Alex Tuch
Ice hockey player with the Vegas Golden Knights
Born
May 10th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional ice hockey player, competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily as a right winger. Drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Played an important role for the Vegas Golden Knights after being traded in 2017. Contributed to the team's success during the 2017-2018 season, where the team reached the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural year. Continued to be a key player with consistent performance in subsequent seasons.
Reaching the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018
Drafted 18th overall by the Minnesota Wild in 2014
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