Cale Makar

Cale Makar, born on October thirtieth, nineteen ninety-eight, is a prominent Canadian professional ice hockey player. He serves as a defenceman and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL). Makar was selected fourth overall by the Avalanche in the 2017 NHL entry draft, marking the beginning of a remarkable career.

After honing his skills for two seasons with the UMass Minutemen in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Makar made his NHL debut during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. His first full season in 2019-20 was nothing short of spectacular, as he quickly established himself as a force on the ice, earning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's rookie of the year.

In his second professional season, Makar was nominated for the prestigious James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best defenceman. He achieved this honor in the 2021-22 season and again in the 2024-25 season, marking his fifth nomination. Makar's contributions were pivotal in leading the Avalanche to victory in the 2022 Stanley Cup, where he was also awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs.

Internationally, Makar has represented Canada at various levels, including a gold medal win at the 2018 World Junior Championships. He continued to excel with the senior national team, securing gold at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, further solidifying his status as one of the best defencemen in modern NHL history.