Tyler Boucher

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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 2023present

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]

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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] Boucher would remain with Belleville for the entire season, his season cut short by two injuries. [7] He was assigned to Belleville to start the 2024–25 season. [8]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 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. [9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Avon Old Farms USHS 2691423
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 24471147
2020–21 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL532513
2021–22 Boston University HE 1721334
2021–22 Ottawa 67's OHL 2477142241126
2022–23 Ottawa 67'sOHL211071732
2023–24 Belleville Senators AHL 2123534
AHL totals2123534

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019 United States U17 Silver medal icon.svg613416
2023 United States WJC Bronze medal icon.svg63148
Junior totals1244824

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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.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Ottawa Senators first round draft pick
2021
Succeeded by