History of Evan Bouchard in Timeline

Evan Bouchard is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. He was drafted 10th overall by the Oilers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Bouchard is a promising young talent on the Oilers' blue line.

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October 20, 1999: Evan Bouchard Born

On October 20, 1999, Evan Bouchard, the Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Edmonton Oilers, was born.

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2015: Drafted by the London Knights

In 2015, Evan Bouchard was drafted in the first round, 17th overall, in the OHL Priority Selection by the London Knights.

2016: Won J. Ross Robertson Cup and Memorial Cup

In 2016, Bouchard helped London capture the J. Ross Robertson Cup and Memorial Cup in his first year with the organization.

2017: Named Captain of the London Knights

In 2017, Bouchard was named captain of the London Knights for the 2017–18 OHL season and was later nominated for two trophies.

July 17, 2018: Signed with the Edmonton Oilers

On July 17, 2018, the Edmonton Oilers signed Evan Bouchard to a three-year, entry-level contract.

December 3, 2018: Loaned to Canada Junior Team

On December 3, 2018, Bouchard was loaned to Canada junior team to compete for a roster spot on their 2019 World Junior Championships team.

2018: Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers

In 2018, Evan Bouchard was selected 10th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL entry draft.

April 25, 2019: Won Max Kaminsky Trophy

On April 25, 2019, Evan Bouchard was named the winner of the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the league's top defenceman.

2019: Named Alternate Captain for Canada

In 2019, specifically on December 25, Bouchard was named an alternate captain for Canada, along with Jaret Anderson-Dolan and Ian Mitchell, for the 2019 World Junior Championships.

2020: Played in Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the AHL, in 2020, Evan Bouchard spent part of the 2020–21 season with the Södertälje SK of Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan.

2021: Solidified place in Oilers roster

In 2021, Bouchard solidified his place in the roster.

2022: Oilers Western Conference Final Appearance

In 2022, the Oilers qualified for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, making a deep run to the Western Conference final before losing to the Colorado Avalanche.