50 Most Attractive Hockey Players in 2023

In North America, hockey is one of the most well-liked and competitive sports. Goaltender, left-wing, right-wing, center (also known as “first player”), left defenseman, and eight defensemen are the six distinct positions in professional hockey. Usually, each team has two goalkeepers. The National Hockey League (NHL), the top professional ice hockey league in North America, has 32 teams in the United States and 31 in Canada.

Hockey players are as diverse as the teams they represent. There are many hockey superstars to keep an eye out for. There are so many that it’s challenging to keep track of every famous player. For fans, both new and old, we therefore created a list of the 50 hottest NHL hockey players.

1. Joe Pavelski

Joe Pavelski	Information
Full Name	Joseph James Pavelski
Birthdate	July 11, 1984 (age 38)
Birthplace	Plover, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Center / Right wing
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Dallas Stars
Former Teams	San Jose Sharks, Dinamo Minsk
National Team	United States
NHL Draft	205th overall, 2003 (San Jose Sharks)
Playing Career	2006–present
Nickname	“Little Joe,” “Captain America”
Playoff Record	Most playoff goals by an American-born player
Olympic Achievements	Silver medal at 2010 Winter Olympics, “Swiss Army Knife” nickname
College	University of Wisconsin
Team Captaincy	San Jose Sharks (final four years), Team USA (2016)
Achievements	2016 NHL All-Star
Milestones	400th NHL goal, 1,000th career point

Joseph James Pavelski was born in 1984. He is a  famous American professional ice hockey player who has played 3 World Championships and 2 World Junior Championships with the United States national team. He was named to the Olympic team in 2014. Now he is playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.

Pavelski has played hockey since he was four on his brother’s rink in Wisconsin. From 16 years old, he got to play with other future NHL players, including Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Pavelski dropped hockey after getting injured by joining the USA Hockey National Team Development Program for the 2000-2001 season. However, he soon returned to the rink and played on two separate teams at the University of Wisconsin for two seasons. He was chosen by the San Jose Sharks in 2003. He got married and has three kids.

2. Jonathan Toews

Jonathan Toews	Information
Full Name	Jonathan Bryan Toews
Nickname	Captain Serious
Birthdate	April 29, 1988
Birthplace	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Unrestricted free agent (formerly with the Chicago Blackhawks)
NHL Captaincy	Captain of the Chicago Blackhawks (2008-2023)
NHL Draft	3rd overall, 2006 (Chicago Blackhawks)
Stanley Cup Wins	3 (2010, 2013, 2015)
Conn Smythe Trophy	2010 (Playoff MVP)
Olympic Gold Medals	2010, 2014 (with Team Canada)
Awards	3-time Stanley Cup champion, 2-time Olympic gold medalist, Conn Smythe Trophy winner
International Success	Gold medals at various tournaments and championships with Team Canada
Languages Spoken	Fluent in English and French
Education	Attended Shattuck-Saint Mary’s and the University of North Dakota
Family	Son of Bryan Toews and Andrée Gilbert; brother of David Toews

Jonathan Bryan Toews was born in 1988. Jonathan is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Chicago Blackhawks. He has three Stanley Cups with Chicago (2010, 2013, and 2015) and one Olympic gold medal (in 2010). Jonathan Toews is the Blackhawks’ current captain.

Toews grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he played minor hockey for the AAA Midget Winnipeg Monarchs. In 2004-05, he led the Monarchs with 117 points in 72 games, trailing only Marc Savard. During the 2005 playoffs, he scored 33 points in 21 games as the Monarchs won the championship.

3. Carey Price

Carey Price	Information
Full Name	Carey Price
Born	August 16, 1987 (age 35)
Birthplace	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team	Montreal Canadiens
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	5th overall, 2005 (Montreal Canadiens)
Playing career	2007–present
Career Achievements	Considered one of the best goaltenders in the world
Family Background	Born in Vancouver to Lynda and Jerry Price
Early Life	Raised in the remote town of Anahim Lake, British Columbia
Junior Career	Started junior career with the Tri-City Americans in the WHL
Montreal Canadiens	Made Canadiens debut in 2007 as the backup goaltender

Carey Price (born August 16, 1987), he is a Canadian professional ice hockey goalkeeper for the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens (NHL). Price’s family relocated to the rural hamlet of Anahim Lake in interior British Columbia when he was three years old, where he was reared. His father taught him to play goalkeeper on a frozen stream during the winter months, and he played organized hockey at Williams Lake, which was five hours and 320 kilometers (200 miles) away by automobile on Highway 20. Carey’s father finally purchased a Piper PA-28 Cherokee to fly him to practice and games after having to travel the ten-hour round journey three days a week.

4. Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson	Information
Full Name	Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson
Birthdate	May 31, 1990
Birthplace	Landsbro, Sweden
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	San Jose Sharks
Former Teams	Frölunda HC, Ottawa Senators, Jokerit
National Team	Sweden
NHL Draft	15th overall, 2008
Playing Career	2008–present
James Norris Trophies	Three-time winner (2012, 2015, 2023)
Elitserien Debut	March 1, 2008, for Frölunda HC
Playoff Berth	Scored game-winning goal securing playoff berth
NHL All-Star Games	Four-time participant (2011, 2012, 2016, 2017)
Franchise Points	Third all-time points in Ottawa Senators
Trade to San Jose	September 13, 2018

Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson, a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks, was born on May 31, 1990. (NHL). Karlsson spent his first nine NHL seasons with the Ottawa Senators, who selected him in the first round, 15th overall, at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. The James Norris Memorial Trophy, given to the NHL’s top defenseman, has been won by Karlsson twice, in 2012 and 2015.

5. Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson	Information
Full Name	Tom Wilson
Birthdate	March 29, 1994
Birthplace	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Washington Capitals
NHL Draft	16th overall, 2012 Washington Capitals
Playing Career	2013–present
Junior Team	Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Nationality	Canadian
Awards	2018 Stanley Cup champion, 2019 NHL All-Star, 2021 NHL All-Star
Playing Style	Aggressive and physical
Controversies	Faced fines and suspensions for hits and checks
Career Highs	Set personal bests in goals and points

Thomas Wilson, a right winger with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League, was born in Canada on March 29, 1994. (NHL). In the opening round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Capitals picked him with the 16th overall pick.

Tom Fitzgerald, Shayne Corson, and Steve Thomas, all NHL players who had children about Wilson’s age and lived in Toronto, were among the NHL players whose boys Wilson grew up playing with. Both of his parents served as minor ice hockey coaches at North Toronto Memorial Arena: his mother Neville oversaw the house league while his father Keven oversaw competitive “rep” teams.

6. Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane	Information
Full Name	Patrick Timothy Kane II
Birthdate	November 19, 1988
Birthplace	Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Free agent (previously played for Chicago Blackhawks, EHC Biel, and New York Rangers)
National Team	United States
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2007 (selected by the Chicago Blackhawks)
Playing Career	2007–present
Stanley Cup Championships	3 (2010, 2013, 2015)
Conn Smythe Trophy	2013 (Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP)
Hart Memorial Trophy	2015-16 (NHL Most Valuable Player)
Art Ross Trophy	2015-16 (NHL Scoring Champion)
International Appearances	2010, 2014 Winter Olympics (representing the United States)

Patrick Timothy Kane II who is an American professional ice hockey right wing extremist and the backup captain for the Chicago Blackhawks. He was born on November 19, 1988. (NHL). At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Blackhawks selected him with the first overall choice. Additionally, Kane represented the US at the Winter Olympics in 2010 and 2014.

As a member of the Blackhawks, Kane has won three Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015. In 2013, he also won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs’ most valuable player. Kane won the Art Ross Trophy for top scoring in the 2015–16 NHL season as well as the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s most valuable player.

7. Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby	Information
Full Name	Sidney Patrick Crosby
Nickname	Sid the Kid, The Next One
Birthdate	August 7, 1987
Birthplace	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2005 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing Career	2005–present
NHL Accomplishments	Calder Memorial Trophy (NHL Rookie of the Year) runner-up
International Career	Two-time Olympic gold medalist (2010, 2014)
Personal Life	Family: Parents Troy and Trina Crosby

Sidney Patrick Crosby (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and the captain of the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL).

Crosby attended Astral Drive Junior High School from the age of 12 to 15. He was a straight shooter. A student and “great role model, who was particularly kind to youngsters in the learning center and special needs kids,” according to the vice-principal. He moved to Shattuck-Saint Mary’s in Faribault, Minnesota, at the age of 15 to play for the school’s hockey team. Crosby attended Harrison Trimble High School in Moncton, New Brunswick while playing with the Rimouski Océanic of the QMJHL.

8. Jamie Benn

Jamie Benn	Information
Full Name	Jamie Randolph Benn
Date of Birth	July 18, 1989 (age 33)
Birthplace	Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Dallas Stars
Former Teams	Hamburg Freezers
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	129th overall, 2007 Dallas Stars
Playing Career	2009–present
Accomplishments	Art Ross Trophy winner (2014–15)
Junior Hockey Career	Played for Kelowna Rockets in the WHL
NHL Rookie Season	Scored first NHL goal on October 11, 2009
Team Captain	Became Dallas Stars captain in 2013
Contract Extension	Signed an eight-year, $76 million contract in 2016
Milestone	Played his 1,000th NHL game in February 2023
Discipline	Suspended for two games in the 2023 playoffs
Family	Younger brother of Jordie Benn

Jamie Randolph Benn (born July 18, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger and the captain of the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars (NHL).

Benn grew up playing minor hockey with the Peninsula Eagles and attended Stelly’s Secondary School as a youth. During the 2005-06 season, he was a member of the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, a local Junior B club based in North Saanich, British Columbia. Following that, he spent parts of three seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies of the Junior A British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) from 2006 to 2008.

9. Jonathan Bernier

Jonathan Bernier	Information
Full Name	Jonathan Bernier
Born	August 7, 1988 (age 34)
Birthplace	Laval, Quebec, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb)
Position	Goaltender
NHL Team	Free agent
Former Teams	Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	11th overall, 2006 Los Angeles Kings
Playing Career	2007–present
Stanley Cup Win	2012 (Los Angeles Kings)
AHL All-Star	2010
World Junior Gold	2008 (Canada)
Spengler Cup Gold	2012 (Team Canada)
Marriage	Married to Martine Forget (Canadian model)
Children	Two sons (Tyler and Brady) and one daughter (Ivy)
Sibling	Brother, Marc-André Bernier, drafted by the Vancouver Canucks

Jonathan Bernier (born August 7, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goalkeeper for the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils (NHL).

Bernier played his whole junior career with the Lewiston Maineiacs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). On September 24, 2004, his brother, Marc-André Bernier, scored the first goal against him in the QMJHL at the Halifax Metro Centre. The goal came at 15:39 of the first period. Jonathan was playing in his debut QMJHL game. Bernier won the President’s Cup with the Maineiacs as the QMJHL champions in 2006-07.

10. Tyler Seguin

Tyler Seguin	Information
Full Name	Tyler Paul Seguin
Birthdate	January 31, 1992
Birthplace	Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Dallas Stars
Former Teams	Boston Bruins, EHC Biel
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	2nd overall, 2010
Playing Career	2010–present
Stanley Cup Win	2011 Stanley Cup (rookie season)
Plus-Minus Rating	+34 (2011–12 season, second highest in NHL)
Swiss League Performance	25 goals during 2012–13 NHL lockout season
Trade	Traded from Boston Bruins to Dallas Stars in 2013
Family Background	Father played college ice hockey, mother played youth hockey
Junior Hockey	Played for Plymouth Whalers, won Red Tilson Trophy
NHL Debut	October 9, 2010, with the Boston Bruins
Playoff Success	Youngest player since 1989 to score four points in a playoff game
Hat Trick	First NHL career hat trick against Toronto Maple Leafs
Breakout Season	2013–14 NHL season, 84 points, sixth in Hart Trophy voting
King Clancy Trophy Nomination	Nominated for leadership and humanitarianism award

Tyler Paul Seguin (born January 31, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).

When Seguin was five or six years old, he began playing hockey in a house league and developed an early love for the sport. Seguin began his minor ice hockey career with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s Wildcats, and after returning to Brampton at the age of 10, he spent three seasons with the Toronto Nationals of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), where he played alongside future Calder Trophy winner Jeff Skinner. Seguin also spent four years at St. Michael’s College School in Toronto.

11. Miles Wood 

Miles Wood	Information
Full Name	Miles William Wood
Date of Birth	September 13, 1995
Place of Birth	Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Left Wing
Shoots	Left
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
NHL Team	Colorado Avalanche
Former Teams	New Jersey Devils
NHL Draft	2013, 4th round (100th overall) by New Jersey Devils
Debut Season	2016-2017
Notable Achievements	– Scored first NHL goal on November 29, 2016 – Recorded first NHL hat trick on November 12, 2017 – Helped the Devils clinch a playoff spot in 2018 – Signed a four-year contract with the Devils in 2018 – Signed a six-year, $15 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche in 2023
Family Background	Father: Randy Wood (former professional hockey player) Mother: Cheryl Wood Brother: Tyler Wood
Education	Attended Boston College (NCAA)

Miles William Wood (born September 13, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils (NHL).

Wood asked Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin to autograph his hockey card when he was 11 years old. In the letter, Wood pledged that if Ovechkin did not sign and return the card, he would verify him the first time he got a chance to play against him in the NHL. Although Ovechkin never returned the card, he did autograph a photo for Wood before their first meeting at the Verizon Center.

12. Alexander Wennberg

Alexander Wennberg	Information
Full Name	Alexander Wennberg
Birthdate	September 22, 1994
Birthplace	Nacka, Sweden
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Seattle Kraken
Former Teams	Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers
NHL Draft	14th overall, 2013 (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Playing Career	2011–present
Notable Achievements	– Drafted in the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft

Alexander Wennberg, a Swedish professional ice hockey player with the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League, was born on September 22, 1994. (NHL).

Wennberg’s 37 points last season were actually his highest total since his time with Columbus in 2016–17, but the Kraken probably anticipated greater offensive output when they gave him a three-year, $13.5 million deal in the summer of 2021. On a more encouraging note, Wennberg played in 80 of Seattle’s 82 games while remaining healthy. Wennberg’s offensive potential will never be as high as it might be due to the fact that he can’t shoot the puck. Only once in his career has he had more than 100 shots on target. It’s difficult to see a situation in which Wennberg even comes close to creating fantasy value in conventional forms.

13. Jonathan Ericcson

Jonathan Ericcson	Information
Full Name	Jonathan Ericsson
Born	March 2, 1984 (age 39)
Birthplace	Karlskrona, Sweden
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Free Agent
Former Teams	Södertälje SK, Detroit Red Wings
National Team	Sweden
NHL Draft	2002 NHL Entry Draft, 291st overall pick
Playing Career	2003–present
AHL Team	Grand Rapids Griffins (2008)
AHL Championships	Calder Cup (2008)
Stanley Cup Playoffs	Scored his first career playoff goal and point in 2009
Contract Extensions	Three-year contract extension (2008), three-year $9.75 million (2011), six-year $25.5 million (2013)
Brother	Jimmie Ericsson – forward for Skellefteå AIK
World Championships	Played for Sweden’s national team, won silver medal in 2014
Marriage	Married Evelina Hedman in July 2014, daughter named Liv

Jonathan Ericsson, a professional ice hockey defenseman from Sweden, was born on March 2, 1984. He is presently an unrestricted free agent.

With the exception of one game in the 2001–2002 season, Ericsson started off as a center for the junior squad of HC Vita Hästen. Håkan Andersson, a scout for the Detroit Red Wings, persuaded Ericsson to switch to defense permanently after Ericsson had played one game as a defenseman.

14. Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist	Information
Full Name	Henrik Lundqvist
Birthdate	March 2, 1982 (age 41)
Birthplace	Åre, Sweden
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Frölunda HC, New York Rangers
National team	Sweden
NHL Draft	205th overall, 2000, New York Rangers
Playing career	2000–2020
Nickname	King Henrik
Vezina Trophy	Won in 2012, nominated in his first three seasons
Record Holder	Most wins by a European-born goaltender in the NHL
Olympic Success	Led the Swedish men’s team to their second Olympic gold medal
Early Years	Grew up in Åre, Jämtland, Sweden, chose ice hockey over other sports
Junior Career	Played for Frölunda HC, won Honken Trophy, Guldpucken, and Guldhjälmen
Playing Style	Known for butterfly style, strong positional play, and mental toughness
Hockey Hall of Fame	Set to be inducted in 2023

Henrik Lundqvist, a former professional ice hockey goalie, was born in Sweden on March 2, 1982.

Joel and Henrik afterward joined the neighborhood team Rögle BK, and in 1995 they were both chosen for Scania’s regional squad in Sverigepucken. Joel and Henrik were both chosen to represent Scania in TV-pucken in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Henrik and Joel were heavily scouted by Frölunda during the 1997–98 season, and while representing Rögle in the 1998 Scandinavium Cup award in Gothenburg, Frölunda’s under-16 coach Janne Karlsson contacted their father, who then informed Henrik and Joel of Frölunda’s interest in them as they were making their way home to Båstad.

15. Roman Josi 

Roman Josi	Information
Full Name	Roman Josi
Birthdate	June 1, 1990 (age 33)
Birthplace	Bern, Switzerland
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Nashville Predators
Former Teams	SC Bern
National Team	Switzerland
NHL Draft	38th overall, 2008 (Nashville Predators)
Playing Career	2007–present
NHL Achievements	James Norris Trophy Winner (2019-20)
Family Background	Parents: Doris and Peter Josi
Athletic Background	Mother: Former national team swimmer

Roman Josi, a Swiss professional ice hockey defenseman and team captain for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League, was born on June 1, 1990. (NHL). Roman Josi, the second son of Doris and Peter Josi, was born on June 1, 1990, in Bern, Switzerland. His mother was a former national team swimmer, and his father played competitive soccer, thus he grew up in an active family. Prior to deciding to play ice hockey at the age of 10, Josi played both soccer and hockey throughout his youth. Ice hockey is a sport that both his father and elder brother play; Yannic participated in SwissDiv3 with HC Bern Altstadt, while Peter sits on the board’s directors for SC Bern.

16. Brian Dumoulin

Brian Dumoulin	Information
Full Name	Brian Joseph Dumoulin
Birthdate	September 6, 1991
Birthplace	Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Seattle Kraken
Former Teams	Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft	51st overall, 2009 (Carolina Hurricanes)
Playing Career	2012–present
College	Boston College
Accolades and Awards	– Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman
International Career	– Represented the United States at the junior level in international tournaments

A professional ice hockey defenceman with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League, Brian Joseph Dumoulin was born in America on September 6, 1991. (NHL).

Dumoulin went back to Maine, but he wasn’t good enough to play on the inaugural Biddeford minor hockey team. He thus played pee wee and bantam with the Seacoast Spartans in New Hampshire. Dumoulin shared the ice with future NHLers Casey DeSmith and Garnet Hathaway while they were both playing in New Hampshire. In Maine, where Dumoulin was raised, he worked his first job cleaning dishes at Huot’s Seafood.

17. Michal Kempny

Michal Kempny	Information
Full Name	Michal Kempný
Birthdate	September 8, 1990 (age 32)
Birthplace	Hodonín, Czechoslovakia
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
ELH Team	HC Sparta Praha
Former Teams	HK 36 Skalica, HC Kometa Brno, HC Slavia Praha, Avangard Omsk, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals
National Team	Czech Republic
NHL Draft	Undrafted
Playing Career	2008–present
Notable Achievement	Stanley Cup Champion with the Washington Capitals in 2018
Youth Career	HC Dyje Břeclav
Professional Debut	Slovak Extraliga with HK 36 Skalica
Czech Extraliga Career	HC Kometa Brno
KHL Career	Avangard Omsk
NHL Career	Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals
NHL Debut	October 12
Career Highlights	– Transitioned to become Avangard Omsk’s top defenseman in the 2015-16 season
Injury	Tore Achilles tendon in preparation for the 2020-21 season
Return to NHL	Recalled by the Washington Capitals in December 2021 and had an assist in his first game
Latest Team	HC Sparta Praha (signed a two-year contract in October 2022)

A defenseman with HC Sparta Praha in the Czech Extraliga, Michal Kempn (born on September 8, 1990) is a professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic (ELH).

Kempn made his professional debut with HK 36 Skalica in the Slovak Extraliga after playing for HC Dyje Béclav in the Czech Republic as a young player. Kempn switched teams to play for HC Kometa Brno in the Czech Extraliga in order to play more actively.

18. Ian McCoshen

Ian McCoshen	Information
Full Name	Ian James McCoshen
Birthdate	August 5, 1995
Birthplace	Anaheim, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Defense
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Current Team	HC Bílí Tygři Liberec (Czech Extraliga)
Former Teams	Florida Panthers, Porin Ässät
NHL Draft	Selected 31st overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft
Youth Tournament	Participated in the 2007 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
USHL Career	Played three seasons (2010–13) with the Waterloo Black Hawks; named to the 2012 and 2013 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game; named to the 2012–13 USHL First All-Star Team
NCAA Career	Played for Boston College; represented the United States at the 2014 World Juniors
Professional Career	Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers in 2016; made NHL debut in April 2017
AHL Stints	Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2019; played for the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL
Minnesota Wild	Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Wild in 2020; played for the Iowa Wild in the AHL
Vegas Golden Knights	Participated in the Vegas Golden Knights’ training camp in 2021; assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights
Ässät (Liiga)	Signed a one-year contract with Ässät in Finland in 2022; played 59 regular season games with 7 goals and 21 assists; appeared in 8 playoff games
Family	Son of Kevin and Colleen McCoshen; has three younger sisters
Education	Attended Shattuck-Saint Mary’s in Minnesota

American ice hockey defenseman Ian James McCoshen was born on August 5, 1995, and he is now playing for ssät in the Liiga.

Kevin and Colleen McCoshen are the parents of McCoshen. Colleen is a native of Menomonie, Wisconsin, and Kevin is a Wisconsin Superior Senior High School alum. Mary, Allyson, and Grace are three younger sisters of Ian. McCoshen was born in Anaheim, California, and his family spent 13 years living in Hudson, Wisconsin, before relocating to Faribault, Minnesota, where he attended Shattuck-Saint Mary’s and participated on the school’s bantam squad in 2009–2010.

19. Ryan Murray

Ryan Murray	Information
Full Name	Ryan James Murray
Birthdate	September 27, 1993 (age 29)
Birthplace	Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Unrestricted Free Agent
Former teams	Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Wins	1 (2022)
NHL Draft	2nd overall, 2012 (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Junior Team Drafted By	Everett Silvertips (WHL)
WHL Bantam Draft	9th overall, 2008
WHL Team	Everett Silvertips
NHL Debut	October 4, 2013
First NHL Goal	October 25, 2013 against the Toronto Maple Leafs
Contract Highlights	Re-signed with Blue Jackets in 2016 for two years, $5.65 million
Trade	Traded to New Jersey Devils in 2020
Rebuilding Devils	Registered 14 assists in the 2020–21 season
Contract with Avalanche	Signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021
Injury and Exemption	Despite being on injured-reserve, Murray’s name was engraved on the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche’s winning team
Edmonton Oilers	Signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2022
International Career	Won bronze at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

A Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, Ryan James Murray, was born on September 27, 1993. (NHL).

The last time Canada had a player eligible for the draft represent them in the World Championship was in 2012 when Murray did so. Murray entered the competition as the second-youngest member of Team Canada (the youngest was Paul Kariya in 1993). At the 2016 World Championship, Murray competed for Canada once more and won gold. Murray was also chosen to participate for Canada in Team IIHF World Championship 2018.

20. Nick Schmaltz

Nick Schmaltz	Information
Full Name	Nick Schmaltz
Birthdate	February 23, 1996
Birthplace	Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Arizona Coyotes
Former Teams	Chicago Blackhawks
National Team	United States
NHL Draft	20th overall, 2014
Playing Career	2016–present
Junior Hockey	Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
College	University of North Dakota (NCAA)
College Success	2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Champion
NHL Debut	2016 with the Chicago Blackhawks
Breakout Season	2017–18 with the Chicago Blackhawks
Trade	Traded to Arizona Coyotes in November 2018
Franchise Record	Set franchise record with seven points in one game (March 2023)
Contract Extension	Signed a seven-year, $40.95 million contract with the Coyotes

Nick Schmaltz, an American professional ice hockey center with the National Hockey League’s Arizona Coyotes, was born on February 23, 1996. (NHL).

Schmaltz joined the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers, following in the footsteps of his elder brother (USHL). He joined the team as an affiliate player for the final 11 games of the regular season in 2011–12, helping the Gamblers win the 2012 Clark Cup with one postseason goal and three postseason assists.

21. Tyler Bozak

Tyler Bozak	Information
Full Name	Tyler Bozak
Birthdate	March 19, 1986
Birthplace	Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
NHL Team/Former Teams	Free Agent, Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues
NHL Draft	Undrafted
Playing Career	2009–present
College	University of Denver
College Career	Led University of Denver team in scoring as a freshman
Stanley Cup	Won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019
BCHL Career	Awarded the Brett Hull Trophy as the BCHL’s top scorer
Contract	Signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the St. Louis Blues in 2018
Family	Parents: Mitch and Karon Bozak Sibling: Justin Bozak
Education	Graduated from Sheldon-Williams Collegiate Majored in Business at the University of Denver
Marriage	Married to Molly Robinson since July 22, 2017
Children	Three children

Tyler Bozak is a free-agent Canadian professional ice hockey center born on March 19, 1986. His most recent team in the National Hockey League was the St. Louis Blues (NHL).

Bozak has one sibling, Justin, and his parents are Mitch and Karon.

He completed his studies at Regina, Saskatchewan’s Sheldon-Williams Collegiate. He participated in the Raise a Reader program as a high school volunteer while also making the honor roll each of his three years. Bozak studied Business at the University of Denver.

22. Aaron Ekblad

Aaron Ekblad	Information
Full Name	Aaron Ekblad
Birthdate	February 7, 1996 (age 27)
Birthplace	Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Florida Panthers
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2014 Florida Panthers
Playing Career	2014–present
Awards and Honors	– Calder Memorial Trophy winner as the NHL’s best rookie (2014-15)
Notable Achievements	– Granted “Exceptional Player” status by Hockey Canada
Family	Brother, Darien Ekblad, drafted by the London Knights in the OHL
Education	Attended Innisdale Secondary School and was an honor roll student
Marriage	Married longtime girlfriend, Dayna Mastronardi, on July 30, 2022

Aaron Ekblad, a professional ice hockey defenseman with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League, was born in Canada on February 7, 1996. (NHL).

The London Knights selected Darien Ekblad, a goalie, in the OHL draft. The Simcoe County District School Board’s honor roll student Aaron Ekblad attended Innisdale Secondary School. Ekblad was raised in Belle River, Ontario, despite being a Windsor native. Because of his Swedish great-grandfather, he was given the last name “Ekblad.”

23. Andrew Ference

Andrew Ference	Information
Full Name	Andrew James Stewart Ference
Birthdate	March 17, 1979
Birthplace	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Position	Defenseman
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb)
Teams Played For	Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft	208th overall, 1997 (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Stanley Cup Wins	1 (2011 with the Boston Bruins)
Notable Achievement	Helped the Bruins win their sixth Stanley Cup championship
Years Active	1999–2016
Personal Life	Married to Krista Bradford with two daughters
Community Involvement	Director of Social Impact, Growth, and Fan Development in the NHL
Environmental Efforts	Created a carbon-neutral program for the NHL
Other Interests	Supporter of Arsenal F.C. and member of November Project

Andrew James Stewart Ference (born on March 17, 1979) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman.

Ference was chosen 208th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Andrew split his rookie season between Pittsburgh and AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In his third NHL season, he established himself as a full-time NHLer,and scoring 11 points in 75 games. Ference was traded to the Boston Bruins in 2007 and signed a three-year contract extension in 2010. Ference retired after 16 seasons to become the NHL’s first director of social impact, growth, and fan development.

24. Jared Boll

Jared Boll	Information
Full Name	Jared Rittenhouse Boll
Birthdate	May 13, 1986
Birthplace	Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Right Wing
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
NHL Teams	Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks
NHL Draft	101st overall, 2005 (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Playing Career	2007–2018
Role	Enforcer
High School	Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake, Illinois
Junior Career	Plymouth Whalers (OHL), Lincoln Stars (USHL)
Notable Achievement	Helped Plymouth Whalers win the 2007 OHL Championship
NHL Debut	October 10, 2007
NHL Goals	Scored first NHL goal on October 10, 2007
NHL Suspensions	Suspended by NHL’s Department of Player Safety in 2015 and 2016
Transition	Ended playing career after 11 NHL seasons
Post-Playing Career	Joined Columbus Blue Jackets as an assistant development coach

Rittenhouse, Jared Boll (born May 13, 1986) is a former professional ice hockey player from the United States. Boll’s 11-year career with the Blue Jackets ended on June 30, 2016, when the team, facing a salary cap crunch, placed him on unconditional waiver in order to buy out the final year of his contract. Boll signed a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks as a free agent on July 5, 2016. The Ducks placed Boll on waiver on December 10, 2017, and he was demoted to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, on December 11.

25. Patrick Sharp

Patrick Sharp	Information
Full Name	Patrick Sharp
Birthdate	December 27, 1981
Birthplace	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Position	Left Wing / Center
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Shot	Right
Played for	Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars
NHL Draft	95th overall, 2001 (Philadelphia Flyers)
Playing career	2002–2018
Stanley Cup Wins	3 (2010, 2013, 2015)
Olympic Gold Medal	2014 Winter Olympics (Canadian national team)
Current Role	Special Adviser to Hockey Operations (Philadelphia Flyers)
Broadcasting	Former Analyst for NBC Sports, Former Color Commentator for Chicago Blackhawks broadcasts on NBC Sports Chicago
Coaching	Member of University of Vermont coaching staff (2021), Joined the Philadelphia Flyers’ front office as a special adviser to hockey operations (2023)

Patrick Sharp (born December 27, 1981) is a former ice hockey player from Canada who played 15 seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Dallas Stars.

Sharp married his longtime girlfriend Abby, whom he met while attending college in Vermont, in July 2010. Their nuptials took place in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Sharp’s Blackhawks teammate Patrick Kane was also present. The couple’s first child was born in December 2011, and their second in October 2013.

26. Brendan Smith

Brendan Smith	Information
Full Name	Brendan Smith
Birthdate	February 8, 1989
Birthplace	Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Position	Defence / Left wing
NHL Team	New Jersey Devils
Former Teams	Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes
NHL Draft	27th overall, 2007 (Detroit Red Wings)
Playing Career	2010–present
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Shoots	Left
College	University of Wisconsin–Madison
Notable Achievements	Hobey Baker Award Finalist
Junior Hockey League	Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
World Junior A Challenge 2006	Silver Medal (Canada East)
NHL Debut	November 17, 2011
Stanley Cup Playoffs	Scored a goal on May 6, 2013
Contracts	– Two-year, $2.525 million with Detroit Red Wings
Family	– Parents: Deidre and Lester Smith

Brendan Smith (born February 8, 1989) who is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman for the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils (NHL).

Smith grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario, with his parents Deidre and Lester, as well as his two brothers, Rory and Reilly. The three all played minor hockey for the Faustina Sports Club in the Mimico neighborhood before moving on to the St. Michael’s Buzzers minor juniors. When Smith’s Red Wings faced Reilly’s Boston Bruins in the first round of Stanley Cup playoffs, he faced his brother Reilly.

27. Derick Brassard

Derick Brassard	Information
Full Name	Derick Brassard
Birthdate	September 22, 1987
Birthplace	Hull, Quebec, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	202 lb (92 kg)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Free agent
Former Teams	Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, Arizona Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	6th overall, 2006 (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Playing Career	2006–present
Notable Achievements	– Michel Bergeron Trophy for Offensive Rookie of the Year in the QMJHL

Derick Brassard, a professional ice hockey center from Canada, was born on September 22, 1987. He is a member of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. His father, a star junior ice hockey player for the Pembroke Lumber Kings of the Central Junior Hockey League, was signed by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1976. However, Pierre did not participate in the NHL because the league released him after training camp. Brassard began learning to skate at the age of five, and he soon began participating in hockey. He frequently attended ice hockey games played at the Robert Guertin Centre because he grew up nearby. Brassard was a member of the junior hockey team for Gatineau L’Intrépide.

28. Chris Higgins

Chris Higgins	Information
Full Name	Christopher Robert Higgins
Birthdate	June 2, 1983
Birthplace	Smithtown, New York, U.S.
Current Role	Skills and Development Coach for the Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
College Hockey Career	Yale Bulldogs – ECAC Hockey Conference, ECAC Rookie of the Year
NHL Draft	14th overall, Montreal Canadiens, 2002 NHL Entry Draft
Professional Career	Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks
International Competitions	Represented the United States in World Junior Championships and World Championship
Playing Position	Left Wing
Notable Achievements	Three consecutive 20-goal seasons at the start of NHL career
Contract Extension	Four-year, $10 million extension with the Vancouver Canucks in 2013
Retirement	Concluded playing career in the 2015-2016 season
Coaching Role	Skills and Development Coach for the Vancouver Canucks

Christopher Robert Higgins, an American who played professional ice hockey as a winger and is now the Vancouver Canucks’ Skills and Development Coach in the National Hockey League, was born on June 2, 1983. (NHL).

Higgins participated in the 1997 tournament with the New York Islanders minor team after competing in the 1996 tournament with the Connecticut Yankees minor ice hockey team. He played on teams as a youngster with future teammates Mike Komisarek of the Canadiens and Eric Nystrom of the Flames, with whom he is still close. In his teenage years, he attended hockey camps where Lithuanian coach Aleksey Nikiforov taught.

29. Joffrey Lupul

Joffrey Lupul	Information
Full Name	Joffrey Lupul
Birthdate	September 23, 1983
Birthplace	Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
Position	Left Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
NHL Draft	7th overall, 2002 (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim)
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Playing Career	2003–2016

Canadian former professional ice hockey forward Joffrey Lupul was born on September 23, 1983. Lupul competed in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, and Anaheim Ducks during his professional career.

Lupul likes to play guitar, as seen in a video on NHL Network Online. His ancestors are from Ukraine. The Romanian minority in Ukraine is represented by his father’s family. Tom Mayson, Lupul’s maternal grandfather, had previously been a partner in the Edmonton Investors Group, the limited partnership that held the Edmonton Oilers’ ownership. Lupul’s last name translates to “the wolf” in Romanian.

30. Sean Monahan

Sean Monahan	Information
Full Name	Sean Monahan
Birthdate	October 12, 1994 (age 28)
Birthplace	Brampton, Ontario, Canada
NHL Team	Montreal Canadiens
Former Teams	Calgary Flames
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
NHL Draft	6th overall, 2013 (Calgary Flames)
Playing Career	2013–present
Junior Hockey Experience	Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
Junior Achievements	– Team captain of the Ottawa 67’s
NHL Debut	October 3, 2013
NHL Milestones	– Scored his 100th career goal
Contract Extension	One-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens in 2023

Sean Monahan, a professional ice hockey center from Canada who plays for the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens, was born on October 12, 1994. (NHL).

The Cathy’s son and John Monahan and the brother of Jacqueline, Sean is a native of Brampton, Ontario. His secondary school was St. Thomas Aquinas. For the Brampton Excelsiors, where Tyler Ennis, a former Syracuse and NBA guard, was a teammate, he participated in minor hockey and lacrosse.

31. Beau Bennett

Beau Bennett	Information
Full Name	Beau Daniel Bennett
Birthdate	November 27, 1991
Birthplace	Gardena, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Right Wing
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Played for	Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Dinamo Minsk
NHL Draft	20th overall, 2010 (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Stanley Cup Wins	1 (2016 with Pittsburgh Penguins)
Notable Achievements	First California-born player to win the Stanley Cup (2016)
College	University of Denver
Instruments	Piano (played from ages 8 to 13)
Retirement	Announced retirement on June 26, 2021

Right winger Beau Daniel Bennett, a former professional in American ice hockey, was born on November 27, 1991. In Cerritos, California, Bennett received his diploma from Valley Christian High School. Kirk and Louanna Bennett are his parents. Wade, Shane, and Bailey are his other three siblings.

Bennett has the nick name “Sunshine” after a character from the film Remember the Titans who is from the same state.

Bennett’s parents made him take music lessons so that he could be allowed to play hockey. From the age of eight to thirteen, Bennett played the piano.

32. Bobby Ryan

Bobby Ryan	Information
Full Name	Bobby Ryan
Birthdate	March 17, 1987
Birthplace	Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings
National team	United States
NHL Draft	2nd overall, 2005 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Playing career	2007–2021
Teams Played	Los Angeles Junior Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators,
Notable Achievements	Calder Memorial Trophy finalist (2009),

American former professional ice hockey winger Robert Shane Ryan was born on March 17, 1987, as Stevenson. He participated in the National Hockey League competition for the Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, and Detroit Red Wings (NHL). In the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim selected him as the second overall pick.

Prior to being traded to the Senators in 2013, he spent six seasons with the Ducks. He then spent one season with Detroit in 2020–21. In both international and Olympic hockey, he has represented the United States.

33. Brian Boyle

Brian Boyle	Information
Full Name	Brian Paul Boyle
Birthdate	December 18, 1984
Birthplace	Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight	244 lb (111 kg; 17 st 6 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Left
Played for	Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft	26th overall, 2003 (Los Angeles Kings)
Playing Career	2007–2022
Current Role	NHL Network Analyst
Education	St. Sebastian’s School, Boston College
Leukemia Journey	Diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2017, achieved full molecular remission in 2018 while on medication
Family	Seventh of 13 children, brother Timothy drafted by Ottawa Senators in 2012
Retirement	Announced retirement from professional hockey in March 2023, joined NHL Network as an analyst

American professional ice hockey center Brian Paul Boyle was born on December 18, 1984, and he is currently a free agent. The Ottawa Senators selected Timothy Boyle, the younger brother of Boyle, in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

In 2014, Boyle wed Lauren Bedford. The couple has a daughter and a son.

Boyle announced in a statement on September 19, 2017, that he had been given the diagnosis with chronic myelogenous leukemia, a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that is treatable with medication, and that this was the reason for his absence during training camp’s summer break. Boyle declared his leukemia to be in full molecular remission in 2018, but he would continue taking medication.

34. David Rundblad

David Rundblad	Information
Full Name	David Rundblad
Birthdate	October 8, 1990
Birthplace	Lycksele, Sweden
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
Liiga Team/Former Teams	Kärpät, Skellefteå AIK, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, ZSC Lions, SKA Saint Petersburg, HC Sochi
NHL Draft	17th overall, 2009 (St. Louis Blues)
Playing Career	2007–present

David Rundblad, a Swedish professional ice hockey player who currently competes for Kärpät in the Liiga, was born on October 8, 1990.

In a playoff series against Linköpings HC on March 14, 2009, Rundblad scored his first Elitserien goal. In the European skater rankings for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Rundblad was ranked sixth, one spot behind Tim Erixon of Skellefte AIK. The following year, Rundblad stayed with Skellefte and scored his first goal of the regular season against Mattias Modig of Lule HF on January 30, 2010, which proved to be the game-winning goal.

35. Erik Gudbranson

Erik Gudbranson	Information
Full Name	Erik Donald Stanley Gudbranson
Birthdate	January 7, 1992 (age 31)
Birthplace	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
NHL Team	Columbus Blue Jackets
Former Teams	Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames
NHL Draft	3rd overall, 2010 Florida Panthers
Playing Career	2011–present
Minor Hockey Background	Played for Gloucester Rangers AA rep teams and Ottawa Jr. 67’s in the OEMHL
OHL Draft	Selected 4th overall by the Kingston Frontenacs in the 2008 OHL Priority Selection Draft
OHL Achievements	Awarded the Bobby Smith Trophy as the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year
NHL Debut	Made NHL debut with the Florida Panthers on October 8, 2011
Notable Trades	Traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2016, Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019, Anaheim Ducks in 2019
National Team	Represented Canada in the World Juniors Championship
Personal Life	Brother of Alex Gudbranson; supports Canadian Blood Services and stem cell donation

Erik Donald Stanley Gudbranson, a professional ice hockey defenseman from Canada, was born on January 7, 1992. He is currently signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

The Kingston Frontenacs selected Gudbranson’s younger brother Alex in the first round of the 2010 OHL Priority Selection Draft. Alex is currently a member of the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers. Dennis, the youngest brother of Gudbranson, overcame leukemia. Chantal, his sister, played hockey for the Guelph Gryphons and graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in marine and freshwater biology. Because of his brother’s battle with leukemia, Gudbranson advocates for stem cell donation and supports Canadian Blood Services.

36. Gabriel Landeskog

Gabriel Landeskog	Information
Full Name	Gabriel Landeskog
Birthdate	23 November 1992
Birthplace	Stockholm, Sweden
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Colorado Avalanche
Former Teams	Djurgårdens IF
NHL Draft	2nd overall, 2011
Playing Career	2009–present
Captaincy	Became the youngest captain in NHL history at 19 years
Stanley Cup Victory	Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022
International Career	Represented Sweden in various tournaments
Rookie of the Year	Winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2012
Leadership	Named the fourth captain in Colorado Avalanche history
Injury Challenges	Underwent knee surgeries, missing multiple seasons

Sweden’s Gabriel Landeskog, a left winger for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, was born on November 23, 1992. (NHL).

Landeskog is the son of Tony Landeskog, a former defenseman in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), who now works in the insurance industry, and Cecelia, a chef and cooking instructor.

He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, along with his twin sister Beatrice and older brother Adam Landeskog. At the age of 16, he moved to Canada on his own just in time for the 2009–10 OHL season.

37. John Tavares

John Tavares	Information
Full Name	John Tavares
Birthdate	September 20, 1990
Birthplace	Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Teams	New York Islanders, SC Bern
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2009 (New York Islanders)
Playing Career	2009–present
Junior Hockey Highlights	– Competed in the OHL for the Oshawa Generals and London Knights
International Success	– Represented Canada at various IIHF-sanctioned events

Canadian professional ice hockey center John Tavares, who was born on September 20, 1990, serves as the team captain for the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL).

Joe Tavares and Barbara Tavares, both of Portuguese and Polish ancestry, welcomed Tavares into the world on September 20, 1990, in Mississauga, Ontario. Boleslaw and Josephine Kowal, his maternal grandparents, emigrated from Poland to Sudbury, Ontario, and Manuel and Dorotea Tavares, his paternal grandparents, emigrated from Portugal to Toronto, Ontario. Tavares relocated to Oakville, Ontario, at a young age. Through the Minor Oaks Hockey Association, he first encountered minor hockey here.

38. Jordan Eberle

Jordan Eberle	Information
Full Name	Jordan Eberle
Birthdate	May 15, 1990
Birthplace	Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Seattle Kraken
Former Teams	Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	22nd overall, 2008 Edmonton Oilers
Playing Career	2009–present
Achievements	CHL Player of the Year (2010)
International	Gold and silver medals at World Junior Championships
Junior Career	Regina Pats (WHL)
Retired Number	Number 7 jersey retired by Regina Pats in 2012

Jordan Leslie Eberle (born May 15, 1990), he is a Canadian ice hockey right winger, and alternate captain for the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken (NHL).

Derek Eberle, Eberle’s cousin, also played junior for the Pats from 1990 to 1993. Dustin, his younger brother, was selected by the Pats in the 12th round of the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft.

Since high school, Eberle has been in a relationship with Lauren Rodych. In the summer of 2016, they got engaged. On July 22, 2017, the pair married in Calgary, Alberta.

39. Mike Fischer

Mike Fischer	Information
Full Name	Mike Fisher
Birthdate	June 5, 1980
Birthplace	Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Right
Played for	Ottawa Senators, EV Zug, Nashville Predators
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	Drafted 44th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators
Playing career	1999–2018
Professional Teams	Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators
Notable Accomplishments	– Winner of the 2012 NHL Foundation Player Award
Notable Performances	– Recorded a career-high 23 goals in a season
Personal Life	– Married to American singer Carrie Underwood

Michael Andrew Fisher (born June 5, 1980) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators (NHL).

During the off-season, Fisher volunteers with Hockey Ministries International at hockey camps in his hometown of Peterborough, Kingston, and Ottawa. Fisher has also taught at the Roger Neilson Hockey Camp as a guest teacher.

40. Patrik Berglund

Patrik Berglund	Information
Full Name	Patrik Berglund
Date of Birth	2 June 1988
Birthplace	Västerås, Sweden
Nationality	Swedish
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
NHL Draft	25th overall, 2006 (St. Louis Blues)
Playing Career	2005–2021
Teams	St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, Djurgårdens IF, Brynäs IF
International Career	Represented Team Sweden at junior and senior levels
Notable Achievement	Won silver at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Scoring Record	Impressive 47 points in the 2008-09 season (21 goals, 26 assists)
Contracts	Signed significant contract extensions with the St. Louis Blues
Trade	Traded to the Buffalo Sabres as part of Ryan O’Reilly deal
Suspension and Contract Termination	Suspended and contract terminated by the Buffalo Sabres
Mental Health Break	Took a hiatus from hockey to prioritize mental well-being
Return to Professional Career	Resumed career in Sweden with Djurgårdens IF
Current Team	Playing for Brynäs IF
Offensive Performance	Impressed with 31 points in the 2019-20 season (17 goals, 14 assists)

Patrik Berglund, a retired professional ice hockey center from Sweden, was born on June 2, 1988. He played for the Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL).

In Sweden’s HockeyAllsvenskan, the second-highest division, Berglund competed for VIK Väster’s HK. He was a top prospect in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, and the St. Louis Blues selected him with the 25th overall pick.

41. P.K. Subban

P K Subban	Information
Full Name	Pernell-Karl Sylvester Subban
Nickname	P.K.
Birthdate	May 13, 1989
Birthplace	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Position	Defence
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Shot	Right
NHL Draft	43rd overall, 2007 Montreal Canadiens
Teams Played For	Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils
NHL Playing Career	2009–2022
Norris Trophy	2013 (NHL’s top defenceman)
All-Star Games	3 (2013, 2015, 2018)
Contract	Signed an eight-year, $72 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens in 2014, running through the 2021–22 season
Broadcast Analyst	NHL on ESPN
Junior Career	Belleville Bulls (OHL)
Philanthropy	Founder of the P.K. Subban Foundation, supporting children’s education and healthcare initiatives
Personal Life	Dating Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn

A former Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman named Pernell-Karl Sylvester Subban MSC OLY was born on May 13, 1989.

Subban did not grow up rooting for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. He claimed on the Montreal chat show Tout le monde en parle that he has always wanted to play for Montreal. One of his primary role models as a young player, according to him, was hockey great Jean Béliveau.

42. Ryan Kesler

Ryan Kesler	Information
Full Name	Ryan James Kesler
Birthdate	August 31, 1984
Birthplace	Livonia, Michigan, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Right
Played for	Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks
National team	United States
Achievements	Selke Trophy winner (2011)
College Hockey	Ohio State Buckeyes
AHL	Manitoba Moose (2005 AHL All-Star Game)
Family	Parents: Linda and Mike Kesler; Siblings: Todd and Jenny

Ryan James Kesler, a former professional ice hockey center from the United States, was born on August 31, 1984. Kesler spent the first ten years of his National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Vancouver Canucks after being selected by them in the first round, 23rd overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Mike, his father, spent 37 years as a supervisor with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association while also participating in collegiate hockey at Colorado College. Ryan remembers learning to skate when he was approximately four years old. He introduced his kids to the rink at a very young age. In addition, Mike operates a hockey school in Livonia, where Kesler went every summer from the time he was six years old until the age of seventeen. He also coaches a Junior B hockey team.

43. Jeff Skinner

Jeff Skinner	Information
Full Name	Jeffrey Scott Skinner
Birthdate	May 16, 1992 (age 31)
Birthplace	Markham, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Left wing
NHL Team	Buffalo Sabres
Former Teams	Carolina Hurricanes
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	7th overall, 2010 Carolina Hurricanes
Playing Career	2010–present
Calder Trophy	NHL Rookie of the Year, 2010-2011
NHL All-Star	Youngest player ever to play in the NHL All-Star Game
Games Played Record	Holds NHL record for most games played without a playoff appearance
Family	Parents: Andrew Skinner and Elisabeth Campin
Figure Skating	Won bronze medal in 2004 Canadian Junior National Figure Skating Championships
Education	Attended Eastwood Collegiate Institute
Contract Extension	Signed a six-year extension with Carolina Hurricanes
Trade	Traded to Buffalo Sabres in 2018
40-Goal Season	Scored 40 goals in the 2018-2019 season
Community Program	Launched ’53’s Difference Makers’ Program to recognize local teachers

A left winger with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League, Jeffrey Scott Skinner was born in Canada on May 16, 1992. (NHL).

Growing up, he competed in both ice hockey and figure skating, and in the 2004 Canadian Junior National Figure Skating Championships, he took home the bronze medal in the junior class. Soon after, he decided to concentrate only on hockey. Skinner played minor league ice hockey with the Markham Waxers of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, Toronto Young Nationals of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, and the Toronto Jr. Skinner and future Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog were teammates in minor hockey. He participated with Markham in the 2005 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.

44. Seth Jones

Seth Jones	Information
Full Name	Seth Jones
Birthdate	October 3, 1994 (age 28)
Birthplace	Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Chicago Blackhawks
Former Teams	Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets
National Team	United States
NHL Draft	4th overall, 2013 (Nashville Predators)
Playing Career	2013–present
Notable Achievements	Alternate captain for the Chicago Blackhawks
Family Background	Son of Amy and Ronald “Popeye” Jones; father played in the NBA
Early Hockey Journey	Started playing hockey at the age of five
WHL and Junior Hockey	Played for the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL
NHL Career	Made NHL debut with the Nashville Predators
Contract Extension	Signed an eight-year, $76 million contract extension with the Blackhawks
International Experience	Represented the United States in prestigious tournaments

Jared Seth Jones, a professional ice hockey defenceman with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, was born on October 3, 1994. (NHL).

Ronald “Popeye” Jones, a former National Basketball Association (NBA) power player and current assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets, is Jones’ father. His two brothers are. Caleb, his younger brother, is a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.

45. Theoren Fleury

Theoren Fleury	Information
Full Name	Theoren Wallace “Theo” Fleury
Birthdate	June 29, 1968
Birthplace	Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Position	Right Wing
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
NHL Teams Played for	Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers,
Other Teams	Tappara (SM-liiga, Finland), Belfast Giants (Elite Ice Hockey
NHL Draft	8th round, 166th overall, 1987 NHL Entry Draft (Calgary Flames)
NHL Playing Career	1989–2003
Stanley Cup Wins	1 (1989 with the Calgary Flames)
Winter Olympics	Gold medalist representing Canada in 2002
Notable Achievements	– World Junior Hockey Championships gold medalist (1988)
Scoring Accomplishments	– Recorded 90+ points four times and 100+ points twice
Contributions	– Overcame addiction and became a motivational speaker
Autobiography	Co-wrote “Playing with Fire,” a best-selling book (2009)
Charity Work	Raised over $1 million for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of

Canadian retired professional ice hockey player Theoren Wallace “Theo” Fleury who was born on June 29, 1968. He is also an author and motivational speaker.

With the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s the St. James Canadians, Fleury started his junior career in 1983–84 as a 15-year-old. In 22 games, he scored 33 goals and 64 points, an amazing rate of over three points per game. He joined the Moose Jaw Warriors in 1984–85, a team that had recently moved from Winnipeg, and in 71 games as a 16-year-old, he had 29 goals and 75 points. In each of Theoren’s four years in the WHL, he increased his totals, reaching a peak in 1987–88 with a 68–goal, 92–assist season.

46. Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane	Information
Full Name	Patrick Timothy Kane II
Birthdate	November 19, 1988
Birthplace	Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Unrestricted Free Agent
Former Teams	Chicago Blackhawks, EHC Biel, New York Rangers
National Team	United States
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2007 (Chicago Blackhawks)
Playing Career	2007–present
Stanley Cups	3 (2010, 2013, 2015 with the Chicago Blackhawks)
Conn Smythe Trophy	2013 (Playoffs MVP)
Hart Memorial Trophy	2016 (Most Valuable Player)
Art Ross Trophy	2016 (Scoring Champion)
Olympic Appearances	2010, 2014 (United States)
NHL All-Star Games	9 (2009, 2011–2012, 2015–2020)
Most Points in a Season	106 points (2015-2016)
Youngest to 1,000 Points	January 19, 2020
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Family	Father: Patrick “Tiki” Kane, Mother: Donna Kane
Junior Career	Played for the Honeybaked AAA club and London Knights
OHL Accomplishments	Emms Family Award (OHL Rookie of the Year), CHL Top Prospect and Top Scorer
NHL Debut	October 4, 2007
Calder Memorial Trophy	2008 (NHL Rookie of the Year)
NHL Playoff Success	Multiple hat-tricks and Stanley Cup wins in 2010, 2013, and 2015

Patrick Timothy Kane II is an American professional ice hockey right winger and the backup captain for the National Hockey League’s the Chicago Blackhawks. He was born on November 19, 1988. (NHL).

He bought a home on the beaches of Lake Erie in March 2012 and now spends the off-seasons there in Hamburg, New York. Kane has lived in a two-bedroom apartment he bought in September 2008 at the Trump International Hotel and Tower throughout the NHL season. But in the summer of 2016, Kane put his penthouse in the Trump Tower up for sale.

Kane’s gloves, which he utilized to score the Stanley Cup Finals’ series-winning goal in 2010. He wore Bauer Hockey gloves, a brand with whom Kane has an endorsement agreement.

47. Taylor Hall

Taylor Hall	Information
Full Name	Taylor Hall
Birthdate	November 14, 1991
Birthplace	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shoots	Left
NHL Team	Chicago Blackhawks
Former Teams	Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins
National Team	Canada
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2010 (Edmonton Oilers)
Playing Career	2010-present
Junior Career Highlights	Two-time Memorial Cup champion, Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy winner
NHL Achievements	Five-time NHL All-Star, Hart Memorial Trophy winner (NHL’s most valuable player, 2018)
Family Background	Father played in the Canadian Football League and was a member of the Canadian national bobsleigh team
Education	Attended Frontenac Secondary School and St. Anne’s Catholic High School
NHL Debut	October 7, 2010, with the Edmonton Oilers
Significant Injuries	High ankle sprain, major shoulder surgery
Contract	Signed a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Oilers in 2012
Trade	Traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Adam Larsson in 2016
Franchise Records	Set franchise record for fastest hat-trick and point streak with the Devils
All-Star Game Appearances	Selected to the NHL All-Star Game in 2016, 2018, and 2019
Current Team	Chicago Blackhawks

Taylor Hall (born November 14, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins (NHL).

In the mid-1980s, his father was a member of the Canadian national bobsleigh squad after playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts, and Ottawa Rough Riders in the CFL. His mother introduced him to organized hockey when he was five years old, and his father kept a backyard rink open all winter for Hall and his buddies to practice on. His family relocated to Kingston, Ontario, in 2005, where he attended Frontenac Secondary School until transferring to St. Anne’s Catholic High School in Tecumseh, Ontario, while playing with the Windsor Spitfires.

48. Nick Bjugstad

Nick Bjugstad	Information
Full Name	Nick Bjugstad
Birthdate	July 17, 1992
Birthplace	Blaine, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight	218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Right
NHL Team	Arizona Coyotes
Former Teams	Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild,
National Team	United States
NHL Draft	19th overall, 2010 (Florida Panthers)
Playing Career	2013–present
College	University of Minnesota
College Accomplishments	– Totaled 54 goals and 44 assists during his college career
NHL Debut	April 3, 2013, with the Florida Panthers
Career Highlights	– Recorded first career hat trick in the NHL on March 6, 2018

American forward Nicholas Jay Bjugstad, who was born on July 17, 1992, competes in the National Hockey League with the Arizona Coyotes (NHL).

Bjugstad’s uncle Scott played hockey at the University of Minnesota before moving on to play in the NHL, where he spent a chunk of his career with the Minnesota North Stars. Bjugstad’s father, Mike, played hockey in Division III at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Both Scott and Nick have played for the Pittsburgh Penguins; Scott appeared in 24 games and registered three goals for the team in the 1988–1989 campaign.

Bjugstad concluded his coursework during the 2013–14 campaign and received his University of Minnesota degree in Business Marketing.

49. Martin Havlat

Martin Havlat	Information
Full Name	Martin Havlat
Date of Birth	April 19, 1981
Birthplace	Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia
Nationality	Czech
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Left
NHL Draft	26th overall, 1999 (Ottawa Senators)
Teams Played For	Oceláři Třinec, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues
NHL Debut	2000-2001 season
NHL Career Span	1998-2015
Calder Memorial Trophy Finalist	2000-2001
Nickname	“Mach 9”
Most Productive Season	2003-2004 (31 goals, 68 points)
All-Star Game Selections	2007 (Chicago Blackhawks)
Contract with Minnesota Wild	Six-year, $30 million (2009)
Major Injuries	Shoulder injury, groin injury
Retirement	Announced retirement on February 8, 2017
International Achievements	Gold and bronze medals in international tournaments
Languages	Fluent in English and Czech
Off-Season Residence	Brno, Czech Republic

Martin Havlat, a retired professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic who spent 14 seasons in the National Hockey League, was born on April 19, 1981. (NHL).

At the 2000 World Youngster Ice Hockey Championships in Skellefte and Ume, Sweden, Havlat was a junior who aided the Czech Republic in winning the gold medal. He also repeated his success with the senior Czech team in winning the gold medal in the comparable IIHF World Championship in Saint Petersburg in 2000.

Havlát later competed for the Czech Republic in the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002, scoring three goals throughout the competition. Due to a shoulder injury, he was unable to attend the Turin Winter Olympics in 2006.

50. Jaromir Jagr

Jaromir Jagr	Information
Full Name	Jaromir Jagr
Birthdate	February 15, 1972
Birthplace	Kladno, Czechoslovakia
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg; 16 st 6 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Left
ELH team	Rytíři Kladno
Former teams	Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames
National team	Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic
NHL Draft	5th overall, 1990, Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career	1988–present
Owner	Rytíři Kladno, Czech Extraliga (ELH)
Longevity	Played in 35 professional seasons (as of 2023) and over 2,000 professional games
Achievements	Second-most points in NHL history, named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history, member of the Triple Gold Club
NHL Scoring Titles	Five-time Art Ross Trophy winner (scoring champion)
MVP Honors	Hart Memorial Trophy (league’s most valuable player), Lester B. Pearson Award
Stanley Cup Wins	Consecutive wins in 1991 and 1992 with the Pittsburgh Penguins
International Success	Gold medals at the Stanley Cup, Ice Hockey World Championships, and Olympic Games
Records	Youngest player in the NHL at age 18, oldest player to record a hat-trick
Accolades	Member of the Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, one of the greatest players of all time

The National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers is captained by Canadian professional ice hockey center Connor Andrew McDavid (NHL). He was born on January 13, 1997. In the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, the Oilers selected him first.

McDavid has won the Fastest Figure Skateer award three times at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, and his competitors have praised his speed on the ice. He has been named to the NHL Team of the Year four times, won the Art Ross Trophy four times, won the Ted Lindsay Award three times and is one of only two players to have unanimously won the Hart Memorial Trophy, with Oilers captain Wayne Gretzky in 1982.