Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Boris Katchouk was born June 18, 1998 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a left wing in the National Hockey League.

Katchouk was drafted in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in the second round (44th) by the Tampa Bay Lightning. On July 31, 2021, Katchouk signed a three-year contract to remain with the Lightning organization. The first year of the contract is a two-way deal, and the second and third years are one way. After attending the Lightning's training camp and participating in pre-season games, Katchouk was named to their opening night roster. On October 16, 2021, Katchouk made his NHL debut in a 7–6 Lightning overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. On November 13, 2021, Katchouk recorded his first career NHL assist and point against the Florida Panthers. On December 5, 2021, Katchouk recorded his first career NHL goal in a 7-1 Lightning win over the Philadelphia Flyers. On March 18, 2022, the Lightning, looking to bolster their offense for an upcoming playoff run, traded Katchouk along with teammate Taylor Raddysh and two first-round picks in 2023 and 2024 to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Brandon Hagel and two fourth-round draft picks.