Sport: Men’s Hockey
Position: Forward
Age: 23
Hometown: Oakville, Ont.
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NHL Team: New York Islanders
Accomplishments:
- Two-time World Champion.
- First player ever to be granted “exceptional status” by the OHL, allowing him to compete in the league as a 15-year-old.
Interesting Fact: Tavares was a star in lacrosse as well as hockey growing up. His uncle, also named John, is the National Lacrosse League’s all-time leading scorer.
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