1-12-2017 Rookie of the month: Alex Tuch (R)

has awarded Alex Tuch (R) of Columbus Blue Jackets as Rookie Of The Month He registered 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 13 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of , Alex Tuch was originally drafted to the by the Minnesota Wild in the 1st round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 31 games during his career, notching 6 goals and adding 8 assists along with 10 penalty minutes. The 21 year old right wing has played 25 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 5+8=13 with 10 PIM.