How old is Cale Makar?

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Cale Makar is a Canadian ice hockey defenseman in the National Hockey League, playing for the Colorado Avalanche (as of January 2025). Makar has received several awards including the Calder Memorial Trophy for Rookie of the Year and the Norris Trophy for the league's best defenseman. In his NHL debut during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, he scored his first career goal, becoming the first defenseman to do so in his debut. Makar made the Avalanche's roster for the 2019–20 season and earned many accolades, including being named a Calder Memorial Trophy finalist. He returned for the 2020–21 season, finishing as a Norris Trophy finalist and signing a six-year extension with the Avalanche.

In the 2021–22 season, Makar had a standout performance, setting records for goals by a defenseman in a single season for the Avalanche and winning the Norris Trophy. He was pivotal in the Avalanche's successful playoff run, winning the Stanley Cup and earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason's MVP. In the following season (2022–23), Makar achieved his 200th career point in just 195 games, becoming the fastest defenseman to reach this milestone.

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What is Cale Makar's age?

Cale Makar was born on October 30, 1998, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is 26 years old as of January 2025. Makar was born to Gary Makar and Laura MacGregor. According to Sportsnet, his name is after former NHL player Cale Hulse. His younger brother, Taylor, attended UMass-Amherst and was drafted by the Avalanche in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Makar's cousin Mark Logan also played collegiate hockey at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Tom Lysiak, his father's cousin, is part of his extended family. With Ukrainian descent from his father's side, Makar grew up as a Calgary Flames fan.

Cale Makar’s Physical Attributes

Cale Makar stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. His weight is reported at 187 pounds (85 kg).

Full NameCale Makar
Birth dateOctober 30, 1998
Age26 years old
Birth PlaceCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Weight187 lbs (85 kg)
Height5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)

FAQs on Cale Maker

A: Cale Makar is of Ukrainian descent from his father's side.

A: Cale Makar majored in sports management at the University of Massachusetts. 

A: Cale Makar played junior hockey with the Brooks Bandits of the AJHL.

A: Cale Makar tied the knot to Tracy Evan in the summer of 2024.

A: Cale Makar weighs 187 pounds (85kg)

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