What We Know About Tate McRae's Hockey Star Brother Tucker

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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