Who Is John Tavares Son?: Born on September 20, 1990, John Tavares is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
He developed a passion for playing ice hockey at a younger age and has consistently become one of the most sought-after players throughout his career.
As of this writing (Tuesday, December 12, 2023), Tavares plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. He’s also the captain of the team.
Who Is John Tavares Son?
The Toronto Maple Leafs forward, John Tavares, and his wife, Aryne Fuller are blessed with two children. Their first child, Jace, was born in 2019, while their second child, Axton was welcomed into the world in 2021
Presently, Tavares plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. He’s also the captain of the team.
In the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected first overall by the New York Islanders, for whom he played nine seasons and served as captain for five seasons.
Tavares was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He played nine seasons and served as captain for five seasons.
He previously competed at the major junior level as a member of the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League before being traded to the London Knights at the 2009 OHL.
Tavares was named the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Rookie of the Year in 2006 and CHL Player of the Year in 2007.
Tavares finished his Major Junior and Ontario Hockey League career with most goals (215), and 6th in points (433).
He was ranked as the top prospect for the 2009 Draft by both the NHL Central Scouting Bureau and International Scouting Services.
In the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Tavares was selected first overall by the New York Islanders. On July 15, 2009, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team
In December 2009, he scored five consecutive Islanders goals over a four-game span to tie the club record for most consecutive goals by one player
On March 17, 2010, Tavares scored five points (two goals and three assists) in a 5–2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
At the end of the 2010 season, Tavares finished second in rookie scoring, behind Matt Duchene, with 54 points.
On September 14, 2011, Tavares signed a new six-year, $33 million contract with the Islanders effective from the 2012–13 season through to the end of the 2017–18 season
On July 1, 2018, it was announced that Tavares had signed a seven-year, $77 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He finished the 2018 season playing all 82 games with 47 goals, 41 assists, and 88 points recorded. His 47 goals was third overall in the NHL, behind Leon Draisaitl and Alexander Ovechkin.
On October 16, 2019, Tavares sustained an injury in a game against the Washington Capitals. He returned to the team lineup on November 5, 2019, against the Los Angeles Kings.
On April 5, 2021, Tavares recorded his 800th career NHL point. On November 15, 2022, he scored his 400th NHL goal in a 5–2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tavares played his 1,000th NHL game on January 29, 2023, a 5–1 victory against the Washington Capitals in which he had two assists.
He finished the 2023 season playing in 80 games and recording 36 goals, 44 assists, and 80 points. He recorded his first-ever playoff hat-trick on April 20, 2023, in a first-round game against the Lightning.
As a Canadian, Tavares represented Team Ontario at the 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge and 2007 Super Series.
He participated in the 2006 IIHF World U18 Championships. At the under-20 level, he won gold medals at the 2008 and 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Tavares was named the most valuable player of the 2009 tournament after scoring 8 goals and 15 points in six games.
He represented Canada at five International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)-sanctioned events, including the 2010 and 2011 World Championships.
On January 7, 2014, Tavares was named to the 2014 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team, winning a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Source: Ghgossip.com
