Charlie McAvoy is a professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). McAvoy has spent his entire professional career with the Boston Bruins from 2017-present. Charlie McAvoy played in the 2010 Quebec InternationalPee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the New York Rangers youth team. However, in August 2013, he committed to Boston University where he would play with the Boston University Terriers.
In college, he was coached by David Quinn, and they paired him with another talented defenseman, Matt Grzecyk, who would also go on to play in the NHL. McAvoy was part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships and won a bronze medal with the U-20 team at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Charlie McAvoy’s parents
Charlie McAvoy Jr was born to parents Charlie McAvoy Sr. and Jennifer McAvoy.
Who is the father of Charlie McAvoy?
Charlie McAvoy Sr. is the father of Charlie McAvoy. According to the NHL's official website, Charlie McAvoy Sr. is a plumbing and heating contractor.
Charlie McAvoy Siblings
Charlie McAvoy has three sisters named Kayla, Holly, and Heather McAvoy. Kayla works as an Assistant Sports Scientist at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., a position she has held since August 2023 as per her LinkedIn profile. Kayla is also an assistant sports scientist for the New York Rangers of the NHL, according to the NHL's official website.
Charlie McAvoy’s Wife
Charlie McAvoy is married to Kiley Sullivan. As per People Magazine, Charlie and Kiley met at Boston University and got married there on August 5, 2023. Sullivan's father Mike Sullivan, is a former player and coach for the Boston Bruins, having played for the team between 1997 and 1998 and later coached the team for two seasons.
Charlie McAvoy kids
Charlie and his wife, Kiley, announced the birth of their baby boy Rhys Michael McAvoy on January 28, 2025, through an Instagram post.
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FAQs On Charlie McAvoy Family
A. Kayla McAvoy is Charlie McAvoy's younger sister who is playing ice hockey with the Saint Anselm College as of 2024-2025 season.
A. Charlie McAvoy Jr. has three sisters Kayla, Holly, and Heather
A. Charlie McAvoy was born and raised in Long Beach, New York.
A. Charlie McAvoy married to Kiley Sullivan is his college sweetheart, and they married on August 5, 2023, at Boston University
A. Charlie McAvoy’s dad started coaching him when he was five-years old.
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