Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Benoit-Olivier Groulx was born on February 6, 2000, in Rouen, France. He is a forward in the NHL.

Although born in France, Groulx has represented Canada in international competition and has played in the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics where he played 6 games for Canada scoring 4 goals with 2 assists. He also competed in the 2016 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he played for Canada Red. The team finished first in Group B and Groulx played 5 games for the team, scoring 1 goal and 1 assist. Although not a tournament regulated by the International Ice Hockey Federation but still considered a major event for under-18 players; Groulx next played in the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament where he played 5 games for Canada scoring 1 goal and 2 assists with 6 penalty minutes, winning gold with the team.

Groulx was selected in the second round (54th overall) by the Anaheim Ducks during the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He was returned to the Mooseheads for the 2018–19 season, where he recorded 80 points in 65 games. On October 10, 2019, the Ducks signed Groulx to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Groulx was named the 2019–20 QJMHL best defensive forward (Guy Carbonneau Trophy). He finished the season with 78 points in 55 games with a plus-minus of plus 20.