Alex Chiasson is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on October 1, 1990, in Montreal, Quebec, and began playing hockey at a young age.
Chiasson played junior hockey for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) before moving on to play for Boston University. He played for the Terriers for three seasons, from 2009 to 2012, and was a key player on the team. In his final season, he was named an assistant captain and helped lead the team to the NCAA championship game.
After his college career, Chiasson signed with the Dallas Stars as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He made his NHL debut in the 2012-2013 season and played in 79 games, scoring six goals and adding eight assists. He continued to play for the Stars for the next two seasons, but his production declined, and he was eventually traded to the Ottawa Senators in 2014.
Chiasson played for the Senators for one season before being traded again, this time to the Calgary Flames. He had a strong season with the Flames in 2015-2016, scoring 12 goals and adding 11 assists in 70 games. He continued to play for the Flames for the next two seasons, but his production declined again, and he became a free agent in 2018.
In the summer of 2018, Chiasson signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. He had a career year with the Oilers in 2018-2019, scoring 22 goals and adding 16 assists in 73 games. He became a fan favorite in Edmonton and was re-signed to a two-year contract in the summer of 2019.
Chiasson continued to play for the Oilers for the next two seasons, but his production declined again, and he became a free agent in the summer of 2021. He signed a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks for the 2021-2022 season but struggled to find his form and was eventually traded to the Arizona Coyotes.
Overall, Chiasson has had a successful NHL career, playing for five different teams and scoring 96 goals and adding 88 assists in 534 games. He has been a valuable player for each team he has played for, and his versatility and work ethic have made him a valuable asset on the ice.
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