Alex Turcotte

Alex Turcotte
Turcotte at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
Born	(2001-02-26) February 26, 2001 (age 23) Elk Grove, Illinois, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Los Angeles Kings
NHL draft	5th overall, 2019 Los Angeles Kings
Playing career	2021–present

Alex Turcotte (born February 26, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Regarded as one of the top prospects of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Turcotte was selected fifth overall by the Kings. ^[1] Turcotte played at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before signing with the Kings in March 2020.

Playing career

On June 21, 2019, Turcotte was selected in the first round, fifth overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. ^[2] On March 11, 2020, Turcotte signed three-year, entry-level contract with Kings. ^[3]

On September 22, 2020, with the 2020–21 season delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Turcotte, along with fellow Kings prospects Akil Thomas, Tyler Madden, Aidan Dudas, and Jacob Ingham, was loaned to Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). ^[4] However, his loan spell was terminated a month later, as there was no timetable for the DEL season to begin. ^[5]

On December 28, 2021, Turcotte made his NHL debut in a 6–3 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights. ^[6] On January 31, 2024, Turcotte scored his first NHL goal in a 4–2 win over the Nashville Predators. ^{[7] [8]}

On June 22, 2024, the Kings signed Turcotte to a three-year contract extension. ^[9]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing   United States
World Junior Championships
	2021 Canada
IIHF World U18 Championship
	2018 Russia
	2019 Sweden

Turcotte competed in the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where his team won the gold medal against Canada. ^[10] He assisted on a first period goal in the gold medal game and tallied six points in six games during the tournament. In 2018, Turcotte played in the 2018 World U18 Championships where he scored five points in seven games, but lost the final game to Finland under-18 team, taking home a silver medal. ^[11]

Personal life

Turcotte is the son of former NHL forward Alfie Turcotte, who played with the Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and Washington Capitals. ^[12] Turcotte's grandfather Réal played at Michigan State University, once owned and coached the Nanaimo Islanders of the Western Hockey League (WHL), and ran stickhandling camps across North America for more than 50 years. ^[13] Turcotte's uncle Jeff played for the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and is the head coach of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings under-13 team. ^{[14] [15]}

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017–18	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		31	8	24	32	14		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		16	12	22	34	14		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	University of Wisconsin	B1G		29	9	17	26	20		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Ontario Reign	AHL		32	6	15	21	20		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Ontario Reign	AHL		27	6	12	18	20		3	0	2	2	2
2021–22	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		8	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Ontario Reign	AHL		32	6	11	17	18		2	0	1	1	0
2022–23	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		4	0	0	0	5		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Ontario Reign	AHL		35	10	19	29	12		8	2	2	4	4
2023–24	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		20	1	3	4	6		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				32	1	3	4	13		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	United States	U17			6	3	3	6	2
2018	United States	U18			7	2	3	5	2
2019	United States	U18			7	4	5	9	4
2020	United States	WJC	6th		5	0	2	2	6
2021	United States	WJC			7	3	5	8	2
Junior totals					32	12	18	30	16

References

1. "Hughes tops 2019 NHL Draft final ranking of North American skaters". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
2. "Alex Turcotte selected No. 5 overall by LA Kings". Los Angeles Kings. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
3. "Alex Turcotte Set to Sign Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract with LA Kings". NHL.com. March 11, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
4. "Why the Kings are lending some of their top prospects to European clubs". Los Angeles Times. September 22, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
5. "Kings' Alex Turcotte: Returns from loan spell". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
6. "Golden Knights beat Kings 6-3 for 6th straight road win". ESPN. December 28, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
7. Stanley, Robby (January 31, 2024). "Turcotte gets 1st NHL goal, Kings defeat Predators to end 4-game skid". NHL.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
8. Stanovich, Austin (January 31, 2024). "Kings Turcotte Scores First Career Goal Against Predators". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
9. "LA Kings Sign Forward Alex Turcotte to Contract Extension". Los Angeles Kings . Retrieved June 22, 2024.
10. "Game Summary". www.hockeycanada.ca. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
11. "U.S. National Under-18 Team - 2018-19 Regular Season - Roster - #19 - Alex Turcotte - F". www.usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
12. "Alfie Turcotte player profile". eliteprospects.com. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
13. "Réal Turcotte at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
14. "Jeff Turcotte at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
15. "LA Jr. Kings 2024-25 Teams/Head Coaches". www.jrkingshockey.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Rasmus Kupari	Los Angeles Kings first round draft pick 2019	Succeeded by Tobias Björnfot