Matt Duchene
Matt Duchene (born January 16, 1991 in Haliburton, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He also played for the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, and Columbus Blue Jackets. He was picked by the Avalanche with the third overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the OHL with the Brampton Battalion.
Matt Duchene | |
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Duchene with the Colorado Avalanche in 2014 | |
Born | Haliburton, Ontario, Canada | 16 January 1991
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) |
Position | Centre / Right wing |
Shoots | Left |
NHL team Former teams |
Nashville Predators Colorado Avalanche Frölunda HC HC Ambrì-Piotta Ottawa Senators Columbus Blue Jackets |
National team | Canada |
NHL Draft | 3rd overall, 2009 Colorado Avalanche |
Playing career | 2009–present |
Awards
- Duchene won the gold medal in the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships with Canada