Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brock Boeser

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2025

How Brock Boeser built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brock Boeser is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL. Known for his offensive abilities, particularly his shooting talent, Boeser quickly became a fan favorite after entering the league. He was drafted 23rd overall by the Canucks in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and has since become a key player for the team. Despite facing injuries throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated his scoring prowess and offensive contributions when healthy.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2014, Brock Boeser played with the United States national junior team at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and later with the United States junior select team at the 2014 World Junior A Challenge.

2014: Drafted by Sioux City Musketeers

While playing ice hockey at Burnsville High School, in 2014 Brock Boeser was drafted first overall by the Sioux City Musketeers in the United States Hockey League (USHL).

2015: USHL Season with Waterloo Black Hawks

During the 2014–15 season, Brock Boeser led the USHL with 35 goals while playing with the Waterloo Black Hawks and was named to both the All Rookie First Team and First All-Star Team.

2015: Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks

In 2015, Brock Boeser was selected 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL entry draft.

2015: Drafted by Canucks

In 2015, Brock Boeser was selected 23rd overall in the NHL entry draft by the Vancouver Canucks.

2016: NCAA Division I national championship

During the 2015–16 season, Brock Boeser started playing college ice hockey for the University of North Dakota. As a freshman, he led his team to win the 2016 NCAA Division I national championship.

2016: Won bronze medal at World Junior Championships

In 2016, Brock Boeser participated in the World Junior Championships and won a bronze medal with the United States team.

2016: World Junior Championships

In 2016, Brock Boeser played for the United States national junior team at the World Junior Championships, where the team won a bronze medal.

March 25, 2017: First NHL Goal

On March 25, 2017, Brock Boeser signed a three-year contract with the Canucks and made his NHL debut, scoring his first NHL goal in a 4–2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

November 4, 2017: First Hat Trick

On November 4, 2017, Brock Boeser scored his first hat trick, becoming the first Canucks player at the age of 20 or younger to do so since Trevor Linden. He scored all three goals against Matt Murray of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2017: NHL Jump

After being sidelined with a wrist injury and his team getting eliminated in the 2017 NCAA tournament, Brock Boeser decided to make the jump for the NHL.

September 16, 2019: Contract with Vancouver

On September 16, 2019, Brock Boeser signed a three-year, $17.625 million contract to remain with the Vancouver Canucks.

July 1, 2022: Signs three-year contract with Vancouver

On July 1, 2022, Brock Boeser signed a three-year, $19.95 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks.

October 11, 2023: First NHL Career Hat Trick

On October 11, 2023, Brock Boeser scored four goals and recorded his first NHL career natural hat trick in the season-opening game against the Edmonton Oilers.

January 27, 2024: Surpasses Previous Best

On January 27, 2024, Brock Boeser scored his 30th goal of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets, surpassing his previous best of 29 goals during his rookie year.