Zachary Bolduc

Zachary Bolduc (born February 24, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a winger for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 17th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

Bolduc initially began his junior hockey career by playing two Tier I games with the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) before choosing to play major junior with the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in October 2019. After leading all first-year players in goals (30) and finishing second in total points (52), he was named as the league's rookie of the year as well as recipient of the Michel Bergeron Trophy for his offensive output.

The following season, Bolduc was awarded the Michael Bossy Trophy as the QMJHL's best draft-eligible prospect. He was then selected by the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the first round (17th overall) of the 2021 NHL entry draft and immediately signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team.

In August 2021, Bolduc was traded to the Quebec Remparts in exchange for draft picks. Under head coach Patrick Roy, he produced consecutive 50+ goal campaigns, culminating with a QMJHL championship and ensuing Memorial Cup victory in 2022–23.

With the conclusion of his major junior career, Bolduc joined the Blues organization via their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, to begin the 2023–24 season. Appearing in 48 games with the Thunderbirds, he scored eight goals and tallied 23 points before being recalled by St. Louis on February 20, 2024. Two days later, he made his NHL debut against the New York Islanders, followed by his first career NHL goal in a 6–1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on February 24, being his 21st birthday. Bolduc's first multi-point effort came with a goal and an assist in a 5–2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on April 10. With his team eliminated from playoff contention, he was one of three players reassigned to Springfield, capping his rookie season at five goals and nine points across 25 games for the Blues.

Securing a full-time NHL roster spot at the onset of the 2024–25 season, Bolduc had a breakout performance, scoring 19 goals and 17 assists in 72 games, including a stretch where he led all rookies in goals following completion of the league sanctioned 4 Nations Face-Off tournament held in mid-February 2025.   On July 1, 2025, Bolduc was traded by the Blues to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenceman Logan Mailloux.

Early into his junior career, Bolduc was a member of Team Quebec at the 2019 Canada Winter Games, capturing a gold medal. Thereafter, he participated in the annual World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where his team ultimately finished in fifth place.

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