Tyler Boucher

American ice hockey player (born 2003)

Ice hockey player
Tyler Boucher
Born (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003 (age 21)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Ottawa Senators
Belleville Senators (AHL)
NHL Draft 10th overall, 2021
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 2023–present

Tyler Boucher (born January 16, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Boucher was drafted in the first round, tenth overall, by the Senators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. His father, Brian Boucher, is a former NHL goaltender.[1][2]

Playing career

After beginning the 2021–22 season with the Boston University Terriers of Hockey East, collecting just 2 goals and 3 points through 17 games, Boucher opted to conclude his collegiate career and was signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators on December 28, 2021.[3] Thus ineligible to continue with Boston, Boucher joined the Ottawa 67's major junior team to continue his development. He was originally drafted by the 67's in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection 143rd overall.[4]

For the 2022–23 season, Boucher returned to play with the 67's. His season was cut short in March after a shoulder injury sidelined him that he suffered while playing with the United States men's national junior ice hockey team. In 21 games with the 67's, Boucher scored ten goals and 18 points.[5]

He joined the Senators organization the following season but failed to play in training camp due to a groin injury. He was assigned to Ottawa's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Belleville Senators in October.[6]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Canada

On December 12, 2022, Boucher was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the tournament he recorded three goals and one assist in six games and won a bronze medal.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Avon Old Farms USHS 26 9 14 23
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 24 4 7 11 47
2020–21 U.S. National Development Team USHL 5 3 2 5 13
2021–22 Boston University HE 17 2 1 3 34
2021–22 Ottawa 67's OHL 24 7 7 14 22 4 1 1 2 6
2022–23 Ottawa 67's OHL 21 10 7 17 32
NCAA totals 17 2 1 3 34

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States U17 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 1 3 4 16
2023 United States WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 6 3 1 4 8
Junior totals 12 4 4 8 24

References

  1. ^ "Tyler Boucher". Elite Prospects. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Carchidi, Sam (July 24, 2021). "'Little Boosh,' son of former Flyers goalie, drafted by Ottawa Senators in first round". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Senators sign forward Tyler Boucher to three-year, entry-level contract". Ottawa Senators. December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Tyler Boucher to join 67's". Ottawa 67's. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "Senators prospect Tyler Boucher shut down for season, requires shoulder surgery". Sportsnet. March 9, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "Senators' Tyler Boucher: Assigned to AHL Affiliate". CBS Sports. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.

External links

  • Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Ottawa Senators first round draft pick
2021
Succeeded by
Incumbent