Taro Hirose

Taro Hirose (born June 30, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for EHC Red Bull München in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

[1][2] During the 2014–15 season, Hirose recorded 18 goals and 32 assists in 58 games for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, and was named the teams Rookie of the Year.

In the 2015–16 season, he was elected an alternate captain for the Silverbacks, where he recorded 15 goals and 56 assists in 58 games, leading the team in scoring.

[3][5] During the 2018–19 season, Hirose was the Big Ten Scoring Champion, recording 10 goals and 24 assists in 34 conference games.

[10] He made his NHL debut on March 19 in a game against the New York Rangers, playing on the third line along with Frans Nielsen and Thomas Vanek.

[17] On September 13, 2024, Hirose signed a one-year contract with EHC Red Bull München in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).