John Tavares is a forward and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs as of April 2025. He was selected by the New York Islanders (first overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and spent nine seasons with them, including five as captain.
Before joining the NHL, Tavares played in the OHL for the Oshawa Generals and London Knights. He was granted exceptional player status at age 14 and was the first pick in the 2005 OHL Draft. He won the CHL Rookie of the Year in 2006 and Player of the Year in 2007. Tavares was a top-ranked prospect ahead of the 2009 draft.
John Tavares's nationality
John Tavares is Canadian. He was born in Mississauga, Ontario. He represents Canada in international hockey. He won gold at the World Juniors in 2008 and 2009. He also won gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics, though he missed the final two games due to injury.
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John Tavares's hometown
John Tavares is from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He was born there on September 20, 1990, and was raised in the Greater Toronto Area.
His mother, Barb Tavares, is from Sudbury, Ontario. His father, Joe Tavares, is originally from the Azores, Portugal. John has two sisters—an older sister named Barbara and a younger sister named Laura, as per The Athletic.
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FAQs on John Tavares
A. John Tavares plays as a Center.
A. John Tavares plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
A. John Tavares was born on September 20, 1990, making him 34 years old.
A. John Tavares stands 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall.
A. John Tavares weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
