Auston Matthews, born on September 17, 1997, in San Ramon, California, is the dynamic captain and center for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL. Relocating to Scottsdale, Arizona, as an infant, he grew up inspired by the Phoenix Coyotes. Matthews honed his skills in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and gained international experience with the ZSC Lions in Switzerland, where he won the Swiss Cup. Drafted first overall by the Maple Leafs in 2016, he quickly established himself as a premier talent, known for his exceptional scoring ability and playmaking skills, making him a cornerstone of the franchise.
Personal Information
Name: Auston Taylour Matthews
Date of Birth: September 17, 1997 (Age: 27)
Birthplace: San Ramon, California, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Current NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Teams: ZSC Lions (Switzerland)
National Team: United States
Player Stats
| Season |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
| 2016-17 |
82 |
40 |
29 |
69 |
| 2017-18 |
62 |
34 |
29 |
63 |
| 2018-19 |
68 |
37 |
36 |
73 |
| 2019-20 |
70 |
47 |
33 |
80 |
| 2020-21 |
52 |
41 |
25 |
66 |
| 2021-22 |
73 |
60 |
46 |
106 |
| 2022-23 |
74 |
40 |
45 |
85 |
| 2023-24 |
81 |
69 |
38 |
107 |
| 2024-25 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total |
563 |
368 |
281 |
649 |
