Where is Connor McDavid from?

Connor McDavid is from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.

What was Connor McDavid’s childhood like?

McDavid grew up with hockey in his blood and started skating at age 3. His father was a youth hockey coach and his older brother also played. 

When did Connor McDavid start playing hockey?

McDavid started skating at age 3 and was playing hockey by age 4. By 6 years old, he was dominating a league in Aurora, Ontario comprised of players who were three years older. At 15, he was granted 'exceptional player' status by Hockey Canada to play in the Ontario Hockey League one year early. In 2015, he was the first pick in the NHL draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

Where did Connor McDavid go to high school?

McDavid attended McDowell High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. 

What youth hockey teams did Connor McDavid play for?

McDavid played for York Simcoe Express, Toronto Marlboros and the Erie Otters prior to playing professionally.

Did Connor McDavid always want to play in the NHL?

McDavid widely was seen as a hockey prodigy from a young age. He always wanted to excel at the highest level possible at every age and the NHL dream came into view quite young for McDavid.

How old is Connor McDavid?

McDavid was born on Jan. 13, 1997. He will turn 29 years old less than a month before the 2026 Games begin.

What is Connor McDavid’s career timeline with the Edmonton Oilers?

McDavid has played ten seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and has been the team's captain for nine of those seasons. He was drafted by the Oilers as the first overall pick in 2015 and has remained with the team ever since.

What are Connor McDavid’s regular season and playoff stats?

Overall, McDavid has played in 712 regular season games over the course of his career. He's totaled 361 goals, 721 assists and 1082 total points.

McDavid has played in 96 career playoff games, tallying 44 goals, 106 assists and 150 total points.

How many MVPs and scoring titles has Connor McDavid won?

McDavid has been awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy three times in his career. It's given to the NHL's Most Valuable Player each season. He's been awarded the Art Ross Trophy five times for being the league's top scorer.

Has Connor McDavid ever won the Stanley Cup?

No. While McDavid led the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025, he's never won the Stanley Cup.

How much does Connor McDavid make per year?

McDavid reportedly makes $12.5 million in salary per year.

How many All-Star Games has Connor McDavid played in?

McDavid has played in seven NHL All-Star Games.

What NHL records has Connor McDavid broken?

McDavid was the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points. He holds the record for most assists in a single postseason with 34, breaking Wayne Gretzky's previous record of 31.

How many hat tricks has Connor McDavid scored?

McDavid has scored 13 hat tricks during his NHL career.

Has Connor McDavid ever been compared to Wayne Gretzky or Sidney Crosby?

Yes, McDavid often is compared to both Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby. McDavid is said to have an exceptional level of raw talent, athleticism and scoring ability similiar to that of Gretzky and Crosby. Crosby actually was McDavid's favorite player as a kid.

What was Connor McDavid’s OHL career like with the Erie Otters?

McDavid finished his OHL career with the Erie Otters as the most decorated player in league history.

What junior hockey records and awards did Connor McDavid win?

McDavid earned many awards in the OHL, including an All-Rookie team nomination and a Rookie of the Year award in 2013, a second-team All-Star nomination in 2014 and a first-team All-Star nomination, Player of the Year award and Playoff MVP award in 2015.

What year was Connor McDavid drafted into the NHL?

McDavid was drafted into the NHL in 2015.

What pick was Connor McDavid in the NHL draft?

McDavid was the first overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.

How old was Connor McDavid when he entered the OHL?

McDavid was fifteen years old when he entered the OHL. He was given 'exceptional player' status from Hockey Canada to join the league a year earlier than typically allowed.

Did Connor McDavid win any international junior medals?

McDavid won a gold medal for Canada at the 2013 IIHF U18 World Championship, the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship and 2016 IIHF World Championship.

What is Connor McDavid’s nickname?

McDavid has a few nicknames but is most commonly referred to by fans as "McJesus."

How much does Connor McDavid make from endorsements?

McDavid has a large portfolio of endorsement deals that reportedly bring him about $6 million in income each year.

How many followers does Connor McDavid have on Instagram?

McDavid has 1.3 million followers and counting.

Has Connor McDavid been on the cover of EA Sports NHL?

Yes, McDavid graced the cover of EA Sports NHL in 2018.

What are Connor McDavid’s hobbies outside of hockey?

McDavid has said that his favorite hobbies outside of hockey are spending time at the lake, rollerblading and golf.

What are some fun facts about Connor McDavid?

Some fun facts about Connor McDavid are that he loves the TV show "Friends", he was the youngest team captain in NHL history, and he and his wife have a Bernedoodle named Lenard, who has 24,000 followers on Instagram.

What is Connor McDavid’s net worth?

McDavid has a reported net worth of ~$30 million.