Date of Birth: January 13, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Date of Death: (Alive)
Biography
Connor McDavid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. Born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, McDavid showed an early passion and talent for hockey. He played minor hockey with the York-Simcoe Express and later with the Toronto Marlboros in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Recognized for his exceptional skills, he was granted “Exceptional Player” status by Hockey Canada, allowing him to enter the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) a year earlier than usual. McDavid was drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He quickly became a cornerstone for the franchise, known for his incredible speed, playmaking ability, and on-ice vision. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous accolades, including multiple Art Ross Trophies as the league’s leading scorer, the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player, and the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the most outstanding player as voted by the NHL Players’ Association. Aside from his NHL success, McDavid has also represented Canada internationally, winning gold at the IIHF World U18 Championships, the IIHF World Junior Championships, and the IIHF World Championships.
5 Interesting Facts about Connor McDavid
1. Connor McDavid was granted “Exceptional Player” status by Hockey Canada, allowing him to enter the OHL at age 15.
2. He was the youngest captain in NHL history when he was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers at age 19.
3. McDavid won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer in his second full NHL season (2016-2017).
4. He is known for his exceptional skating speed, often being considered the fastest skater in the NHL.
5. McDavid signed an eight-year, $100 million contract extension with the Oilers in 2017, one of the richest deals in NHL history.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Connor McDavid
1. “I think I just always knew I wanted to be a hockey player. I don’t remember ever wanting to do anything else.”
2. “It’s not about the money, it’s about being the best.”
3. “You have to be willing to put in the work and make sacrifices to achieve your goals.”
4. “Every time you step on the ice, you have to be ready to compete.”
5. “Hockey has given me so much, and I want to give back to the game in any way I can.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Connor McDavid’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
As of now, Connor McDavid does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [NHL Profile: Connor McDavid](https://www.nhl.com/player/connor-mcdavid-8478402
2. [Elite Prospects: Connor McDavid](https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/183442/connor-mcdavid
4. [Sportsnet: Connor McDavid](https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/players/connor-mcdavid/
5. [ESPN: Connor McDavid Stats](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3152479/connor-mcdavid
