Brady Tkachuk facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brady Tkachuk
Tkachuk playing for the Ottawa Senators in 2023.
Born	(1999-09-16) September 16, 1999 (age 25) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
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
NHL Draft	4th overall, 2018 Ottawa Senators
Playing career	2018–present

Braeden "Brady" Tkachuk (born September 16, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is the captain and a left winger for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League (NHL).

The Senators selected Tkachuk as the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL entry draft. Before going pro, he played one season of college hockey for the Boston University Terriers. During his time there, he was named to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team.

Brady comes from a famous hockey family. His brother, Matthew Tkachuk, plays for the Florida Panthers, and his father, Keith Tkachuk, is a former NHL star. Internationally, Brady has played for the United States team in several world championships.

Hockey Career

Early Years and Draft

Tkachuk played for top youth teams, including the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. He then played college hockey for Boston University. In his first year, he scored four goals and had ten assists in 19 games. His strong performance helped him get a spot on the U.S. team for the 2018 World Junior Championships.

Because of his skill, Tkachuk was considered one of the top players available in the 2018 NHL entry draft. The Ottawa Senators chose him with the fourth overall pick. On August 13, 2018, he signed his first professional contract with the Senators, leaving college to join the NHL.

Ottawa Senators

Tkachuk made his NHL debut on October 8, 2018. Just two days later, on October 10, he scored his first two NHL goals in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He scored his first goal faster than his father or brother did in their careers. Early in his first season, he had to miss a month because of an injury but returned to the ice in November 2018. He finished his rookie season with 22 goals, the second-most for a first-year player that year.

Tkachuk (center) battles for the puck with Brian Dumoulin of the Seattle Kraken in 2024.

Tkachuk quickly became a leader for the Senators. He was named an alternate captain for the 2020–21 season. He was also selected for his first NHL All-Star Game in 2020.

On October 14, 2021, Tkachuk signed a new seven-year contract with the Senators. A few weeks later, on November 5, he was named the tenth captain in the team's history. During the 2021-22 season, he scored his first NHL hat trick (three goals in one game) in a 4–0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

In the 2022–23 season, Tkachuk was paired with teammate Tim Stützle, and the two became a powerful duo. In his 300th career game, he recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick (a goal, an assist, and a fight). He was also named to the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, where he played on the same team as his brother, Matthew. The Senators fought for a playoff spot that season but were eliminated near the end.

International Play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's ice hockey
4 Nations Face-Off
	2025 Canada/United States
World Junior Championships
Bronze	2018 United States
IIHF World U18 Championships
Gold	2017 Slovakia

Tkachuk has represented the United States in many international tournaments. In 2017, he was the captain of the U.S. under-18 team that won a gold medal at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships.

In 2018, he played for the U.S. team at the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and helped them win a bronze medal. He also captained the U.S. team at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.

Personal Life

Tkachuk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, while his father, Keith Tkachuk, was playing for the Phoenix Coyotes (now the Arizona Coyotes). He grew up in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, after his father was traded to the St. Louis Blues.

His family is very involved in hockey. His older brother, Matthew Tkachuk, is a star player for the Florida Panthers. His younger sister, Taryn, played college field hockey. The Tkachuk family has many relatives who have played or worked in the NHL. His cousins include NHL players Kevin Hayes and his late brother Jimmy Hayes.

Tkachuk's family has Ukrainian and Irish roots. The name "Tkachuk" means "weaver" in the Ukrainian language.

In July 2023, Tkachuk married his longtime girlfriend, Emma Farinacci. Her brother, John Farinacci, is also a hockey player. Brady and Emma welcomed their first child, a son named Ryder, on September 16, 2024, which is also Brady's birthday.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
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			4	3	0	3	5
Junior totals					19	6	15	21	18
Senior totals					12	10	6	16	9

Awards and honors