History of Matthew Tkachuk in Timeline

Matthew Tkachuk is an American professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. Drafted sixth overall in 2016 by the Calgary Flames, he played for Calgary before being traded to Florida. Tkachuk is known for his skill and leadership as an alternate captain.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Reference to father's point record

In 1995-96, Matthew Tkachuk's father had a personal record of 98 points in the NHL.

December 11, 1997: Matthew Tkachuk's Birth

On December 11, 1997, Matthew Tkachuk was born. He is an American professional ice hockey forward.

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2010: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2010, Matthew Tkachuk competed in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a youth affiliate of the St. Louis Blues.

2013: Drafted by London Knights

In 2013, Matthew Tkachuk was drafted by the London Knights in the fourth round, 64th overall, of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection.

2014: World U-17 Hockey Challenge Gold

In 2014, Matthew Tkachuk helped the United States win gold at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge held in Nova Scotia.

2015: Joins London Knights Roster

Before the 2015-16 season, Matthew Tkachuk opted to join the London Knights roster, forfeiting his NCAA eligibility.

2015: IIHF World U18 Championships Gold

In 2015, Matthew Tkachuk competed at the IIHF World U18 Championships, leading the U.S. under-18 team to a gold medal win.

July 7, 2016: Signed with Calgary Flames

On July 7, 2016, Matthew Tkachuk signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames after being drafted.

2016: OHL First Team All-Star and Memorial Cup Winner

During the 2015-16 season, Matthew Tkachuk was named an OHL First Team All-Star. In 2016, he scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the London Knights in the Memorial Cup final.

2016: Reference to Auston Matthews Draft Class

In 2016, Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk were in the same draft class.

2016: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Bronze Medal

In 2016, Matthew Tkachuk represented the United States at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where his team won a bronze medal.

2016: Memorial Cup Win

In 2016, Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal in overtime to win his team, the London Knights, the Memorial Cup.

2016: Drafted by Calgary Flames

In 2016, Matthew Tkachuk was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the first round, sixth overall, in the NHL entry draft.

March 20, 2017: Suspension for Elbowing Drew Doughty

On March 20, 2017, Matthew Tkachuk was suspended two games for an elbow to the face of Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty.

November 17, 2017: Suspended for Line Brawl

On November 17, 2017, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Matthew Tkachuk was suspended one game for his part in a line brawl that took place in a game against the Detroit Red Wings on November 15.

March 11, 2018: Injury Against New York Islanders

On March 11, 2018, Matthew Tkachuk was injured in a game against the New York Islanders and missed the rest of the season.

2018: Named Alternate Captain

Before the 2018–19 season, Matthew Tkachuk was named an alternate captain for the Calgary Flames.

March 10, 2019: First NHL Hat-Trick

On March 10, 2019, Matthew Tkachuk recorded his first career NHL hat-trick in a 6–3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

September 25, 2019: Signed Contract Extension with Flames

On September 25, 2019, Matthew Tkachuk signed a three-year, $21 million contract extension with the Calgary Flames.

2021: Top Ten Point-Scorer

In the 2021 NHL season, Matthew Tkachuk was a top ten point-scorer in the league.

2021: Successful Season Reference

The 2021–22 season was one of the most successful regular seasons in Flames history.

April 19, 2022: Surpassed Father's Point Record

On April 19, 2022, Matthew Tkachuk recorded his 99th point in a game against the Nashville Predators, surpassing his father's previous personal record of 98 points.

July 22, 2022: Traded to Florida Panthers

On July 22, 2022, Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers along with a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2025.

2022: Top Ten Point-Scorer

In the 2022 NHL season, Matthew Tkachuk was a top ten point-scorer in the league, registering 109 points.

February 4, 2023: NHL All-Star Game MVP

On February 4, 2023, at the NHL 2023 All-Star Game, Matthew Tkachuk was named the Game MVP after scoring four goals and three assists.

2023: Hart Memorial Trophy Finalist

In 2023, Matthew Tkachuk was named a finalist for the NHL's Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player.

2023: Alternate Captain

In the 2023–24 season, Matthew Tkachuk was named alternate captain of the Panthers.

January 9, 2024: Fifth Hat-Trick

On January 9, 2024, Matthew Tkachuk scored his fifth hat-trick and led the Panthers to their eighth straight win against the St. Louis Blues.

2024: Stanley Cup Win with Panthers

In 2024, Matthew Tkachuk won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers.

2024: Championship Wins for Tkachuk and Tatum

In 2024, both Matthew Tkachuk and Jayson Tatum won their respective championship series, the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals and 2024 NBA Finals, within a week of each other.