Mackenzie Blackwood Family

Mackenzie Blackwood is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Born on December 9, 1996, Blackwood took up the sport at the age of nine. However, after just one year, he briefly quit before returning to the game. When he was 12, his youth team’s goaltender was injured, and Blackwood volunteered to step in.

The New Jersey Devils selected Blackwood as the 42nd overall (second round) of the 2015 NHL entry draft. He set multiple records as a rookie, including becoming the youngest Devils goaltender to record multiple shutouts, surpassing Martin Brodeur. Blackwood represented Canada at the 2016 World Junior Championship and won a silver medal at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. After successful stints with the Devils and San Jose Sharks, he was traded to the Avalanche in 2024 and later signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension.

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Mackenzie Blackwood parents

Mackenzie Blackwood was born to his parents, Rhonda Crocker-Ellacott and David Blackwood.

Who is Mackenzie Blackwood's father?

Mackenzie Blackwood’s father is David Blackwood. He was involved in local Ontario-based hockey teams and is a fan of the Colorado Avalanche.

Who is Mackenzie Blackwood's mother?

Mackenzie Blackwood's mother, Rhonda Crocker-Ellacott, is a highly accomplished healthcare professional. She is serving as the executive vice president of patient services and chief nurse executive at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

After Mackenzie represented Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, his mother said that they were very happy and excited for him. She said to CBC News,

It's certainly a goal that he's been working to accomplish and hearing his name called when they picked the roster was an amazing feeling, both for him and for us.

What is the nationality of Mackenzie Blackwood's parents?

Blackwood's parents, Rhonda Crocker-Ellacott and David Blackwood, are Canadian citizens.