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 by the Calgary Flames in 2016, he played for Calgary before joining Florida. He is currently an alternate captain for the Panthers.

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December 11, 1997: Matthew Tkachuk's Birth

On December 11, 1997, Matthew Brendan 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 the London Knights

In 2013, 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

Before the 2015-16 season, Tkachuk opted to join the London Knights roster.

2015: IIHF World U18 Championships Gold

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

July 7, 2016: Signed by Calgary Flames

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

2016: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Bronze Medal

At the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in Helsinki, Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews each scored 11 points, and the U.S. defeated Sweden to claim the bronze medal.

2016: Memorial Cup Final Game-Winning Goal

During the 2015-16 season, Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the London Knights in the 2016 Memorial Cup final.

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 the Calgary Flames

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

2016: 100 Points Milestone

In 2022, Tkachuk became the second player, along with Auston Matthews from the 2016 draft class to score 100 points in a single season.

March 20, 2017: Suspended Two Games

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 One Game

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: Tkachuk Injured

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 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

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

2021: Top Ten Point-Scorer in the NHL

During the 2021-22 NHL season, Tkachuk was a top ten point-scorer in the league.

2021: Successful Flames Season

The 2021-22 season was one of the most successful regular seasons in Flames history, with Tkachuk at the center of its success.

April 19, 2022: Surpassed Father's Personal Record

On April 19, 2022, Matthew Tkachuk recorded his 99th point, surpassing his father's previous personal record of 98 points from 1995-96.

July 22, 2022: Traded to Florida Panthers

On July 22, 2022, Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers and signed an eight-year, $76 million contract.

2022: Top Ten Point-Scorer in the NHL

During the 2022-23 NHL season, Tkachuk was a top ten point-scorer in the league.

February 4, 2023: NHL All-Star Game MVP

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

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 for Panthers

In the 2023–24 season, 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 against the St. Louis Blues, leading the Panthers to their eighth straight win.

2024: First Stanley Cup Championship

In 2024, Tkachuk won his first Stanley Cup championship with the Panthers.

2024: Championships with Jayson Tatum

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