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Benoit-Olivier Groulx

Benoit-Olivier "Bo" Groulx (born 6 February 2000) is a French-born Canadian professional ice hockey forward playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Groulx was drafted 54th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2018 NHL entry draft.

Benoit-Olivier Groulx
Born (2000-02-06) 6 February 2000 (age 24)
Rouen, Normandy, France
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 New York Rangers
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Anaheim Ducks
NHL draft 54th overall, 2018
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

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Junior hockey

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Groulx was selected first overall by the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in the 2016 QMJHL entry draft.[1] In his first season with the club, he recorded 14 goals and 17 assists in 62 games. He also skated in six playoff games, scoring one goal and one assist; the Mooseheads were eliminated in the first round by the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.[2] He returned to the Mooseheads for the 2018–19 season, where he recorded 30 goals and 80 points in 65 games. The Mooseheads won the 2019 QMJHL President's Cup championship series and went to the 2019 Memorial Cup. Groulx was named a tournament all-star after scoring one goal and four points in four games.[3] In his final season in the QMJHL, Groulx was named captain of the Mooseheads.[4] Groulx was traded from Halifax to the Moncton Wildcats for three draft picks on 22 December 2019.[5] He finished the season with 78 points in 55 games with a plus-minus of plus 20. Groulx won the Guy Carbonneau Trophy as the 2019–20 QJMHL best defensive forward.[6] He was also named the captain of the QMJHL team in the QMJHL–Russia series that took place in November 2019.[7]

Professional career

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Groulx was selected by the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the second round (54th overall) of the 2018 NHL entry draft.[8] On 10 October 2019, the Ducks signed Groulx to a three-year, entry-level contract.[3] Groulx began his professional career with Anaheim's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, in the 2020–21 season, scoring ten goals and 29 points in 42 games and led all AHL rookies in shorthanded points.[9] Groulx made his NHL debut the following season in a 4–1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on opening night, 13 October 2021.[10] He registered his first assist and point against the Vegas Golden Knights on 29 October[9] and his first goal against the St. Louis Blues on 7 November.[11] He was sent down to the Gulls on 19 November after playing in 15 games, scoring one goal and three points.[9] He was recalled on 28 November[12] and played in one game before being sent back down to San Diego.[13]

Groulx spent the majority of the 2022–23 season with San Diego. He was recalled by Anaheim on 11 April and played in two games.[14][15] He signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with Anaheim on 14 July 2023.[15] He appeared in 45 games with Anaheim, registering two assists.[16]

Following his first four professional seasons within the Ducks organization, Groulx was not tendered a qualifying offer and left as an unrestricted free agent. He was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the New York Rangers on 2 July 2024.[16] He was assigned to New York's AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, for the 2024–25 season.[17]

International play

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Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
  2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

Although born in France, Groulx has represented Canada in international competition and has played in the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics where he played six games for Canada scoring four goals with six points. He also competed in the 2016 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he played for Canada Red. The team finished first in Group B and Groulx played five games for the team, scoring one goal and two points.[18] Although not a tournament regulated by the International Ice Hockey Federation but still considered a major event for under-18 players; Groulx next played in the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament where he played five games for Canada scoring one goal and three points with six penalty minutes, winning gold with the team.[19]

Personal life

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Groulx was born in Rouen, France but grew up in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, where he attended Polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau, a public secondary school in Gatineau. He speaks fluent French. Groulx is the son of Benoit Groulx, a former professional ice hockey player and current head coach of the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL.[20]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 62 17 14 31 34 6 1 1 2 4
2017–18 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 68 28 27 55 100 9 2 6 8 14
2018–19 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 65 31 49 80 56 10 4 8 12 12
2019–20 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 26 15 26 41 28 — — — — —
2019–20 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 29 14 23 37 30 — — — — —
2020–21 San Diego Gulls AHL 42 10 19 29 24 3 1 0 1 4
2021–22 Anaheim Ducks NHL 18 1 2 3 2 — — — — —
2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL 40 11 11 22 39 — — — — —
2022–23 San Diego Gulls AHL 63 18 21 39 41 — — — — —
2022–23 Anaheim Ducks NHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2023–24 Anaheim Ducks NHL 45 0 2 2 22 — — — — —
NHL totals 65 1 4 5 24 — — — — —

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 Canada YOG   6 4 2 6 7
2016 Canada U17 9th 5 1 1 2 0
2017 Canada IH18   5 2 1 3 6
Junior totals 16 7 4 11 13

References

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  1. ^ "QMJHL draft opens with two picks by Mooseheads". Sportsnet. The Canadian Press. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Mooseheads season ends in Rouyn-Noranda". Halifax Mooseheads. Retrieved 3 April 2017.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ a b "Ducks Sign Groulx to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract". Anaheim Ducks. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  4. ^ Vohra, Ameeta (24 November 2019). "Ducks prospect Benoit-Olivier Groulx on his between-the-legs goal, becoming Mooseheads captain and signing that first NHL contract". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  5. ^ Benjamin, Graeme (22 December 2019). "Halifax Mooseheads trade away captain for draft picks". Global News. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Le trophée Guy-Carbonneau remis à Benoit-Olivier Groulx". RDS (in French). 1 May 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  7. ^ "BO Groulx named QMJHL Captain for Canada-Russia Series". Halifax Mooseheads. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  8. ^ Shohara, Kyle (23 June 2018). "Ducks Select Seven Players in 2018 NHL Draft". Anaheim Ducks. Retrieved 23 June 2018 – via NHL.com.
  9. ^ a b c "Ducks Assign Bo Groulx to San Diego Gulls". San Diego Gulls. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  10. ^ Teaford, Elliott (13 October 2021). "Mason McTavish, Ducks topple Winnipeg, welcome fans back in season opener". The Orange County Register. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  11. ^ Pavlov, Willy (8 November 2021). "Ex-Mooseheads captain Bo Groulx scores first NHL goal". Saltwire. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Ducks' Benoit-Olivier Groulx: Recalled from AHL". CBS Sports. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Ducks Reassign Benoit-Olivier Groulx to Gulls". San Diego Gulls. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Anaheim Ducks Recall Benoit Olivier-Groulx from San Diego". San Diego Gulls. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Ducks sign F Benoit-Olivier Groulx to one-year contract extension". Sportsnet. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Rangers agree to terms with Casey Fitzgerald and Bo Groulx". New York Rangers. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024 – via NHL.com.
  17. ^ "Rangers Assign Bo Groulx to Wolf Pack". Hartford Wolf Pack. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Mooseheads Named to World U-17 Challenge". Halifax Mooseheads. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  19. ^ Colorado, José (2 August 2017). "Mooseheads' trio make Team Canada's U18 roster for Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup; Zadina officially joins Herd". The Chronicle Herald. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  20. ^ "Benoit Groulx could see son go first in QMJHL draft". Sportsnet. The Canadian Press. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
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