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Carson Soucy

Carson Soucy is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the New York Rangers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft as the 137th overall pick. Soucy is known for his defensive capabilities and physical play.

July 27, 1994: Carson Soucy Born

On July 27, 1994, Carson Soucy was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

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2012: Competed in Softball World Championship

In 2012, Carson Soucy competed in the Junior Men's Softball World Championship for the Canada national junior team as an outfielder. Following the tournament, he suffered a torn MCL.

2013: Won AJHL Titles

In 2013, Carson Soucy assisted the Spruce Grove Saints in winning the AJHL North Division regular season and playoff titles.

2013: Drafted by Minnesota Wild

In 2013, Carson Soucy was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the NHL Entry Draft as the 137th overall pick.

2013: Ranked and Drafted

Leading up to the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Soucy was ranked 137th overall among North American skaters. He was then drafted 137th overall by the Minnesota Wild.

2016: Assigned to Iowa Wild

In 2016, Carson Soucy was re-assigned to the Wild's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

April 11, 2017: Signed with Minnesota Wild

On April 11, 2017, Carson Soucy signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild after his collegiate career. He was then assigned to the Iowa Wild.

April 2, 2018: NHL Debut

On April 2, 2018, Carson Soucy made his NHL debut with the Minnesota Wild against the Edmonton Oilers, recording three shots and two hits.

2018: Spent Season in AHL

In the 2018-19 season, Carson Soucy spent the entirety of the season in the AHL after failing to impress at the Wild's training camp.

2019: Impressed at Training Camp, Suffered Injury

During the 2019-20 season, Carson Soucy impressed at the Wild's training camp but suffered an upper-body injury, expecting to miss 2-4 weeks.

October 5, 2020: Signed Contract Extension

On October 5, 2020, Carson Soucy signed a three-year, $8.25 million contract extension with the Minnesota Wild.

July 21, 2021: Selected by Seattle Kraken

On July 21, 2021, Carson Soucy was selected from the Minnesota Wild by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft.

July 1, 2023: Signed with Vancouver Canucks

On July 1, 2023, Carson Soucy signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks as a free agent.