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Alexandre Texier

Born:September 13, 1999Draft:2017 Blue Jackets, 45th Overall
Hometown:Grenoble, FRAPosition:C/LW/RW
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:FranceCurrent Team:Montreal Canadiens

Alexandre Texier (born 13 September 1999) is a French professional ice hockey forward for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Texier played for the Brûleurs de Loups in the French Ligue Magnus and was selected by the Blue Jackets in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, the first player drafted out of France. He then spent two seasons with KalPa of Liiga, the top league in Finland, moving to North America and making his NHL debut in 2019. Internationally, Texier has represented France at the junior and senior level.

Alexandre Texier Montreal Canadiens
Dec 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadians forward Alexandre Texier (85) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Alexandre Texier Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
June 28, 2024Columbus Blue JacketsSt. Louis Blues2025 4th RD Pick

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • France U18 Champion (Grenoble U18) — 2014-15
  • U18 WJC (D1A) Bronze Medal — 2014-15
  • French Cup Champion (Grenoble) — 2016-17
  • Ligue Magnus Best Young Player (Jean-Pierre Graff Trophy) — 2016-17
  • U18 WJC (D1A) Best Forward — 2016-17
  • U18 WJC (D1A) Gold Medal — 2016-17
  • U20 WJC (D1A) Bronze Medal — 2016-17
  • Spengler Cup Winner (KalPa) — 2018-19

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