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Luke Tuch
Tuch with Team USA in 2023
Born (2002-03-07) March 7, 2002 (age 22)
Baldwinsville, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Montreal Canadiens
Laval Rocket (AHL)
National team  United States
NHL draft 47th overall, 2020
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2023–present

Luke Tuch (/ˈtʌk/ TUCK (born March 7, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey winger for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 47th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

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Junior

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During the 2017–18 season, Tuch recorded 28 goals and 34 assists in 63 games for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres under-16 team.[1] He then played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) where he recorded 25 goals and 28 assists.[2][3]

Collegiate

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Tuch committed to play college ice hockey for Boston University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2020–21 season.[4] On October 7, 2020, Tuch was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[5][6]

During his freshman year, he recorded six goals and five assists in 16 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the season he was named a unanimous selection to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team.[7] During the 2021–22 NCAA season in his sophomore year, he recorded six goals and four assists in 26 games.[3]

On September 9, 2022, Tuch was named an assistant captain for the 2022–23 season.[8] During his junior year he recorded nine goals and 11 assists in 40 games and helped lead the Terriers to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2015.[1][9]

Professional

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Following BU's overtime defeat to Denver during the 2024 Frozen Four,[10] Tuch signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on April 16, 2024. He likewise signed a standard player contract to join the Laval Rocket, Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[11]

International play

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Tuch represented the United States at the 2018 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he recorded one goal in five games.[12]

On May 4, 2023, Tuch was named to the United States men's national ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.[13] His brother, Alex, was also named to U.S. roster, marking the first time the brothers played together on the same team.[14][15]

Personal life

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Tuch was born to parents Carl and Sharon.[3] He has a twin sister, Leah, and an older brother, Alex, who is a professional ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres.[16]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 30 5 11 16 38 2 0 0 0 0
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 47 15 15 30 30 — — — — —
2020–21 Boston University HE 16 6 5 11 12 — — — — —
2021–22 Boston University HE 26 6 4 10 16 — — — — —
2022–23 Boston University HE 40 9 11 20 21 — — — — —
2023–24 Boston University HE 39 10 20 30 10 — — — — —
2023–24 Laval Rocket AHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
NCAA totals 121 31 40 71 59 — — — — —

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 United States U17 8th 5 1 0 1 8
2023 United States WC 4th 4 1 0 1 2
Junior totals 5 1 0 1 8
Senior totals 4 1 0 1 2

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
College
Hockey East All-Rookie Team 2021 [17]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lenzi, Rachel (April 6, 2023). "How Luke Tuch's path to college hockey wound through Western New York and to the Frozen Four". The Buffalo News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Kramer, Lindsay (May 4, 2018). "Alex Tuch's brother following his strides to national team program". The Post-Standard. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Luke Tuch Bio". Boston University Athletics. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Shah, Jashvina (May 31, 2018). "Luke Tuch Follows His Brother to Opposite Side of Commonwealth Avenue". NeutralZone.net. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Kramer, Lindsay (October 7, 2020). "Baldwinsville's Luke Tuch goes to Montreal in second round of the NHL draft". The Post-Standard. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Larson, Mark (October 7, 2020). "Baldwinsville's Luke Tuch Taken in NHL Draft". Spectrum News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Hockey East Names Men's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". Hockey East. March 11, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  8. ^ "Commesso, Tuch Named Assistant Captains". Boston University Athletics. September 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  9. ^ Brogadir, Josh (April 4, 2023). "Boston University hockey heads to Frozen Four with sixth national title in sight". WCVB-TV. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  10. ^ Moore, Charles (April 11, 2024). "BU Falls 2-1 in Overtime in 2024 NCAA Semifinal". BU Today. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "Two-year, entry-level contract for Luke Tuch". Montreal Canadiens. April 16, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  12. ^ Olsen, Becky (November 2, 2018). "Luke Tuch Carving Out His Own Path in Hockey". USAHockeyNTDP.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  13. ^ Pronman, Corey; Gentille, Sean (May 4, 2023). "Team USA announces men's roster for 2023 IIHF World Championship: Who made the cut?". The Athletic. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  14. ^ Bates, Greg (May 11, 2023). "Tuch Brothers Thrilled to Play Together at World Championship". USA Hockey. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  15. ^ Lysowski, Lance (May 11, 2023). "Sabres notebook: Alex Tuch and brother, Luke, to play together at world championships". The Buffalo News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  16. ^ Kramer, Lindsay (October 2, 2020). "Luke Tuch ready to skate out of brother's shadow and toward NHL career". The Post-Standard. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  17. ^ "Hockey East announces men's all-rookie team, six other awards for 2020-21 college hockey season". USCHO.com. March 11, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
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