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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:St. Louis Blues

Alexandre Texier (born 13 September 1999) is a French professional ice hockey forward for the St. Louis Blues 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 Columbus Blue Jackets
Alexandre Texier with the Columbus Blue Jackets (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

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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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