Nathan MacKinnon
Nathan MacKinnon is a Canadian hockey center and Colorado Avalanche alternate captain, a Stanley Cup champion who also shares brand collaborations with fans on Instagram.
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NHL
Colorado Avalanche
NHLOverview
- Born
- September 1, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Hometown
- Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
- Position
- Center, Colorado Avalanche
- Breakout
- 2013 Memorial Cup champion and tournament MVP with Halifax
- NHL draft
- First overall pick, Colorado Avalanche, 2013
Mini bio
How it started.
MacKinnon grew up playing minor hockey in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. He later moved to Minnesota to attend Shattuck-Saint Mary’s for its hockey program, then returned home to play for the Halifax Mooseheads.
A hometown breakthrough.
In 2013, he helped Halifax win its first QMJHL and Memorial Cup titles. His Memorial Cup final included a hat trick, and he finished the tournament with 13 points and the MVP award. Colorado selected him first overall in that summer’s NHL draft.
Building a career in Colorado.
He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 2014 and became an Avalanche alternate captain in 2016-17. A Stanley Cup followed in 2022. In 2024, both hockey writers and his fellow players recognized him with the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award.
Beyond the Avalanche.
MacKinnon has represented Canada at world championships and the Olympics. Away from games, his public work includes Tim Hortons campaigns and a Chilly Ones partnership with former teammate Tyson Barrie.
Creditschronological, newest first
Hockey
- 2026Milano Cortina Winter OlympicsCanada center, silver medalist
- 20254 Nations Face-OffCanada center, champion and MVP
- 2022Stanley Cup championshipColorado Avalanche center
- 2013Memorial CupHalifax Mooseheads center, champion and MVP
Brand collaborations
- 2026Tim Hortons NHL Hockey CardsCampaign participant and autograph-card athlete
- 2025Chilly OnesLead brand ambassador
Awards
- Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy2026 · NHL goal-scoring leader
- 4 Nations Face-Off MVP2025 · Tournament MVP for Canada
- Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award2024 · NHL MVP and most outstanding player, respectively
- Lady Byng Memorial Trophy2020 · Sportsmanship and high playing ability
- Calder Memorial Trophy2014 · NHL rookie of the year
- Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy2013 · Memorial Cup MVP
Quotes
We’re champions, we’re the best team in Junior hockey nowNathan MacKinnon, Ontario Hockey League
He said this after Halifax won the Memorial Cup on May 26, 2013.
Trivia
- Halifax retired his No. 22 jersey in September 2023.
- He scored hat tricks in both of Halifax’s games against Portland at the 2013 Memorial Cup.
- As a child, he wrote on a homemade hockey card that he wanted to play for Colorado and Joe Sakic.
- He is a Timbits hockey alumnus, like fellow Tim Hortons campaign participant Sidney Crosby.
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