Taylor Hall is a notable player in ice hockey, having broken scoring records once held by the legendary Wayne Gretzky. He achieved the fastest hat trick from the start of a game for the Edmonton Oilers on March 30, 2013, beating Gretzky's record. Hall broke the Oilers' history with the fastest back-to-back goals in just eight seconds on October 17, 2013.
However, Gretzky's Oilers records faced fewer challenges from Hall after he was traded to the New Jersey Devils on June 29, 2016, in exchange for defenseman Adam Larsson. Hall's tenure with the Devils was marked by a breakout season in 2017-18, where he achieved career highs in goals, assists, and points, helping the team qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and earning him the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player.
Subsequent seasons saw Hall face challenges, including injury setbacks and trades. After a brief stint with the Arizona Coyotes, he signed with the Buffalo Sabres in 2020 and later traded to the Boston Bruins in 2021. Hall's impressive performance with the Bruins led to a four-year contract extension in July 2021. However, the Bruins traded him to the Chicago Blackhawks on June 26, 2023, marking the latest chapter in Hall's dynamic career.
Taylor Hall’s Hometown
Taylor Hall was born in Calgary, Alberta, on November 14, 1991. Taylor Hall is the single child of Steve Hall and Kim Strba. His father, a former Canadian Football League (CFL) player, transitioned to the national bobsleigh team after his football career. Introduced to organized hockey by his mother at age five, Taylor Hall's father played a significant role by maintaining a backyard rink every winter, providing a space for Hall and his friends to practice. In 2005, the family relocated to Kingston, Ontario, where Hall attended Frontenac Secondary School. Later, while playing with the Windsor Spitfires, he continued his education at St. Anne's Catholic High School in Tecumseh, Ontario.
Hall initiated his hockey journey in Calgary, Alberta, participating in minor hockey at a young age. At the age of 13, his family relocated to Kingston, Ontario, where he continued to excel in the sport. During the 2004–05 season, Hall achieved success by securing a Bantam AAA Calgary city championship with the North East Canucks. Progressing to the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons, he played Bantam and Minor Midget hockey for the Greater Kingston Predators in the ODMHA league, earning recognition as a member of the ODMHA Midget AAA All-Star team.
Following these accomplishments, Hall emerged as the second overall pick in the 2007 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, joining the Windsor Spitfires. The first overall pick in that selection was Ryan O'Reilly, chosen by the Erie Otters. Hall played for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) from 2009 to 2011. He won two Memorial Cups with the Spitfires in 2009 and 2010 and was named the tournament's most valuable player in both years.
FAQs
A: Since Hall's usual jersey number 4 was retired by the Bruins in honor of Bobby Orr, he chose to wear number 71 instead.
A: Yes, Taylor Hall has scored 4 hat tricks in his career.
A: As of the 2022-23 season, Taylor Hall has scored 264 goals in his NHL career. He scored his first NHL goal on October 28, 2010, against Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets
A: Taylor Hall has played for five NHL teams in his career: Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, and Boston Bruins.
A: Taylor Hall's annual average salary is $6,000,000 as per his 4-year contract with the Boston Bruins.
