Luke Tuch

Luke Tuch (born March 7, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 47th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Early years As a youth, Tuch played in the 2015 iteration of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Syracuse, New York. He then played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) where he recorded 25 goals and 28 assists.

Collegiate Committed to play college ice hockey for Boston University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2020–21 season, Tuch was selected in the second round, 47th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

During his freshman year, he recorded six goals and five assists in 16 games, in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, Tuch was named a unanimous selection to the Hockey East conference All-Rookie Team. The following season, he recorded six goals and four assists in 26 games as a sophomore.

In September 2022, Tuch, now a junior, was named an assistant captain ahead of the 2022–23 season. Collectively, he recorded nine goals and 11 assists in 40 games and helped lead the Terriers to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2015.

Professional

Following BU's overtime defeat to Denver during the 2024 Frozen Four, Tuch concluded his collegiate career and signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on April 16, 2024. He likewise agreed to a standard player contract to join the Laval Rocket, Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, for the remainder of the 2023–24 AHL season.

After two full seasons within the Canadiens organization as member of the Rocket, Tuch was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Hunter McKown on June 25, 2026. Entering the offseason as a restricted free agent, he agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets on July 15.

International play Internationally, Tuch first represented Team USA at the 2018 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he recorded one goal across five games. The following year, he participated in the 2019 Five Nations Cup held in Sweden, winning a gold medal.

On May 4, 2023, Tuch was named to the United States men's national ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 IIHF World Championship. His brother, Alex, was also named to the American roster, marking the first time the brothers played together on the same team.

Personal life Tuch was born to parents Carl and Sharon in Syracuse, New York and grew up in nearby Baldwinsville. The family is of Slovak ancestry.

In August 2022, Tuch, along with his brother, launched the annual Tuch Hockey Camp in their home state of New York, a non-profit endeavor which looks to raise money to support children's cancer research as well as helping those with special needs.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 48 10 13 23 83 2 0 0 0 0 2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 47 15 15 30 30 — — — — — 2020–21 Boston University HE 16 6 5 11 12 — — — — — 2021–22 Boston University HE 26 6 4 10 16 — — — — — 2022–23 Boston University HE 40 9 11 20 21 — — — — — 2023–24 Boston University HE 39 10 20 30 10 — — — — — 2023–24 Laval Rocket AHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Laval Rocket AHL 44 6 8 14 40 8 1 1 2 10 2025–26 Laval Rocket AHL 68 9 5 14 82 5 0 0 0 4AHL totals 114 15 13 28 122 13 1 1 2 14

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2018 United States U17 8th 5 1 0 1 8 2023 United States WC 4th 4 1 0 1 2 Junior totals 5 1 0 1 8 Senior totals 4 1 0 1 2

Awards and honors Award Year RefUSHL USA Hockey All-American Game 2020 College Hockey East All-Rookie Team 2021