Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/05/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Syracuse, New York, USA |
Latest News about Alex Tuch
24/06/2026
Alex Tuch signed an eight-year, $84 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on June 24, 2026, as part of a sign-and-trade deal to avoid competition during unrestricted free agency. He was immediately traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward David Kämpf and a 2027 third-round pick.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alex Daniel Tuch |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'4" (193 cm) |
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| Weight | 220 lbs (99-100 kg) |
| Shoots | Right |
Family
| Brother | Luke Tuch |
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Career
| Position | Forward (RW/C), alternate captain |
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| Current Team | Washington Capitals (NHL) |
| Draft | 2014 NHL Entry Draft, 1st round, 18th overall by Minnesota Wild |
| Previous Teams | Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres |
| NHL Debut | 02/04/2017 |
| Contract Highlights | 8-year, $84 million contract with Buffalo Sabres (2026), traded to Washington Capitals for David Kämpf and a 2027 third-round pick |
| Awards | HE All-Rookie Team (2014-15) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up as a Buffalo Sabres fan. | |
| 2. Co-recipient of 2013-14 USHL Scholar-Athlete Award. | |
| 3. Helped Team USA win gold at 2014 IIHF World U-18 Championships. | |
| 4. Known for “woo!” goal celebrations. | |
| 5. Has tattoos representing family cottage and personal story. |