Zachary Bolduc

Zachary Bolduc
Bolduc with the St. Louis Blues in 2024
Born (2003-02-24) February 24, 2003
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Winger
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Montreal Canadiens
St. Louis Blues
NHL draft 17th overall, 2021
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2023–present

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.

Playing career

Junior

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.[1] 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.[2]

The following season, Bolduc was awarded the Michael Bossy Trophy as the QMJHL's best draft-eligible prospect.[3] 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[4][5] and immediately signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team.[6]  

In August 2021, Bolduc was traded to the Quebec Remparts in exchange for draft picks.[7] Under head coach Patrick Roy, he produced consecutive 50+ goal campaigns, culminating with a QMJHL championship and ensuing Memorial Cup victory in 2022–23.[8][9]

Professional

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.[10] 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.[11] Two days later, he made his NHL debut against the New York Islanders,[12] followed by his first career NHL goal in a 6–1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on February 24, being his 21st birthday.[13] 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.[14] 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.[15]

Securing a full-time NHL roster spot at the onset of the 2024–25 season,[16] 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.[17][18]   On July 1, 2025, Bolduc was traded by the Blues to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenceman Logan Mailloux.[19]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Canada Winter Games
2019 Canada

Early into his junior career, Bolduc was a member of Team Quebec at the 2019 Canada Winter Games, capturing a gold medal.[20] Thereafter, he participated in the annual World U-17 Hockey Challenge,[21] where his team ultimately finished in fifth place.[22]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Trois-Rivières Estacades QMAAA 33 12 15 27 40 4 1 1 2 10
2019–20 Sioux City Musketeers USHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2019–20 Rimouski Océanic QMJHL 55 30 22 52 36 — — — — —
2020–21 Rimouski Océanic QMJHL 27 10 19 29 18 — — — — —
2021–22 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 65 55 44 99 36 12 8 4 12 6
2022–23 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 61 50 60 110 50 18 11 8 19 8
2023–24 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 50 8 17 25 24 — — — — —
2023–24 St. Louis Blues NHL 25 5 4 9 6 — — — — —
2024–25 St. Louis Blues NHL 72 19 17 36 37 7 0 1 1 16
2024–25 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 4 0 2 2 2 — — — — —
NHL totals 97 24 21 45 43 7 0 1 1 16

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Quebec CWG 6 0 3 3 4
2019 Canada Red U17 5th 5 2 3 5 10
Junior totals 5 2 3 5 10

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
QMJHL
All-Rookie Team 2020 [2]
Michel Bergeron Trophy 2020 [2]
RDS Cup 2020 [2]
Michael Bossy Trophy 2021 [3]
Second All-Star Team 2022, 2023 [23]
Gilles-Courteau Trophy champion 2023 [24]
CHL
Second All-Star Team 2023 [9]
Memorial Cup champion 2023 [25]

References

  1. ^ "Zachary Bolduc, nouvelle acquisition de l'Océanic" [Zachary Bolduc, the Oceanic's newest acquisition]. Ici Radio-Canada (in French). October 3, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Sadler, Emily (July 21, 2021). "Prospect of Interest: Zachary Bolduc brings the 'whole package'". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Cossette, Jonathan (May 31, 2021). "Zachary Bolduc remporte le Trophée Michael Bossy" [Zachary Bolduc wins the Michael Bossy Trophy]. L'Hebdo Journal (in French). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Thomas, Jim (July 24, 2021). "Blues acquire forward Buchnevich from Rangers, draft center Bolduc". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Pronman, Corey (July 24, 2021). "Blues' 2021 NHL Draft picks: Grades, fit and full scouting reports". The Athletic. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Pinkert, Chris (August 23, 2021). "Bolduc agrees to entry-level contract with the Blues". St. Louis Blues. Retrieved August 24, 2021 – via NHL.com.
  7. ^ Carrier, Jean (August 3, 2021). "Zachary Bolduc Échangé" [Zachary Bolduc Traded]. TVA Sports (in French). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  8. ^ Dubé, Kevin (September 1, 2023). "Son passage avec les Remparts derrière lui, Zachary Bolduc s'attaque aux Blues de St. Louis: "Je veux essayer de prendre le poste de quelqu'un"" [His time with the Remparts behind him, Zachary Bolduc takes on the St. Louis Blues: "I want to try to take someone's job"]. Le Journal de Québec (in French). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Tidcombe, Matt (June 1, 2023). "2022-23 CHL All-Star Teams announced". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved June 5, 2023 – via CHL.ca.
  10. ^ "Blues assign 4 players to AHL". St. Louis Blues. October 8, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  11. ^ "Bolduc recalled; Faulk, Perunovich on injured reserve". St. Louis Blues. February 20, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  12. ^ Korac, Lou (February 23, 2024). "Bolduc makes NHL debut for Blues in 4-0 win against Islanders". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "DeBrincat scores twice, Red Wings use first-period flurry to overwhelm Blues 6-1". ESPN. Associated Press. February 24, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "Kyrou scores 2 as Blues beat Blackhawks 5-2 to preserve playoff hopes". ESPN. Associated Press. April 10, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  15. ^ "Blues assign 3 players to Springfield Thunderbirds". St. Louis Blues. April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  16. ^ "Blues recall Bolduc from Springfield". St. Louis Blues. October 8, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025 – via NHL.com.
  17. ^ Gau, Alec (April 17, 2025). "This rookie has been a wildcard for the St. Louis Blues". FanSided. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  18. ^ Rutherford, Jeremy (May 13, 2025). "Blues report card: Final forward grades, from Zack Bolduc to Robert Thomas to Nathan Walker". The Athletic. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  19. ^ "Canadiens acquire forward Zachary Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues". Montreal Canadiens. July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025 – via NHL.com.
  20. ^ "Dans mes propres mots : Zachary Bolduc" [In my own words: Zachary Bolduc] (in French). Hockey Canada. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  21. ^ Wilkins, Cory (October 21, 2019). "Hockey Canada announces rosters for 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved July 1, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
  22. ^ "Canada White 3 - Canada Red 2 (OT)". Hockey Canada. November 7, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  23. ^ "Awards - QMJHL Second All-Star Team". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  24. ^ Ferrari, Tony (May 21, 2023). "Quebec Remparts beat Halifax Mooseheads to win QMJHL Championship". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  25. ^ Séguin, Christopher (June 5, 2023). "Québec Remparts cap off impressive season by winning 2023 Memorial Cup". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved June 5, 2023 – via CHL.ca.
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