Brady Tkachuk facts for kids
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Tkachuk with the Ottawa Senators in 2023
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| Born | September 16, 1999 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg; 15 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | Ottawa Senators | ||
| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 4th overall, 2018 Ottawa Senators |
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| Playing career | 2018–present | ||
Brady Tkachuk (pronounced kə-CHUK; born September 16, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a left winger and is the captain for the Ottawa Senators team in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Senators chose Tkachuk as the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL entry draft. Before becoming a professional player, Tkachuk played one season for the Boston University Terriers. During that time, he earned a spot on the All-Hockey East Rookie Team. Brady comes from a hockey family; his brother, Matthew Tkachuk, plays for the Florida Panthers, and his father, Keith Tkachuk, played in the NHL for 18 years.
Brady has also proudly represented the United States in several international competitions. These include the 2017 World U18 Championships, the 2018 World Junior Championships, the 2024 World Championship, and the 2026 Winter Olympics. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal alongside his brother, Matthew.
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Brady Tkachuk's Hockey Journey
Early Years and College Hockey
Brady Tkachuk started his hockey journey playing for the St. Louis AAA Blues U16 team. He then joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP). After two seasons with the NTDP, he decided to play for Boston University (BU).
During his freshman year at BU, Brady scored four goals and made 10 assists in 19 games. He also joined the United States junior team for the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Towards the end of the 2017–18 college season, Tkachuk was recognized for his talent. He was selected for the Hockey East Rookie Team. He was ranked fifth on his team in points.
Joining the NHL: Ottawa Senators
Before the 2018 NHL entry draft, hockey experts at the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Tkachuk as the second-best North American skater. The Ottawa Senators then drafted him as the fourth overall pick. On August 13, 2018, Tkachuk signed a three-year contract with the Senators. This meant he would play professionally instead of finishing his college hockey career.
Brady missed the first two regular season games due to a groin injury. He made his NHL debut on October 8, in a game against the Boston Bruins. In his next game, on October 10, Tkachuk scored his first NHL goal. He also scored two goals in that game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He quickly became the fastest Tkachuk to score his first NHL goal, beating both his brother and father.
However, on October 17, Tkachuk suffered a leg injury and needed about a month to recover. He returned to the Senators' lineup on November 8. On March 28, 2019, Tkachuk tied a Senators' team record. He had 12 shots on goal in one game against the Florida Panthers. In the same game, he scored his 20th goal of the season. This tied another team record for most goals by a teenage player. Tkachuk finished the 2018–19 season with 22 goals. This was the second-highest among all NHL rookies.
Becoming a Leader and Captain
In the 2020–21 season, Tkachuk was named an alternate captain for the Senators. He was also chosen to play in the 2020 NHL All-Star Game. He replaced an injured player on the Atlantic Division team. That season, Tkachuk scored 17 goals and had 36 points in 56 games. He became known for being a tough player for opponents to face and a strong leader for his team.
On October 14, 2021, Tkachuk signed a big seven-year contract with the Senators. A few weeks later, on November 5, he was named the 10th captain in the team's history. On November 27, Tkachuk was involved in a scuffle where he was bitten by Brendan Lemieux of the Los Angeles Kings. Lemieux received a penalty and was suspended for five games. On December 11, Tkachuk scored his first NHL hat trick (three goals in one game) against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Recent Seasons and Achievements
At the start of the 2022–23 season, Tkachuk was expected to play on the first line with Josh Norris and Drake Batherson. However, Norris got a season-ending injury in October 2022. This led to Tkachuk playing on a line with Tim Stützle. On December 2, in his 300th NHL game, Tkachuk achieved a Gordie Howe hat trick. This means he scored a goal, made an assist, and got into a fight in the same game. He scored his 100th and 101st career goals, with the 101st being the winning goal in overtime against the New York Rangers.
Tkachuk was selected for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game. He played alongside his brother, Matthew, on the Atlantic Division team. On February 27, 2023, Tkachuk showed his competitive spirit in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. He skated to their bench and challenged the team. He scored a goal in that game, helping the Senators get closer to a playoff spot. The Senators were eliminated from playoff contention on April 7, 2023.
During the 2025–26 season, Tkachuk received a penalty and was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct during a game against the Buffalo Sabres.
International Hockey Success
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| Representing the United States |
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| Winter Olympics | ||
| Gold | 2026 Milano Cortina | |
| 4 Nations Face-Off | ||
| 2025 Canada/United States | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2018 United States | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
| Gold | 2017 Slovakia | |
Brady Tkachuk was the captain of the United States under-18 national team. This team won a gold medal at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships.
He was also chosen for the United States junior team for the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The team won a bronze medal in that tournament.
Tkachuk captained the United States senior team in the 2024 World Championship, where they finished in fifth place. He later represented his country in 2025 at the 4 Nations Face-Off, where the team finished as runners-up.
On June 16, 2025, Brady was named to the United States' preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. In this tournament, he and his brother Matthew helped Team USA defeat Team Canada to win a gold medal. After the Olympics, Tkachuk visited the White House with many of his teammates.
Brady Tkachuk's Family Life
Brady Tkachuk comes from a very athletic family. His father, Keith Tkachuk, was a famous American NHL player. His mother, Chantal Oster, is from Winnipeg, Canada. Brady was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, when his dad played for the Phoenix Coyotes. He later grew up in Creve Coeur, Missouri, after his dad joined the St. Louis Blues in 2001.
Brady's older brother, Matthew Tkachuk, is an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers. His younger sister, Taryn, played field hockey for the University of Virginia. Both Brady and Matthew attended Chaminade College Preparatory School.
The Tkachuk family has a rich heritage. Brady is of Ukrainian descent on both his mother's and father's sides. The name Tkachuk means weaver in Ukrainian. He also has Irish ancestry from his father's side.
Brady's family is known as a "giant hockey family tree." He is related to many other current and former NHL players. For example, he is a second cousin to Tom Fitzgerald, a former NHL player and general manager. He is also a cousin to NHL players Kevin Hayes and his brother, Jimmy Hayes. Brady's uncle, Craig Oster, is a well-known NHL player agent.
Brady married his longtime girlfriend, Emma Farinacci, in July 2023. Emma is the sister of Boston Bruins prospect John Farinacci. They met while both were students at Boston University. After their marriage, they moved to Ottawa when Brady became a Senator. In March 2023, the couple started "Tkachuk's Captains," a program to help children who need support. On September 16, 2024, Brady and Emma welcomed their first child, a son, who shares Brady's birthday.
Career Statistics
Regular season and playoffs
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2015–16 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 32 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 24 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Boston University | HE | 40 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 71 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 71 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 56 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 79 | 30 | 37 | 67 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 35 | 48 | 83 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 81 | 37 | 37 | 74 | 134 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 72 | 29 | 26 | 55 | 123 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 2025–26 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 60 | 22 | 37 | 59 | 71 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | ||
| NHL totals | 572 | 213 | 250 | 463 | 821 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2015 | United States | U17 | 6th | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2017 | United States | U18 |  |
7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 | |
| 2018 | United States | WJC |  |
7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2024 | United States | WC | 5th | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2025 | United States | 4NF | 2nd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2026 | United States | OG | |
6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | |
| Junior totals | 19 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 18 | ||||
| Senior totals | 18 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 21 | ||||
Awards and Honors
| Award | Year | Ref |
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| All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2018 | |
| NHL | ||
| NHL All-Rookie Team | 2019 | |
| NHL All-Star Game | 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 | |
Images for kids
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Tkachuk (center) battling for position with Brian Dumoulin of the Seattle Kraken in 2024.
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