Taylor Hall's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Taylor Hall. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Taylor Hall is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing left wing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2010, Hall has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks. He is known for his offensive skills and scoring ability.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Bantam AAA Calgary city championship

In 2004, Taylor Hall won a Bantam AAA Calgary city championship with the North East Canucks.

2007: OHL debut

In 2007, Taylor Hall made his OHL debut, scoring 45 goals and 39 assists for 84 points, leading his team in goals. He was also named OHL and CHL Rookie of the Year.

July 2008: Featured in Sports Illustrated

In July 2008, Taylor Hall was featured in Sports Illustrated, being profiled as a young athlete poised to star in his sport.

2008: Hall wins gold at the World U18 Championships

In 2008, Taylor Hall represented Canada at the World U18 Championships, securing a gold medal. He also earned a second gold at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

2009: NHL Central Scouting Bureau Ranking

During the 2009-10 season, Taylor Hall was ranked as the top North American-based prospect by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau (CSB) in its midterm rankings.

2009: Memorial Cup championship

In 2009, Taylor Hall helped the Windsor Spitfires secure a Memorial Cup championship. He also won the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the tournament's most valuable player.

2009: OHL Championship and Memorial Cup win

In 2009, Taylor Hall won the OHL Championship and the Memorial Cup with the Windsor Spitfires, and was awarded the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as Playoff MVP. He also won the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the tournament's most valuable player and was named to the tournament all-star team alongside teammate Ryan Ellis.

May 2010: Second Memorial Cup

In May 2010, Taylor Hall helped the Spitfires to their second-straight Memorial Cup. He was awarded his second-straight Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as tournament MVP, the Ed Chynoweth Trophy and a spot on the tournament all-star team for the second-straight year.

2010: Second Memorial Cup championship

In 2010, Taylor Hall led the Windsor Spitfires to their second consecutive Memorial Cup championship. He also won the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the tournament's most valuable player for the second year in a row.

2010: Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy

In 2010, Taylor Hall tied for first place in the OHL with Tyler Seguin with 106 points to win the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. He also was instrumental in the Spitfires' J. Ross Robertson Cup championship, recording 35 points in 19 playoff games.

February 19, 2011: First NHL Hat Trick

On February 19, 2011, Taylor Hall scored his first NHL hat trick against the Atlanta Thrashers, scoring three consecutive power play goals to help the Oilers win 5-3.

2011: NHL All-Star Game Selection

In 2011, Taylor Hall was named to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game as a rookie, participating in the NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition.

January 26, 2013: 100th Career Point

On January 26, 2013, Taylor Hall recorded his 100th career point with two assists in a game against the Calgary Flames.

March 30, 2013: Franchise Record Hat Trick

On March 30, 2013, Taylor Hall set a new franchise record by scoring a hat trick just 7:53 into the game against the Vancouver Canucks.

October 17, 2013: Broke Wayne Gretzky's Record

On October 17, 2013, Taylor Hall broke Wayne Gretzky's previous Oilers franchise record by scoring two goals in eight seconds.

December 5, 2013: Second Career Hat Trick

On December 5, 2013, Taylor Hall recorded his second career NHL hat trick in a 9-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

2015: Hall named to tournament all-star team

In 2015, Taylor Hall was named a member of the tournament all-star team at the World Championship, where Canada won the gold medal.

2015: Point Streak

Taylor Hall had a point streak that was the longest in the NHL since Patrick Kane's 26-point streak in the 2015-16 season.

2016: Canada defends gold medal

In 2016, Taylor Hall participated in the World Championship where Canada successfully defended their gold medal.

2016: NHL All-Star Game

In 2016, Taylor Hall was named to his first NHL All-Star Game as a member of the Pacific Division team.

2017: NHL All-Star Game Selection

In 2017, Taylor Hall was named to the Metropolitan Division team as the lone representative of the Devils at the NHL All-Star Game.

February 15, 2018: Devils Franchise Record

On February 15, 2018, Taylor Hall set a Devils franchise record with a 16-game point streak in a win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

May 17, 2021: Hall scores tying goal in Stanley Cup Playoffs

On May 17, 2021, Taylor Hall scored the tying goal against the Capitals in Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, sending the game to overtime.