Brady Tkachuk
Brady Tkachuk | |||
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Born |
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. | September 16, 1999||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
Weight | 221 lb (100 kg; 15 st 11 lb) | ||
Position | Left wing | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team | Ottawa Senators | ||
NHL draft |
4th overall, 2018 Ottawa Senators | ||
Playing career | 2018–present |
Braeden Tkachuk[1] (/kəˈtʃʌk/; born September 16, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Tkachuk was chosen by the Senators as the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning professional, Tkachuk played one season for the Boston University Terriers, earning All-Hockey East Rookie Team honors.
Internationally, Tkachuk has represented Team USA at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships and 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Playing career
After playing for the St. Louis AAA Blues U16 and committing to the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP), Tkachuk agreed to play for Boston University (BU) once he had completed two seasons with the NTDP.[2] In his play for the BU Terriers, he scored four goals and ten assists in 19 games as a freshman before making the U.S. under-20 national team for the 2018 World Junior Championships.[3] Nearing the end of the NCAA season, Tkachuk was selected for the Hockey East Rookie Team after ranking fifth on the team in points.[4][5]
Leading up to the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Tkachuk was ranked second overall for North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.[6] He was eventually drafted fourth overall by the Ottawa Senators. Tkachuk signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Senators on August 13, 2018, forgoing his remaining three years of NCAA eligibility.[7][8] After participating in the Senators preseason games, Tkachuk was sidelined for the Senators' first two regular season games with a groin injury. He eventually made his NHL debut on October 8 in a 6–3 loss to the Boston Bruins.[9] The following game, on October 10, Tkachuk recorded his first career NHL goal, and first multi-goal game, in a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. He became the fastest Tkachuk to record his first NHL goal, surpassing his brother and father.[10] On October 17, after skating in four games for the Senators, it was announced that Tkachuk had a torn ligament in his leg and was set to be out for a month to recover.[11] Tkachuk eventually returned to the Senators line-up on November 8, 2018, for a game against the Vegas Golden Knights.[12] On March 28, 2019, in a game against the Florida Panthers, Tkachuk tied the Senators' franchise record for most shots on goal in a game with 12. In the same game, he scored his 20th goal of the season to tie Alexandre Daigle for the Senators' record for most goals by a teenage player in a season.[13] Tkachuk finished the 2018–19 season with 22 goals, the second-highest among NHL rookies, behind Elias Pettersson's 28.[14]
Tkachuk was named an alternate captain in the 2020–21 season.[15] Tkachuk was selected to replace the injured Auston Matthews on the Atlantic Division roster for the 2020 NHL All-Star Game on January 22, 2020.[16] He finished the season with 17 goals and 36 points in 56 games and established himself as a pest to opposing teams and a leader to his own.[17]
On October 14, 2021, Tkachuk signed a seven-year, $57.5 million contract with the Senators.[18] 22 days later, on November 5, Tkachuk was named as the tenth captain in Senators franchise history.[19] On November 27, 2021, Tkachuk was bit by Brendan Lemieux of the Los Angeles Kings during a scrum in the corner.[20] Lemieux was assessed a match penalty and was suspended for five games.[21] On December 11, 2021, Tkachuk scored his first NHL hat trick against Brian Elliott in a 4–0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.[22] On April 5, 2022, Tkachuk scored a goal and two assists in a 6–3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.[23]
At the outset of the 2022–23 season, Tkachuk was expected to play on the first line with Josh Norris and Drake Batherson.[24] However, shortly after the season began, Norris suffered a season-ending injury on October 22, 2022.[25] This forced the Senators to shuffle their forwards, placing Tkachuk on a line with Tim Stützle.[26] On December 2, 2022, in Tkachuk's 300th career game, the Senators captain recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick, scoring his 100th and 101st career goals, with the 101st being the game winner in overtime and an assist in a 3–2 overtime win over the New York Rangers.[27] Tkachuk was named to the NHL All-Star Game in Florida, representing Ottawa. He played alongside his brother, Matthew, on the Atlantic Division team.[28] In a February 27, 2023 6–2 win over the Detroit Red Wings, Tkachuk skated over to the Red Wings bench at the end of the second period and challenged the entire Red Wings team. Tkachuk scored a goal in the win, which helped move the Senators closer to a possible playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.[29] Towards the end of the season, as the Senators sought to get one of the last playoff spots in the conference, Tkachuk registered a goal and an assist in a March 27 5–2 win over the Florida Panthers, who were also vying for a playoff spot.[30] However, the Senators were eliminated from playoff contention on April 7, 2023 in a 7–2 loss to the Panthers.
International play
Medal record | ||
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Representing United States | ||
Men's ice hockey | ||
IIHF World U18 Championships | ||
2017 Slovakia | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2018 United States |
Tkachuk was the captain of the gold-winning U.S. under-18 national team at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships.
Tkachuk was selected to the U.S. under-20 national team for the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Buffalo, New York, winning bronze.[31]
Personal life
Tkachuk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona. His father, Keith was a member of the Phoenix Coyotes at the time of his birth. He was raised in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield, Missouri, after his father's 2001 trade to the Blues.[32][33] Both Tkachuk brothers attended Chaminade College Preparatory School.[34]
Tkachuk is the younger brother of Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk.[35] He is also the cousin of former NHL player and current New Jersey Devils executive Tom Fitzgerald and his sons Ryan and Casey who are both NHL prospects. Kevin Hayes and his late brother Jimmy Hayes are also cousins of the Tkachuks and Fitzgeralds.
Tkachuk is of Canadian descent through his mother Chantal, a native of Winnipeg.[36]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2015–16 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 32 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2016–17 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 24 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Boston University | HE | 40 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 71 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 71 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 56 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 79 | 30 | 37 | 67 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 35 | 48 | 83 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 359 | 125 | 150 | 275 | 493 | — | — | — | — | — |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2015 | United States | U17 | 6th | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
2017 | United States | U18 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 | ||
2018 | United States | WJC | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | ||
Junior totals | 19 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 18 |
Awards and honors
Award | Year | Ref |
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College | ||
All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2018 | [5] |
NHL | ||
NHL All-Rookie Team | 2019 | [37] |
NHL All-Star Game | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
References
- ^ Egan, Kelly (December 29, 2021). "Brady Tkachuk's 'rollercoaster' ride: from A to C, 7 years for No. 7". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Dilks, Chris (May 12, 2015). "Brady Tkachuk Commits to Boston University". SB Nation College Hockey. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ Rodriguez, Miguel. "Brady Tkachuk making name for himself with U.S. Junior Team". Buffalo News. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ "Six Terriers Earn Hockey East Year-End Honors". goterriers.com. March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "Hockey East announces All-Star Teams, All-Rookie Team, seven individual awards". uscho.com. March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Morreale, Mike G. (April 16, 2018). "Svechnikov stays No. 1 in Central Scouting final rankings". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ "Senators sign Brady Tkachuk to entry-level contract". National Hockey League. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Senators sign Brady Tkachuk to entry-level deal". Sportsnet. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ Benjamin, Amalie (October 8, 2018). "Tkachuk savors debut with Senators against Bruins". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ Schuller, Rudi (October 10, 2018). "Senators rookie Brady Tkachuk scores first NHL goals". The Sporting News. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ "Tkachuk out one month for Senators". National Hockey League. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ Medaglia, Craig (November 8, 2018). "Game Day Notes: Sens vs. Golden Knights". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Wallace, Lisa (March 28, 2019). "Tkachuk ties two records in a losing cause as Senators fall against Panthers". North Shore News. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ Obernauer, Michael (October 5, 2019). "Game Day: Georgie Jumps In as Rangers Hit the Road". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ "Sens add Tkachuk as fifth alternate captain". TSN. October 14, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Brady Tkachuk replaces Auston Matthews for NHL All-Star Game due to wrist injury". Global News. January 23, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ Spiegel, Jackie (September 22, 2021). "Brady Tkachuk, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes remain 2021-22 NHL RFAs unsigned". The Sporting News. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ "Tkachuk signs seven-year, $57.5 million contract with Senators". NHL.com. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Senators name Brady Tkachuk 10th team captain in franchise history". National Hockey League. November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Senators' Tkachuk calls Kings' Lemieux 'gutless' after bite in scrum". Sportsnet. November 27, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Gretz, Adam (November 30, 2021). "Kings' Brendan Lemieux suspended 5 games for biting Senators' Brady Tkachuk". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Tidcombe, Matt (December 11, 2021). "Tkachuk scores hat-trick as Sens beat Bolts". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ^ D'Amours, Tristan (April 5, 2022). "Tkachuk's 3-point game helps Senators avoid season series sweep against Canadiens". CBC Sports. The Canadian Press. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Luszczyszyn, Dom; Goldman, Shayna (September 24, 2022). "Ottawa Senators 2022-23 season preview: Playoff chances, projected points, roster rankings". The Athletic. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Senators' Norris suffers apparent upper-body injury vs. Coyotes, will undergo MRI". Sportsnet. October 22, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Mendes, Ian (January 28, 2023). "Josh Norris' injury gives Senators unwanted — but interesting — look at Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk as linemates". The Athletic. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Warren, Ken (December 2, 2022). "Aye, Captain: Brady Tkachuk carries spirited Ottawa Senators team to comeback victory against New York Rangers". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Garrioch, Bruce (February 5, 2023). "Garrioch: The Tkachuk family has an all-star weekend to remember in South Florida". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Thomas (February 27, 2023). "Senators captain Brady Tkachuk talks trash to entire Red Wings bench". Yahoo! Sports Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Desaulniers, Darren (March 27, 2023). "Senators pounce on Panthers in playoff push while Brady wins battle of Tkachuk brothers". CBC Sports. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Ken. "2018 WJC: BRONZE WINNER TKACHUK WILL BE HUGE PART OF TEAM USA IN 2019…IF HE'S NOT IN THE NHL". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ Anderson, Kirsten. "Brotherly love at the 2018 NHL Draft". The Calgary Sun. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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- ^ Austin, Daniel (February 23, 2019). "Matthew and Brady Tkachuk facing off on opposing hockey teams for first time". Calgary Herald. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- ^ Traikos, Michael. "U.S. junior forward Brady Tkachuk is exactly like his brother Matthew — just bigger, faster and nastier". National Post. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ "TKACHUK FAMILY HELPING MATTHEW SETTLE IN". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "NHL announces 2018-19 All-Rookie Team". National Hockey League. June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- 1999 births
- Living people
- American expatriate ice hockey players in Canada
- American men's ice hockey left wingers
- American sportspeople of Canadian descent
- American people of Ukrainian descent
- Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey players
- Chaminade College Preparatory School (Missouri) alumni
- Ice hockey people from Scottsdale, Arizona
- Ice hockey people from St. Louis
- National Hockey League first-round draft picks
- Ottawa Senators draft picks
- Ottawa Senators players
- USA Hockey National Team Development Program players