Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Alex Tuch was born May 10, 1996 in Syracuse, New York. He is a right wing in the National Hockey League.

Tuch was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the first round, 18th overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. On April 13, 2016, Tuch signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild to begin his professional career. He made his NHL debut on February 4, 2017, against the Vancouver Canucks. On June 21, 2017, Tuch was traded to the expansion Vegas Golden Knights and on October 3, 2017 and he scored his first NHL goal on October 15. On October 19, 2018, the Golden Knights signed Tuch to a seven-year, $33.25 million contract extension. On November 4, 2021, Tuch was traded by the Golden Knights to the Buffalo Sabres.