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Matthew Tkachuk
Matthew Tkachuk. (Source: Getty)

Matthew Tkachuk is an American forward and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Tkachuk was drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2016 NHL entry draft. As a rookie in the 2016-17 season, he registered 48 points in 76 games and 105 penalty minutes. Tkachuk had a breakout in 2018-19 with 34 goals and 77 points. In the 2021-22 season, he scored 104 points.

Tkachuk, who is a two-time NHL All-Star Game participant and a two-time NHL Second All-Star Team selection, was traded to the Florida Panthers on July 22, 2022. He had 109 points and was a Hart Trophy finalist in the 2022-23 season. Tkachuk won the Stanley Cup in 2024 with the Panthers, tying Aleksander Barkov for the playoffs lead with 22 points.

Matthew Tkachuk Hometown

Matthew Tkachuk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, as per the official NHL website.

Matthew grew up around hockey arenas as his father Keith Tkachuk was traded to the St. Louis Blues when he was three years old. He attended Chaminade Preparatory School from sixth to ninth grade and was classmates with NBA player Jayson Tatum. He played for the USA Hockey National Development Program and later with the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), as per US Weekly.

Where was Matthew Tkachuk born?

Matthew Tkachuk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, as per the official NHL website.

His parents are Keith Tkachuk and Chantal Tkachuk. Keith is a former NHL player who had an 18-year career with the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, and Atlanta Thrashers. Chantal and Keith married in February 1997. Matthew's siblings are Brady Tkachuk, who plays for the Ottawa Senators, and Taryn Tkachuk, who played field hockey for University of Virginia, as per Us Weekly.

Matthew Tkachuk Nationality

Matthew Tkachuk’s nationality is American.

FAQs on Matthew Tkachuk

A. Matthew Tkachuk was born on December 11, 1997.

A. Matthew Tkachuk is 27 years old, as of May 2025.

A. Matthew Tkachuk plays for the Florida Panthers.

A. Matthew Tkachuk is 6 feet 2 inches tall.

A. Matthew Tkachuk weighs 210 pounds.

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