Boucher recently signed a three-year entry-level contract with theand will be leaving Boston University's program to play with the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's.
"It wasn't really something where I was, like, I want to leave," Boucher said."It was just kind of an option that we were thinking of going into Christmas. "That's definitely the hardest part in leaving, but I felt this is best for me," he said."I definitely thought about it long and hard and I feel good about it."
Boucher recently tested positive for COVID-19 and won't likely be able to travel to Canada until Jan. 6. Boucher's father, Brian, a former NHL goaltender, was also positive, making for a quiet family Christmas.Senators general manager Pierre Dorion met with the media earlier this week to announce the signing and said the team is excited to see him play in the OHL.
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