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Vincent Trocheck

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Vincent Trocheck
Trocheck with the New York Rangers in 2023
Born (1993-07-11) July 11, 1993 (age 31)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 New York Rangers
Florida Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes
National team  United States
NHL draft 64th overall, 2011
Florida Panthers
Playing career 2013–present

Vincent Trocheck (born July 11, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was selected by the Florida Panthers in the third round, 64th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

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Early life

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Trocheck was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and grew up playing minor ice hockey for the Pittsburgh Hornets until he was 13 years old before he moved with his family to Detroit, Michigan. He played in the 2006 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Pittsburgh Hornets.[2]

Junior

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He then played for the Detroit Little Caesars during which he was the two-time national champion and two time league leading scorer playing in the MWEHL. In his major junior career, Trocheck joined the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) after he was a 24th overall pick in the 2009 OHL Priority Draft. In his second season with the Spirit in 2010–11, he was selected to the CHL Top Prospects Game.[3]

Trocheck was selected in the third round, 64th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. On April 23, 2012, Trocheck was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers.[4]

Trocheck was rewarded for his outstanding play during the 2012–13 season with Saginaw and the Plymouth Whalers by being named to the OHL's First All-Star Team.[5]

Professional

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Florida Panthers

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Trocheck with the San Antonio Rampage in 2013.

After finishing the 2012–13 season with the Whalers, Trocheck attended the Florida Panther's 2013 training camp. However, he was re-assigned to the Panthers American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, on September 25.[6] He recorded his first professional point, an assist, on October 4 against the Chicago Wolves.[7] Later that month, he scored his first two professional goals within six minutes of each other in a win over the Wolves on October 13.[8] Trocheck quickly recorded nine goals and nine assists through his first 19 professional games with the Rampage.[9] He led the team in scoring through the remainder of the year while playing alongside wingers Greg Rallo and Bobby Butler.[10] Immediately following the conclusion of the NHL trade deadline, Trocheck was recalled to the NHL level on March 6, 2014.[11][12] He made his NHL debut the following night on March 7, against the Buffalo Sabres, where he registered three shots on goal in 17:35 minutes of ice-time.[13][14] He then scored his first NHL goal in his fifth NHL game against the New Jersey Devils on March 14.[15] Trocheck finished the 2013–14 season with the Panthers recording five goals and three assists, while also leading all Panther forwards in ice time per game.[16]

Following his rookie season, Trocheck again attended the Panthers training camp[16] before being re-assigned to the AHL to start the 2014–15 season.[17] He recorded two goals and four assists through eight games with the Rampage before being recalled to the NHL on October 31.[18]

On July 3, 2016, as a restricted free agent, Trocheck signed a six-year, $28.5 million contract with the Panthers.[19][20] During the 2016–17 season, in the midst of a career season with the Panthers, on January 10, 2017, Trocheck was named to the 2017 NHL All-Star Game roster where he also participated in the All-Star Skills Competition.[21] He finished the season registering a career high 31 goals and 44 assists for 75 points in 82 games.

Trocheck's 2018–19 season with shortened to only 55 games due to an ankle injury in early November. During a game against the Ottawa Senators on November 19, Trocheck twisted his right leg while chasing the puck in the first period and was subsequently stretchered off the ice.[22] Following surgery, Trocheck returned to the roster after missing only 27 games. However, he later admitted that he returned too early and had not properly healed.[23]

Trocheck participated in the Panthers 2019 training camp with new wingers Mike Hoffman and Brett Connolly.[24] During a road game against the Nashville Predators, eight games into the season, Trocheck injured his left ankle after blocking a slapshot. At the time of the injury, he had recorded one goal and five assists while centring the Panthers’ second line.[25] He missed seven games to recover from this injury and returned to the Florida lineup in November. After going pointless to start December, Trocheck was moved to the winger position alongside Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau in an effort to spark his offensive abilities.[26]

Carolina Hurricanes

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As his production continued to decline, Trocheck was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark, Eetu Luostarinen and Chase Priskie on February 24, 2020. At the time of the trade, Trocheck had recorded 10 goals and 26 assists through 55 games.[27]

New York Rangers

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Following the 2021–22 season, Trocheck was signed on the opening day of free agency to a seven-year, $39.375 million contract with the New York Rangers on July 13, 2022.[28] During the 2023–24 season, Trocheck was named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, his second career All-Star Game.[29]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Ufa

Trocheck played for the United States junior team, which captured the gold medal in the 2013 World Junior Championships. He played in seven games recording three goals and three assists for six points,[30] including an empty net goal and an assist in the gold medal game.[31][32]

On September 2, 2016, it was announced that Trocheck would compete for Team North America in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.[33] He scored one goal in three games in the tournament.[34]

Personal life

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Trocheck signed a multi-year agreement with equipment manufacturer STX in October 2015. Terms were undisclosed.[35]

Trocheck and his wife have two children.[36][37]

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
2008–09 Detroit Little Caesars 18U AAA MWEHL 44 27 19 46 32 7 1 4 5 0
2009–10 Saginaw Spirit OHL 68 15 28 43 56 6 2 2 4 2
2010–11 Saginaw Spirit OHL 68 26 36 62 60 12 6 5 11 4
2011–12 Saginaw Spirit OHL 65 29 56 85 65 12 5 6 11 10
2012–13 Saginaw Spirit OHL 35 24 26 50 34 — — — — —
2012–13 Plymouth Whalers OHL 28 26 33 59 24 15 10 14 24 8
2013–14 San Antonio Rampage AHL 55 16 26 42 32 — — — — —
2013–14 Florida Panthers NHL 20 5 3 8 6 — — — — —
2014–15 San Antonio Rampage AHL 23 8 11 19 19 3 1 1 2 2
2014–15 Florida Panthers NHL 50 7 15 22 24 — — — — —
2015–16 Florida Panthers NHL 76 25 28 53 44 2 0 1 1 0
2016–17 Florida Panthers NHL 82 23 31 54 43 — — — — —
2017–18 Florida Panthers NHL 82 31 44 75 54 — — — — —
2018–19 Florida Panthers NHL 55 10 24 34 54 — — — — —
2019–20 Florida Panthers NHL 55 10 26 36 33 — — — — —
2019–20 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 7 1 1 2 16 8 0 2 2 4
2020–21 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 47 17 26 43 20 9 2 1 3 4
2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 81 21 30 51 78 14 6 4 10 10
2022–23 New York Rangers NHL 82 22 42 64 58 7 1 0 1 14
2023–24 New York Rangers NHL 82 25 52 77 55 16 8 12 20 10
NHL totals 719 197 322 519 485 56 17 20 37 42

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2010 United States U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 1 1 2 12
2013 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 3 3 6 10
2014 United States WC 6th 7 0 0 0 4
2016 Team North America WCH 5th 3 1 0 1 2
Junior totals 7 3 3 6 10
Senior totals 12 4 4 8 22

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
OHL
CHL Top Prospects Game 2011
First All-Star Team 2013 [5]
Eddie Powers Trophy 2013
Red Tilson Trophy 2013 [38]
NHL
All-Star Game 2017, 2024 [21][29]
New York Rangers
Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award 2024 [39]

References

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  1. ^ Molinari, Dave (June 21, 2011). "NHL Draft: Local prospect sizing up his status". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
  2. ^ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Austin, Kyle (January 20, 2011). "Vincent Trocheck, Brandon Saad help Team Orr rout Team Cherry in CHL Top Prospects game". mlive.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Florida Panthers Sign C Vincent Trocheck to Entry-Level Contract". National Hockey League. April 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "OHL Announces 2012-13 All-Star Teams". Canadian Hockey League. May 9, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "OHL Players at 2013 NHL Training Camps". Canadian Hockey League. September 18, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  7. ^ "Vincent Trocheck AHL profile". American Hockey League. 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  8. ^ Uminski, Tony (October 16, 2013). "Rampage record rare win in Chicago". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  9. ^ Kennedy, Ryan (November 26, 2013). "The Hot List: Tkachev shines on the big stage". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "Game Preview - San Antonio Rampage At Iowa Wild 12.21.13". Iowa Wild. December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  11. ^ Butzin, Cory (March 6, 2014). "Florida Panthers call up former Saginaw Spirit captain Vince Trocheck, to make NHL debut Friday against Buffalo". mlive.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Dombrowski, Alyssa (March 7, 2014). "Panthers' Trocheck ready for next level". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Luongo blanks Sabres in return to Florida". Sportsnet. March 7, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Rayson, Lee (February 10, 2016). "Vincent Trocheck". Dobber Prospects. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  15. ^ "Upshall goal lifts Panthers over Devils 5-3". ESPN. March 15, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Olive, Jameson (July 16, 2014). "A leader in camp, Vincent Trocheck not dwelling on place on Panthers' roster". Fox Sports. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  17. ^ Richards, George (June 17, 2019). "Getting the first round right is huge, but Florida Panthers must discover gems in the later rounds". The Athletic. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  18. ^ Fialkov, Harvey (October 31, 2014). "Panthers' first home win costs them 3 forwards". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  19. ^ Poupart, Alain (July 3, 2016). "Vincent Trocheck signs contract with Panthers". NHL.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  20. ^ "Panthers complete deals with Reilly Smith, Vincent Trocheck". ESPN.com. Sunrise, Florida. July 5, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  21. ^ a b "Vincent Trocheck Named to 2017 NHL All-Star Roster". NHL.com. Sunrise, Florida: Florida Panthers. January 10, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  22. ^ "Panthers' Vincent Trocheck Has Surgery for Fractured Ankle". Sports Illustrated. November 21, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  23. ^ Larkin, Matt (March 11, 2021). "The Secret To Vincent Trocheck's Resurgence is…". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  24. ^ Dwork, David (October 8, 2019). "Fully healed and confident, Vincent Trocheck is resuming his role as a reliable Panthers scorer". WPLG. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  25. ^ DeFabo, Mike (October 22, 2019). "Upper St. Clair native Vincent Trocheck misses game against the Penguins with injury". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on October 23, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  26. ^ Dwork, David (January 17, 2020). "Panthers center Vincent Trocheck rounding back into form after serious ankle injuries". WPLG. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  27. ^ "Canes Acquire Vincent Trocheck From Florida". National Hockey League. February 24, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  28. ^ "Rangers agree to terms with Vincent Trocheck". New York Rangers. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  29. ^ a b "Trocheck, Connor added to NHL All-Star Weekend roster". NHL.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  30. ^ "Vincent Trocheck". Elite Prospects.
  31. ^ "Vincent Trocheck scores and Team USA downs Sweden for World Junior Hockey gold medal". January 6, 2013.
  32. ^ Molinari, Dave (January 5, 2013). "Team USA wins junior hockey championship with help from Pittsburgh-area players – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  33. ^ "Panthers' Trocheck to represent Team North America". Sun-Sentinel. September 2, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  34. ^ "Vincent Trocheck Career Stats World Cup". NHL.com. NHL. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  35. ^ "Trocheck, STX announce partnership". PRWeb. October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  36. ^ "Vince Trocheck on Instagram: "The big 3-0 @hillarytrocheck !!! Happy birthday to Leo and Lennons mom. Have the best day we love you!"". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  37. ^ "Vince Trocheck on Instagram: "Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful wife @hillarytrocheck. The kids and I would be lost without you!"". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  38. ^ "Panthers Prospect Vincent Trocheck Named Ontario Hockey League's Most Outstanding Player". NHL.com.
  39. ^ "Vincent Trocheck Named Winner of 2023-24 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award". NHL.com. April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
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