Carter Verhaeghe is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Remarkably, he began his NHL journey when he was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the 82nd overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Initially, he began with the Maple Leafs' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, the Toronto Marlies where he stayed before getting traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for Michael Grabner on September 18, 2015. While there, he played for the team's AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and former ECHL affiliate, the Missouri Mavericks. However, he was again traded (in 2017), this time to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Kristers Gudlevskis. This moved turned out to be a memorable one as he made his NHL debut with the team in 2020 and won the Stanley Cup the same year. Following this, he signed with the Florida Panthers as a free agent and has become a key player for the Panthers over the past few years.
Who are Carter Verhaeghe parents?
Carter Verhaeghe was born on August 14, 1995, in Waterdown, Ontario to parents Thomas and Karen Verhaeghe. His father, Thomas, was the one to introduce him to ice hockey and he was the one who enrolled him at the Flamborough Hockey Association where he honed his skills. Moreover, he grew up alongside his sister Victoria and played lacrosse and soccer during their childhood. He also credits both his parents for his success and for being a positive influence on him and his career. Furthermore, they flew to Tampa from Waterdown, Ontario to watch Carter play his first NHL game. They also brought along a group of 10 people, including Verhaeghe’s girlfriend, an aunt, an uncle, cousins, and friends, to witness his NHL debut.
Who is Carter Verhaeghe’s father?
Thomas Verhaeghe is Carter Verhaeghe's father. He was a firefighter until some years ago before becoming a platoon chief at a Toronto firehouse. Notably, it was him who introduced Carter to ice hockey when he was a kid and regulary took him Toronto Maple Leafs' games.
Who is Carter Verhaeghe’s mother?
Karen Verhaeghe is Carter Verhaeghe's mother. She is a general manager at a local nursing home. Unfortunately, additional details regarding her are currently unavailable in the public domain.
What is the nationality of Carter Verhaeghe’s parents?
Thomas and Karen Verhaeghe are natives of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada and are Canadian nationals.
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