Luke Tuch ( (born March 7, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey winger for the

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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

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Playing career

Junior

During the 2017–18 season, Tuch recorded 28 goals and 34 assists in 63 games for the

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under-16 team. He then played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) where he recorded 25 goals and 28 assists.

Collegiate

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

. During his

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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. During the 2021–22 NCAA season in his sophomore year, he recorded six goals and four assists in 26 games. On September 9, 2022, Tuch was named an assistant captain for the 2022–23 season. 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

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Professional

Following BU's overtime defeat to Denver during the

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Frozen Four, 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

, Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.

International play

Tuch represented the United States at the

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, where he recorded one goal in five games. On May 4, 2023, Tuch was named to the United States men's national ice hockey team to compete at the

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. His brother,

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, was also named to U.S. roster, marking the first time the brothers played together on the same team.

Personal life

Tuch was born to parents Carl and Sharon. He has a twin sister, Leah, and an older brother,

, who is a professional ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tuch, Luke 2002 births Living people American men's ice hockey left wingers Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey Ice hockey players from New York (state) Laval Rocket players Montreal Canadiens draft picks People from Baldwinsville, New York Sportspeople from Onondaga County, New York USA Hockey National Team Development Program players