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John Tavares
John Tavares during a Boston Bruins v Toronto Maple Leafs game

John Tavares is a professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs and serves as an alternate captain. He was drafted first overall by the New York Islanders in 2009, playing for them for nine seasons and leading as captain for five years. Before joining the NHL, Tavares was granted exceptional status to enter the OHL early, where he played for the Oshawa Generals and London Knights.

On the international stage, Tavares has represented Canada at five IIHF-sanctioned events. He participated in the 2010 and 2011 World Championships and the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in 2008 and 2009. In the Junior Ice Hockey Championships, he was named the most valuable player in 2009 after scoring eight goals and 15 points in six games. He also took part in the 2006 IIHF World U18 Championships and represented Team Ontario in the 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge and the 2007 Super Series.

Who are John Tavares’s parents?

As per The Athletic, John Tavares was born to Barb and Joe Tavares. His mother, Barb, was born to Polish immigrants in Sudbury, Ontario, and served as his agent at one point.

His father, Joe, moved to Toronto as a child after being born in the Azores, Portugal. Additionally, his uncle, John Tavares (Senior), is a former professional lacrosse player.

John Tavares’s Siblings

As per reports, John Tavares has two siblings: an elder sister named Barbara Tavares and a younger sister named Laura Tavares.

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John Tavares’s Wife

John Tavares’ wife is Aryne Fuller, as per The U.S. Sun. She holds a master’s degree in rehabilitation therapy and is the co-founder and CEO of the John Tavares Foundation (JTF), which focuses on helping children and families with essential resources to support their well-being.

John Tavares’s Kid

As per Aryne Fuller’s Instagram bio, Aryne and Tavares have three children together: Jace, Axton, and Raelynn.

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FAQs on John Tavares

A. John Tavares is from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

A. John Tavares has played for the New York Islanders and SC Bern.

A. John Tavares plays as a center.

A. John Tavares represents Canada in international competitions.

A. John Tavares plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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