Auston Matthews
Date of Birth: September 17, 1997
Birthplace: San Ramon, California, USA (raised in Scottsdale, Arizona)
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
NHL Debut: 2016
Draft Information: Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs 1st overall in the 1st round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Auston Matthews is a powerful, highly intelligent two-way center with one of the best shots in NHL history. Known for his quick release, deceptive puck handling, and ability to create space, he consistently dominates in the offensive zone. Matthews also brings a strong defensive game, regularly logging key minutes in all situations.
✔️ Some of Auston’s past sticks: CCM FT Ghost Stick, CCM JetSpeed FT6 Pro
✔️ Some of Auston’s past skates: Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2, CCM Jetspeed FT6 Pro
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: None (as of 2025)
🏆 Hart Trophy Winner (MVP): 2022
🏆 Rocket Richard Trophy Winner (Most Goals): 2021, 2022
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 5 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Calder Trophy (2016–2017) as NHL Rookie of the Year
- Ted Lindsay Award (Most Outstanding Player, voted by peers): 2022
- NHL First All-Star Team: 2022
- NHL Second All-Star Team: 2021
- Most goals in a single season by a Maple Leaf (60 goals in 2021–22)
🏆 Milestones:
- Scored 4 goals in his NHL debut (Oct 12, 2016 vs. Ottawa), an NHL record for a debut
- First American-born player to score 60 goals in a season (2021–22)
- Reached 500 career points in just 445 games
- Surpassed 350 career goals by 2024, becoming one of the fastest in franchise history to do so
- Among the NHL leaders in even-strength and game-winning goals since debut