Luke Tuch

Luke Tuch ( (born March 7, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey winger for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 47th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Junior
During the 2017–18 season, Tuch recorded 28 goals and 34 assists in 63 games for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres under-16 team. He then played two seasons for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) where he recorded 25 goals and 28 assists.

Collegiate
Tuch committed to play college ice hockey for Boston University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2020–21 season. On October 7, 2020, Tuch was drafted 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. Following the season he was named a unanimous selection to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. During the 2021–22 NCAA season in his sophomore year, he recorded six goals and four assists in 26 games.

On September 9, 2022, Tuch was named an assistant captain for the 2022–23 season. During his junior year 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 signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on April 16, 2024. He likewise signed a standard player contract to join the Laval Rocket, Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.

International play
Tuch represented the United States at the 2018 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he recorded one goal in five games.

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 U.S. roster, marking the first time the brothers played together on the same team.

Personal life
Tuch was born to parents Carl and Sharon. He has a twin sister, Leah, and an older brother, Alex, who is a professional ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres.