Alex Tuch
A powerful winger whose blend of size and scoring touch made him a key piece in the Vegas Golden Knights' improbable inaugural championship run.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American ice hockey player·Birthday: May 10·Millennials
Biography
Born in Syracuse, New York, Alex Tuch's hockey journey was shaped by the cold rinks of the American development system. Drafted in the first round by Minnesota in 2014, his path took a defining turn when he was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 expansion draft. In Vegas, the 6-foot-4 forward quickly became a fan favorite, using his formidable frame not just for physical play but for a surprisingly slick offensive game. His performance during the Knights' magical first season was crucial; he scored key goals throughout the playoffs, helping to propel a team of cast-offs to a Stanley Cup Final appearance. Later traded to his hometown Buffalo Sabres, Tuch embraced a leadership role, becoming an alternate captain and a consistent offensive force for a franchise in rebuild.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alex was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alex Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Alex's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored 20 goals and 52 points in the 2022-23 season with the Buffalo Sabres, establishing himself as a top-line winger.
- Recorded 15 points in 20 games during the 2018 playoffs, playing a vital role in the Vegas Golden Knights' run to the Stanley Cup Final.
- Represented the United States at multiple international tournaments, including the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
Did You Know?
He grew up a fan of the Buffalo Sabres and was traded to them in a deal that sent Jack Eichel to Vegas.
Tuch played college hockey at Boston College, following in the footsteps of several NHL family members.
His first NHL goal was scored against the Vancouver Canucks while playing for the Minnesota Wild in 2016.
“I want to be the guy that the team can rely on in the big moments.”
