Who is Matthew Tkachuk: Biography, Net Worth & more

Posted by Abbie Anker on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Matthew Tkachuk is an American professional ice hockey winger and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected first round, sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to being drafted by the Flames, Matthew, a product of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and played one season of major junior hockey with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He has represented the United States at a U17 World Hockey Challenge, a U18 World Championship and at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, winning a bronze medal with the team.

Who is Matthew Tkachuk?

Born Matthew Brandon Tkachuk on December 11, 1997 in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. He is one of two children of Keith Tkachuk and Chantal Oster. His fa ther is a former ice hockey player who had an 18 year career in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Tkachuk has two siblings; Brady and Taryn both younger than he is. Brady is the captain of Ottawa Senators and Taryn is an NCAA Division I field hockey player with the University of Virginia.

He was raised in the St. Louis suburb of Creve Coeur, Missouri. Being born into a family of sportsmen from both his mother and his father’s sides he picked up the sports early in his life. As such, Tkachuk has been often referred to as one branch of “a giant hockey family tree”.

Tkachuk and his younger brother followed their father to practices with the Blues and traveled to watch him play in multiple NHL All-Star games and the 2006 Winter Olympics. Growing up, he lived with different NHL players such as David Backes, Lee Stempniak and Philip McRae.

He attended the elementary program, formerly known as Oak Hill School, at Villa Duchesne, and completed the sixth through ninth grades at Chaminade College Preparatory School, where he was classmates with Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.

Tkachuk played for the youth affiliate of St. Louis Blues in the minor ice hockey during his adolescence. During that time, he was teammates with Luke Kunin, Clayton Keller and Logan Brown. Their team competed in the 2010 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He later joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan after his ninth grade.

The Calgary Flames chose Tkachuk in the 2016 NHL entry draft with the sixth overall pick.

Tkachuk scored his first NHL goal in a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres. However, on Mar. 20, 2017, he was given a two-game suspension for elbowing Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty in the face.

Despite the controversy, Tkachuk’s season-long plays garnered praise. He finished seventh in the race for the coveted Calder Memorial Trophy, which recognizes the best rookie in the NHL each year.

Tkachuk informed the Calgary Flames on Jul. 22, 2022, that he would not seek a long-term deal with the team. He was subsequently sent to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a conditional 2025 fourth-round draft pick.

What is Matthew Tkachuk’s age, height and weight?

Matthew Tkachuk was born on December 11, 1997 in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States to Keith and Chantal Tkachuk. He is presently 26 years old (as of 2023). He stands at 6 feet 2 inches tall (1.88 m) and weighs in at 95 kilograms (210 lb).

What is Matthew Tkachuk’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

Matthew Tkachuk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. He is an American with Ukrainian (both maternal and paternal sides) and Irish descent (paternal side).

What is Matthew Tkachuk’s profession?

Matthew Tkachuk is a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a winger and is the alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Who are Matthew Tkachuk’s Parent?

Matthew Tkachuk’s parents are Keith Tkachuk and Chantal Oster.

Does Matthew Tkachuk have siblings?

Matthew Tkachuk has two siblings; a brother Brady Tkachuk and sister Taryn Tkachuk.

Who is Matthew Tkachuk married to?

Matthew Tkachuk is unmarried and currently single. There is no information about any past relationships he has had as well.

Does Matthew Tkachuk have children?

Matthew Tkachuk does not have any children at the moment.

What is Matthew Tkachuk’s Net Worth?

According to several online sources, professional ice hockey player Matthew Tkachuk has a net worth estimated at US$60 million as of 2023.

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