Charles McAvoy
Date of Birth: December 21, 1997
Birthplace: Long Beach, New York, USA
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
NHL Debut: 2017 (April 12, 2017 — 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs vs. Ottawa)
Draft Information: Drafted by the Boston Bruins 14th overall in the 1st round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Known for his excellent skating, physical edge, and ability to transition the puck, Charlie McAvoy is a modern two-way defenseman. His strength lies in his ability to play heavy, shutdown minutes against top opponents while also contributing offensively. A leader on the ice, McAvoy combines smarts, toughness, and mobility.
✔️ Some of Charlie’s past sticks: Bauer Nexus Tracer, Bauer Proto R
✔️ Some of Charlie’s past skates: Bauer Vapor Hyperlite, Bauer Supreme Shadow
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: None (as of 2024)
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 1 (2022)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- NHL Second All-Star Team: 2022
- Hobey Baker Award Finalist: 2017 (as one of college hockey’s top players)
- Gold Medalist at World Junior Championship: 2017 (named tournament’s top defenseman)
- Boston Bruins' Top Defenseman: Voted by team and media as their #1 defenseman since Zdeno Chara’s departure
🏆 Milestones:
- First regular season NHL goal: October 5, 2017, against the Nashville Predators
- Signed an 8-year, $76 million contract extension with Boston in October 2021
- Consistently logs 24–26+ minutes per game, among the NHL’s leaders in time on ice
- Key contributor to Bruins’ historic 65-win, 135-point season in 2022–23
