Théo Rochette (born February 20, 2002) is a Swiss-Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Early life
Rochette was born in 2002 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. His father, Stéphane Rochette, is a former National League referee from Quebec and a current ice hockey analyst.
Playing career
Junior
Rochette was drafted 7th in the 2018 QMJHL entry draft by the Chicoutimi Saguenéens.
During the 2019–20 QMJHL season, Rochette was traded to the Québec Remparts.
Rochette was named Captain of the Ramparts for the 2021–22 QMJHL season.
During the 2022–23 QMJHL season, Rochette scored 106 points, placing 6th among QMHJL players. The ramparts went on to win the Gilles-Courteau Trophy, qualifying them for the 2023 Memorial Cup.
On June 4, 2023, the Québec Remparts defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Memorial Cup final. Rochette was named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team.
Lausanne HC
On July 10, 2023, it was announced that Rochette would play the 2023–24 season for the Lausanne HC in the Swiss National League (NL). Rochette had played for Lausanne's junior team prior to joining the QMJHL. He was named the league's player with the greatest improvement at the end of his first season, tied with Leon Muggli from EV Zug.
On November 23, 2023, Rochette signed a two-year extension with the Lausanne HC.
On September 5, 2025 Rochette signed a five-year extension, remaining with the Lausanne HC until the end of the 2030-2031 season.
Rochette was named to the 2025-26 NL All-star team.
Detroit Red Wings
On June 15, 2026, Rochette signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL).
International play
Although Rochette has represented Switzerland for most of his playing career, he has also represented Canada at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
Rochette represented Switzerland at the 2026 IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal.