Tyler Boucher Explained

Tyler Boucher
Birth Date:January 16, 2003
Birth Place:Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:205
Position:Right wing
Shoots:Right
Prospect Team:Belleville Senators
Prospect League:AHL
Team:Ottawa Senators
League:NHL
Draft:10th overall
Draft Year:2021
Draft Team:Ottawa Senators
Career Start:2023

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] Boucher would remain with Belleville for the entire season, his season cut short by two injuries.[7]

International play

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.[8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2018–19Avon Old FarmsUSHS2691423
2019–20U.S. National Development TeamUSHL24471147
2020–21U.S. National Development TeamUSHL532513
2021–22Boston UniversityHE1721334
2021–22Ottawa 67'sOHL24 7 7 14 224 1 1 2 6
2022–23Ottawa 67'sOHL21 10 7 17 32
2023–24Belleville SenatorsAHL21 2 3 5 34
AHL totals21 2 3 5 34

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019United StatesU176 1 3 4 16
2023United StatesWJC6 3 1 4 8
Junior totals12 4 4 8 24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tyler Boucher . July 27, 2021 . Elite Prospects.
  2. Web site: 'Little Boosh,' son of former Flyers goalie, drafted by Ottawa Senators in first round . . Carchidi . Sam. July 24, 2021 . July 27, 2021.
  3. Web site: Senators sign forward Tyler Boucher to three-year, entry-level contract . . December 28, 2021 . December 28, 2021.
  4. Web site: Tyler Boucher to join 67's . . January 10, 2022 . January 10, 2022.
  5. Web site: Senators prospect Tyler Boucher shut down for season, requires shoulder surgery . Sportsnet . March 9, 2023 . October 12, 2023.
  6. Web site: Senators' Tyler Boucher: Assigned to AHL Affiliate . CBS Sports . October 4, 2023 . October 12, 2023.
  7. Web site: Ian . Mendes . Senators prospect Tyler Boucher on latest injuries: ‘I’m still hungry and I’m still positive’ . The Athletic . June 10, 2024 . July 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: 2023 World Junior Championship rosters . NHL.com . Adam . Kimelman . December 12, 2022 . December 12, 2022.