
Both Tucker McRae and Cole Silinger are ice hockey players. Yes, Tate McRae isn't the only child in her family making a name for themselves. Tucker, who is two years older than his sister, is a seasoned athlete who began his hockey career as a defenceman with the Okotoks Oilers in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. In 2020, Tucker also made the AJHL All-Academic team in recognition of his academic and athletic excellence. His leadership skills were put to the test when he was named captain for the 2021-2022 season, with Tucker telling the AJHL, "I'm a guy that everyone can look to in the room and trust."
Tucker's hard work paid off when the Ivy League Dartmouth College tapped him for their 2022-2023 season. Tucker spoke to Western Wheel about how methodically he worked with his parents to attain his goals. He shared, "I've always been patient with school and hockey. I took another year ... so I could focus on my marks and make sure I was the most well-developed I could be to go to the next level." He continued, "I couldn't have asked for a better spot, I think it's the perfect fit for me academically and on the hockey side of things too. [Ivy League] has actually been a goal of mine ... I told my parents that's what I wanted to do and I've just stuck with that and was thankful enough that it paid off."
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