Firebirds’ Bertucci signs with Stars

Bertucci, 18, has registered 41 points (9-32—41) in 56 regular-season games for the Flint Firebirds this season. Among team leaders, Bertucci ranks second in assists (32) and fourth in points (41). He also leads Firebirds defensemen in goals (9), power-play tallies (4), power-play assists (11) and power-play points (15) and is the lone blueliner on the team with a shorthanded marker (1).

In three seasons with the Firebirds (2021-24), the six-foot, 179lb. blueliner has amassed 21 goals and 104 points (21-83—104) and a +48 rating in 181 regular-season games. He’s also recorded five points (1-4—5) in 18 career postseason contests with Flint in 2022 (11 GP) and 2023 (7 GP).

A native of Woodbridge, Ont., Bertucci was selected by Dallas in the second round (61st overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft.

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