Charlie McAvoy nationality

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Charlie McAvoy Jr. during Boston Bruins v Florida Panthers

Charlie McAvoy Jr. is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Boston Bruins as their alternate captain in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of February 2025. McAvoy was chosen as the 14th overall pick by the Bruins in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and has been with them ever since. Prior to joining the Bruins, McAvoy played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) in the United States Hockey League for two seasons. He also committed to playing college hockey at Boston University in August 2013. He played alongside star defenseman Matt Grzelcyk during the 2015-16 NCAA men’s ice hockey season, Following this, he made his NHL playoff debut on April 1, 2017, against the Ottawa Senators

Internationally, McAvoy has won gold medals at various junior levels, including the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championship and the 2017 World Junior Championship. He also led all defensemen in scoring at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, winning a bronze medal.

What nationality is Charlie McAvoy?

Charlie McAvoy Jr. holds American nationality.

Charlie McAvoy's Hometown

Charlie McAvoy grew up in Long Beach, New York. His father is Charlie McAvoy who has a deep love for surfing and shared it with his children, including Charlie, from a young age. The McAvoy family spent many summers at the beach, with Charlie Sr. being an avid surfer. Charlie's three sisters also enjoyed beach activities. The family runs McAvoy Plumbing, a business started by Charlie’s great-grandfather as per the Boston Sports Journal.

Charlie McAvoy's Birthplace

Charlie McAvoy was born in Long Beach, New York, on December 21, 1997.

FAQs On Charlie McAvoy

A. Yes, Charles Patrick McAvoy Jr. (born December 21, 1997), is an American citizen.

A. Charlie McAvoy grew up in Long Beach, N.Y., a small town on a barrier island off Long Island's South Shore, with the Atlantic Ocean lapping against one side of town and the Reynolds Channel on the other.

A. The Boston Bruins selected Charlie McAvoy as their 14th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

A. Charlie McAvoy was born in Long Beach, New York, on December 21, 1997.

A. Charlie McAvoy weighs around 95 Kg.

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