Groulx, 18 (2/6/2000), ranked fifth on the Mooseheads in scoring with 55 points (28g/27a) in 68 games during the 2017-18 regular season. The Gatineau, Quebec native also added eight points (2g/6a) in nine playoff games.
"When I look at [Anaheim], they're first at developing young guys," said Groulx. "It's going to be great for me to go to an organization that I know will develop me into an NHL player. I couldn't be more excited."
On the international stage, the 6-foot-1, 193-pound center earned a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial, earning three points (2g/1a) in five games, and was a member of Canada Red at the 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.
"I was with my family in the stands, and they were all crying," he said. "I contained myself, but I was pretty close. It was a lot of emotion. I'm proud to be drafted by Anaheim. It was one of my best teams. I'm really excited."
Born in Rouen, France, Groulx tallied 31 points (17g/14a) in 62 games during his rookie campaign with the Mooseheads in 2016-17 after being selected first overall by the club in the 2016 QMJHL Entry Draft.
In his player profile on NHL.com, Groulx models his style of play after Stars forward Jamie Benn. "I'm a power forward with talent," said Groulx. "I like to play offensively, but I'm even better defensively. I think that's going to be a huge part for me in the NHL."
