Benoit Pouliot is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on September 29, 1986, in Alfred, Ontario, Canada. Pouliot began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Sudbury Wolves in 2002. He played for the Wolves for four seasons, during which he scored 157 points in 195 games.
Pouliot was drafted fourth overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Wild in 2006 and played for the team for two seasons. In 2008, he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, where he played for one season before being traded again to the Boston Bruins in 2009.
Pouliot played for the Bruins for one season before signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2011. He played for the Lightning for one season before signing with the New York Rangers in 2012. Pouliot played for the Rangers for one season before signing with the Edmonton Oilers in 2013.
Pouliot played for the Oilers for three seasons before being traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 2016. He played for the Sabres for one season before signing with the Vancouver Canucks in 2017. Pouliot played for the Canucks for one season before retiring from professional hockey in 2018.
Throughout his NHL career, Pouliot played in 634 games and scored 136 goals and 204 assists for a total of 340 points. He was known for his size, speed, and scoring ability, as well as his physical play and willingness to fight when necessary.
Pouliot's best season in the NHL was in 2013-2014 when he played for the Oilers and scored 36 points in 80 games. He also had a career-high 19 goals that season. Pouliot was a valuable player for the Oilers during his time with the team, and he helped them reach the playoffs in 2017 for the first time in over a decade.
Overall, Pouliot had a successful career in the NHL, and he was a valuable player for every team he played for. He retired from professional hockey at the age of 31 and is now enjoying his retirement with his family.
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