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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|02|26}} |
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| birth_place = [[Elk Grove, Illinois]], U.S. |
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⚫ | '''Alex Turcotte''' (born February 26, 2001) is an American professional [[ice hockey]] [[Centre (ice hockey)|center]] for the <!--[[Ontario Reign]] of the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) as a prospect to the--> [[Los Angeles Kings]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Regarded as one of the top prospects of the [[2019 NHL Entry Draft]], Turcotte was selected fifth overall by the Kings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-hughes-tops-2019-nhl-draft-final-ranking-of-north-american-skaters/c-306704716|title=Hughes tops 2019 NHL Draft final ranking of North American skaters|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=April 15, 2019}}</ref> Turcotte played at the [[Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey|University of Wisconsin-Madison]] before signing with the Kings in March 2020. |
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⚫ | '''Alex Turcotte''' (born February 26, 2001) is an American professional [[ice hockey]] [[ |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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On June 21, 2019, Turcotte was selected in the first round, |
On June 21, 2019, Turcotte was selected in the first round, fifth overall, by the [[Los Angeles Kings]] in the [[2019 NHL Entry Draft]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/alex-turcotte-selected-no-5-overall-by-la-kings-at-2019-nhl-draft/c-307911086 | title = Alex Turcotte selected No. 5 overall by LA Kings | publisher = [[Los Angeles Kings]] | date = June 21, 2019 | accessdate = June 21, 2019}}</ref> On March 11, 2020, Turcotte signed three-year, entry-level contract with Kings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alex Turcotte Set to Sign Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract with LA Kings |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/alex-turcotte-set-to-sign-three-year-entry-level-contract-with-la-king-316131732 |website=NHL.com |access-date=April 7, 2024 |date=March 11, 2020}}</ref> |
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On September 22, 2020, with the 2020–21 season delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Turcotte, along with fellow Kings prospects [[Akil Thomas]], [[Tyler Madden]], Aidan Dudas, and Jacob Ingham, was loaned to [[Eisbären Berlin]] of the [[Deutsche Eishockey Liga]] (DEL).<ref>{{cite news |title=Why the Kings are lending some of their top prospects to European clubs |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/story/2020-09-22/kings-lending-top-prospects-european-clubs |accessdate=October 15, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=September 22, 2020}}</ref> However, his loan spell was terminated a month later, as there was no timetable for the DEL season to begin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kings' Alex Turcotte: Returns from loan spell|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/kings-alex-turcotte-returns-from-loan-spell/|access-date=October 28, 2020|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> |
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On December 28, 2021, Turcotte made his NHL debut in a 6–3 loss against the [[Vegas Golden Knights]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Golden Knights beat Kings 6-3 for 6th straight road win |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=401349673 |website=ESPN |access-date=April 7, 2024 |date=December 28, 2021}}</ref> On January 31, 2024, Turcotte scored his first NHL goal in a 4–2 win over the [[Nashville Predators]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Turcotte gets 1st NHL goal, Kings defeat Predators to end 4-game skid |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-kings-nashville-predators-game-recap-january-31 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 11, 2024 |date=January 31, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanovich |first1=Austin |title=Kings Turcotte Scores First Career Goal Against Predators |url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/news/los-angeles-kings-alex-turcotte-first-goal-against-nashville-predators |website=The Hockey News |access-date=April 7, 2024 |date=January 31, 2024}}</ref> |
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==International play== |
==International play== |
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{{MedalCompetition|[[IIHF World U20 Championship|World Junior Championships]]}} |
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{{MedalBronze|[[2019 IIHF World U18 Championships|2019 Sweden]]|}} |
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Turcotte competed in the |
Turcotte competed in the [[2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge]] where his team won the gold medal against Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national-championships/men/world-u17/2017/schedule-results/stats/game-summary|title=Game Summary|website=www.hockeycanada.ca|access-date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> He assisted on a first period goal in the gold medal game and tallied six points in six games during the tournament. In 2018, Turcotte played in the [[2018 IIHF World U18 Championships|2018 World U18 Championships]] where he scored five points in seven games, but lost the final game to [[Finland men's national under-18 ice hockey team|Finland under-18 team]], taking home a silver medal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/roster_players/26192773?subseason=526408|title=U.S. National Under-18 Team - 2018-19 Regular Season - Roster - #19 - Alex Turcotte - F|website=www.usahockeyntdp.com|access-date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Turcotte is the son of former NHL forward [[Alfie Turcotte]], who played with the [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Winnipeg Jets ( |
Turcotte is the son of former NHL forward [[Alfie Turcotte]], who played with the [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996)|Winnipeg Jets]], and [[Washington Capitals]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/21682/alfie-turcotte | title = Alfie Turcotte player profile | website = eliteprospects.com | date = June 21, 2019 | accessdate = June 21, 2019}}</ref> Turcotte's grandfather Réal played at [[Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey|Michigan State University]], once owned and coached the [[Nanaimo Islanders]] of the [[Western Hockey League]] (WHL), and ran stickhandling camps across North America for more than 50 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/150706/real-turcotte|title=Réal Turcotte at eliteprospects.com|website=www.eliteprospects.com|access-date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> Turcotte's uncle [[Jeff Turcotte|Jeff]] played for the [[Toronto Marlboros]] of the [[Ontario Hockey League]] (OHL) and is the head coach of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings under-16 team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/149824/jeff-turcotte|title=Jeff Turcotte at eliteprospects.com|website=www.eliteprospects.com|access-date=June 26, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jrkingshockey.com/jeff-turcotte|title=Jeff Turcotte|website=www.jrkingshockey.com|access-date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> |
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===International=== |
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| [[2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge|2017]] |
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| [[2019 IIHF World U18 Championships|2019]] |
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==External links== |
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* {{Ice hockey stats}} |
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Revision as of 23:40, 11 May 2024
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Born |
Elk Grove, Illinois, U.S. | February 26, 2001||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Center | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team | Los Angeles Kings | ||
NHL draft |
5th overall, 2019 Los Angeles Kings | ||
Playing career | 2021–present |
Alex Turcotte (born February 26, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Regarded as one of the top prospects of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Turcotte was selected fifth overall by the Kings.[1] Turcotte played at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before signing with the Kings in March 2020.
Playing career
On June 21, 2019, Turcotte was selected in the first round, fifth overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[2] On March 11, 2020, Turcotte signed three-year, entry-level contract with Kings.[3]
On September 22, 2020, with the 2020–21 season delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Turcotte, along with fellow Kings prospects Akil Thomas, Tyler Madden, Aidan Dudas, and Jacob Ingham, was loaned to Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).[4] However, his loan spell was terminated a month later, as there was no timetable for the DEL season to begin.[5]
On December 28, 2021, Turcotte made his NHL debut in a 6–3 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights.[6] On January 31, 2024, Turcotte scored his first NHL goal in a 4–2 win over the Nashville Predators.[7][8]
International play
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World Junior Championships | ||
2021 Canada | ||
IIHF World U18 Championship | ||
2018 Russia | ||
2019 Sweden |
Turcotte competed in the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where his team won the gold medal against Canada.[9] He assisted on a first period goal in the gold medal game and tallied six points in six games during the tournament. In 2018, Turcotte played in the 2018 World U18 Championships where he scored five points in seven games, but lost the final game to Finland under-18 team, taking home a silver medal.[10]
Personal life
Turcotte is the son of former NHL forward Alfie Turcotte, who played with the Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and Washington Capitals.[11] Turcotte's grandfather Réal played at Michigan State University, once owned and coached the Nanaimo Islanders of the Western Hockey League (WHL), and ran stickhandling camps across North America for more than 50 years.[12] Turcotte's uncle Jeff played for the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and is the head coach of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings under-16 team.[13][14]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2017–18 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 31 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 16 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | University of Wisconsin | B1G | 29 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 32 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 27 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
2021–22 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 32 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
2022–23 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2017 | United States | U17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
2018 | United States | U18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||
2019 | United States | U18 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | ||
2020 | United States | WJC | 6th | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
2021 | United States | WJC | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | ||
Junior totals | 32 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 16 |
References
- ^ "Hughes tops 2019 NHL Draft final ranking of North American skaters". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ^ "Alex Turcotte selected No. 5 overall by LA Kings". Los Angeles Kings. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ "Alex Turcotte Set to Sign Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract with LA Kings". NHL.com. March 11, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Why the Kings are lending some of their top prospects to European clubs". Los Angeles Times. September 22, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Kings' Alex Turcotte: Returns from loan spell". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Golden Knights beat Kings 6-3 for 6th straight road win". ESPN. December 28, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ Stanley, Robby (January 31, 2024). "Turcotte gets 1st NHL goal, Kings defeat Predators to end 4-game skid". NHL.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Stanovich, Austin (January 31, 2024). "Kings Turcotte Scores First Career Goal Against Predators". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Game Summary". www.hockeycanada.ca. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "U.S. National Under-18 Team - 2018-19 Regular Season - Roster - #19 - Alex Turcotte - F". www.usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Alfie Turcotte player profile". eliteprospects.com. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ "Réal Turcotte at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Jeff Turcotte at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Jeff Turcotte". www.jrkingshockey.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- 2001 births
- Living people
- American men's ice hockey centers
- Ice hockey players from Illinois
- Los Angeles Kings draft picks
- Los Angeles Kings players
- NHL first-round draft picks
- Ontario Reign (AHL) players
- Sportspeople from Lake County, Illinois
- USA Hockey National Team Development Program players
- Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey players
- American ice hockey center stubs