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]
| Tyler Boucher | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 16, 2003 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 | ||
Playing career
editAfter 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
edit| Medal record | ||
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Representing  United States
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
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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
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 21 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| AHL totals | 21 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | United States | U17 | 
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6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 | |
| 2023 | United States | WJC | 
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | |
| Junior totals | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 24 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Tyler Boucher". Elite Prospects. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Senators sign forward Tyler Boucher to three-year, entry-level contract". Ottawa Senators. December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Tyler Boucher to join 67's". Ottawa 67's. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ "Senators prospect Tyler Boucher shut down for season, requires shoulder surgery". Sportsnet. March 9, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Senators' Tyler Boucher: Assigned to AHL Affiliate". CBS Sports. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Mendes, Ian (June 10, 2024). "Senators prospect Tyler Boucher on latest injuries: 'I'm still hungry and I'm still positive'". The Athletic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ D'Amico, Sydney (October 7, 2024). "Senators announce final roster". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via NHL.com.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database