/03/trent-frederics-continued-growth-a-boon-for-bruins/ |url-status=live}}

On March 4, 2025, Frederic was traded to the Edmonton Oilers alongside Max Jones and unsigned prospect Petr Hauser in a three-team deal, which saw the Bruins receive Max Wanner, a second-round draft pick, and a fourth-round pick, while the New Jersey Devils received prospect Shane Lachance for retaining half of Frederic's salary.{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/trent-frederic-traded-to-edmonton-oilers-in-three-team-deal |title=Frederic traded to Oilers by Bruins in 3-team deal |website=nhl.com |date=March 4, 2025}}

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Frederic's tenure with the National Team Development Program allowed him to represent the United States at a number of international tournaments, beginning with the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, where he recorded one goal and one assist in six games of Team USA's silver-medal finish.{{cite web |title=Player Statistics{{snd}}2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge |url=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national-championships/men/world-u17/2014-nov/stats/player-stats |publisher=Hockey Canada |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=September 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907001859/https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national-championships/men/world-u17/2014-nov/stats/player-stats |url-status=live}} The following year, Frederic helped the United States to a bronze medal with four goals and three assists in the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championships,{{cite web |title=2018 WJC {{!}} Trent Frederic |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show/3813195-2018-wjc-trent-frederic |publisher=USA Hockey |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301043555/http://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show/3813195-2018-wjc-trent-frederic |url-status=live}} including a hat-trick in the team's 12–1 opening-round rout of Latvia.{{cite news |title=Hockey: Americans rout Latvia at U18 Worlds |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/hockey/4011726-hockey-americans-rout-latvia-u18-worlds |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=April 17, 2016 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154306/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/hockey/4011726-hockey-americans-rout-latvia-u18-worlds |url-status=live}} Two years later, he won another bronze medal, this time contributing five goals in seven games for the United States junior team at the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Four of these goals came in the bronze medal game, where the US team defeated the Czech Republic 9–3.{{cite news |last=Dupont |first=Kevin Paul |title=Bruins prospect Trent Frederic scores four goals in World Junior game |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/bruins/2018/01/06/bruins-prospect-trent-frederic-scores-four-goals-world-junior-game/YTY2RaKFQuTC5hClhfjZQM/story.html |work=Boston Globe |date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154251/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/bruins/2018/01/06/bruins-prospect-trent-frederic-scores-four-goals-world-junior-game/YTY2RaKFQuTC5hClhfjZQM/story.html |url-status=live}}

Standing at {{convert|6|ft|3|in}} and weighing {{convert|220|lbs}}, Frederic has become a successful fighter in his NHL career.{{cite news |last=Conroy |first=Steve |title=Bruins' Trent Frederic still a work in progress |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/10/01/bruins-trent-frederic-still-a-work-in-progress/ |work=Boston Herald |date=October 1, 2021 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-date=October 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002234617/https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/10/01/bruins-trent-frederic-still-a-work-in-progress/ |url-status=live}} His penchant for fighting began as a child, when he and his brother Grant would practice hitting each other in a makeshift basement roller rink.{{cite news |last=Leger |first=Justin |title=Bruins' Trent Frederic reminisces on his basement 'Fight Club' |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/bruins-trent-frederic-explains-where-he-got-his-fighting-skills |work=NBC Sports Boston |date=February 27, 2021 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227232721/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/bruins-trent-frederic-explains-where-he-got-his-fighting-skills |url-status=live}} Most of his fights have come from a self-professed desire to help his teammates, such as when he battled Tommy Cross of the Springfield Thunderbirds after Cross elbowed Cameron Hughes in the head.{{cite news |last=McDonald |first=Joe |title=Down on the farm: Trent Frederic could add some needed bite to Bruins |url=https://theathletic.com/1534022/2020/01/15/trent-frederic-bite-bruins/ |work=The Athletic |date=January 15, 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123154249/https://theathletic.com/1534022/2020/01/15/trent-frederic-bite-bruins/ |url-status=live}} Boston coach Bruce Cassidy has praised Frederic's discipline and control in picking his battles and has encouraged him to become an enforcer.{{cite news |last=McGuire |first=Sean T. |title=Why Bruce Cassidy Trusts Trent Frederic To Be More Than Just Fighter |url=https://nesn.com/2021/02/bruce-cassidy-bruins-trent-frederic-fighter/ |work=New England Sports Network |date=February 13, 2021 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-date=February 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221173733/https://nesn.com/2021/02/bruce-cassidy-bruins-trent-frederic-fighter/ |url-status=live}} Cassidy and teammate Brad Marchand, himself a notorious pest, have also praised Frederic's ability to draw penalties from his opponents by agitating them into a fight or another infraction.{{cite news |last=Shinzawa |first=Fluto |title=Trent Frederic: The Bruins' agitator, yapper, gloves-off irritant |url=https://theathletic.com/2426441/2021/03/03/trent-frederic-the-bruins-agitator-yapper-gloves-off-irritant/ |work=The Athletic |date=March 3, 2021 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=April 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411051359/https://theathletic.com/2426441/2021/03/03/trent-frederic-the-bruins-agitator-yapper-gloves-off-irritant/ |url-status=live}}

Frederic's older brother Grant is also a hockey player, and the two would often face each other while Trent played with the US national team and Grant was with the Green Bay Gamblers.{{cite news |last=Ryan |first=Conor |title=From basement battles to NHL bouts, Trent Frederic owes plenty of his game to his older brother |url=https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/03/09/basement-battles-nhl-bouts-trent-frederic-owes-plenty-game-older-brother |work=Boston Sports Journal |date=March 9, 2021 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |archive-date=March 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309170023/https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/03/09/basement-battles-nhl-bouts-trent-frederic-owes-plenty-game-older-brother/ |url-status=live}} Grant spent four years playing college ice hockey for the Miami RedHawks before signing with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL in 2020.{{cite news |title=Adirondack Thunder sign defenseman Grant Frederic |url=https://poststar.com/sports/hockey/thunder/adirondack-thunder-sign-defenseman-grant-frederic/article_82eedaa7-5ebd-546c-9135-dadcb0bb7887.html |work=The Post-Star |date=November 5, 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=August 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814070901/https://poststar.com/sports/hockey/thunder/adirondack-thunder-sign-defenseman-grant-frederic/article_82eedaa7-5ebd-546c-9135-dadcb0bb7887.html |url-status=live}}

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