Alex Turcotte

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Alex Turcotte
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Turcotte with the Ontario Reign in 2024
Born (2001-02-26) February 26, 2001 (age 24)
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 player who is a 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.

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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 Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Canada
IIHF World U18 Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Russia
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 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 TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 U.S. National Development Team USHL 318243214—————
2018–19 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL1612223414—————
2019–20 University of Wisconsin B1G 299172620—————
2020–21 Ontario Reign AHL 326152120—————
2021–22 Ontario ReignAHL27612182030222
2021–22 Los Angeles Kings NHL 80002—————
2022–23 Ontario ReignAHL32611171820110
2022–23 Los Angeles KingsNHL40005—————
2023–24 Ontario ReignAHL351019291282244
2023–24 Los Angeles KingsNHL201346—————
2024–25 Los Angeles KingsNHL68916252030000
NHL totals1001019293330000

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2017 United States U17 Gold medal icon.svg63362
2018 United States U18 Silver medal icon.svg72352
2019 United StatesU18Bronze medal icon.svg74594
2020 United States WJC 6th50226
2021 United StatesWJCGold medal icon.svg73582
Junior totals3212183016

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.
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