History of Brock Boeser in Timeline

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.

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February 25, 1997: Brock Boeser's Birth

On February 25, 1997, Brock Michael Boeser was born. He is an American professional ice hockey player.

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August 2014: Tragic Car Accident

In August 2014, while Brock Boeser was in Slovakia for the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, a tragic car accident killed one of his closest friends and severely injured another.

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.

November 2017: NHL Rookie of the Month

Brock Boeser was named NHL rookie of the month for November 2017 after leading all skaters with 11 goals in 15 games.

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.

2017: Missed World Junior Championships

Brock Boeser missed the 2017 World Junior Championships due to a wrist injury.

January 10, 2018: Named NHL All-Star

On January 10, 2018, Brock Boeser was named to his first career NHL All-Star Game as a member of the Pacific Division roster.

October 18, 2018: Groin Injury

On October 18, 2018, Brock Boeser injured his groin in a game against the Winnipeg Jets.

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.

February 2020: Rib Injury

In February 2020, Brock Boeser's season was cut short due to a rib injury that was expected to take him eight weeks to recover.

March 10, 2020: Return from Injury

On March 10, 2020, Brock Boeser returned from his rib injury for the final game of the Canucks' regular season against the New York Islanders.

May 26, 2022: Death of his father

On May 26, 2022, Brock Boeser's father died.

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 13, 2024: Named NHL All-Star

On January 13, 2024, Brock Boeser was named an NHL All-Star for the second time in his career.

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.