Auston Matthews exploded onto the NHL scene in 2016 with a record-setting four-goal debut game and this Toronto Maple Leaf superstar has set the league on fire ever since!

Born in San Ramon, California, and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, hockey might seem like an unlikely career choice for Auston Matthews. But he fell in love with hockey at a young age, and his natural talent was quickly apparent.

After participating in USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and playing a single season in the top Swiss pro league, Auston was drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs and made his NHL debut shortly after his nineteenth birthday.

In his nine seasons — so far — in the NHL, Auston has racked up records, awards and accolades. He has won the Calder Memorial Trophy, the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy (three times!) and the Ted Lindsay Award. He is an eight-time NHL All-Star. But he is perhaps best known for his ability to score goals — lots of them!

As the Maple Leafs continue their quest for the Stanley Cup, Auston Matthews is leading the charge.