*Article updated Jan. 2023
With over 100 years of history, the NHL has seen its share of sibling rivalries hit the ice. In some cases, those from the same bloodline have even played alongside one another. While there has been a plethora of family connections throughout every era of the league, this database will focus on the brothers who are active in today’s game.
Beyond this simply being a list of NHLers who grew up in the same household, it’s a deeper dive into their unique connections and differences. From their major influences, junior years, international representation, current city, and everything in between.
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So, which set of siblings is next to join the likes of the Richards, Hulls, and Sutters? Time will tell. For now, though, this is your go-to for all you need to know about the brothers you can expect to be cheering for or against throughout 2022-23.
Table of Contents
- Joey & Mikey Anderson
- Morgan & Justin Barron
- Jordie & Jamie Benn
- Jesper & Adam Boqvist
- Kirby & Colton Dach
- Hayden & Cale Fleury
- Nick & Marcus Foligno
- Cal & Nolan Foote
- Quinn & Jack Hughes
- Ryan & Lucas Johansen
- Seth & Caleb Jones
- Mathieu & Pierre-Olivier Joseph
- Charlie & Ryan Lindgren
- Michael & Ryan McLeod
- William & Alexander Nylander
- Darren & Taylor Raddysh
- Brett & Nick Ritchie
- Jason & Nick Robertson
- Buddy & Eric Robinson
- Luke & Brayden Schenn
- Brendan & Reilly Smith
- Givani & Gemel Smith
- Eric, Marc & Jordan Staal
- Riley & Chase Stillman
- Michael & Mark Stone
- Ryan & Dylan Strome
- Evgeny & Andrei Svechnikov
- Chris & Brandon Tanev
- Tage & Tyce Thompson
- Matthew & Brady Tkachuk
- James & Trevor van Riemsdyk
Joey & Mikey Anderson
Growing up in Minnesota, the State of Hockey, it’s no wonder Joey and Mikey Anderson chose the career paths that they did. With less than a full calendar year between their birthdays, it should come as no surprise that they’ve experienced extremely similar circumstances thus far.
Both spent some time playing in the United States Hockey League (USHL), but with only one year of cross-over and on different clubs throughout. Joey was part of the National U18 team and Mikey played for the Waterloo Black Hawks. Again, with only one year of shared time, the brothers found their way into the same locker room at the University of Minnesota-Duluth of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) of the NCAA.
With an added year of development, Joey was both drafted and turned pro a full season prior to Mikey. Mikey, a fourth-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 2017, spent most of 2019-20 with the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL) before being a King full-time as of 2020-21. Whereas Joey was selected 73rd overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2016 and has spent time up and down between the AHL and NHL since 2018-19.
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They were fortunate enough to share the ice for Mikey’s NHL debut, when the Kings hosted the Devils mid-way through the 2019-20 campaign. Despite Joey breaking into the league first, Mikey has compiled more of an NHL resume to date.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Beyond the Anderson brothers having achieved NCAA success, each capturing multiple championships while at school, they’ve also represented their nation well on the world stage.
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Joey has suited up for Team USA at the 2016 U18 World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC), 2017 WJC, and 2018 WJC, capturing a Bronze, Gold, then another Bronze in that order. Mikey participated in both the 2018 WJC (Bronze) and 2019 WJC (Silver). Mikey captained the 2019 team.
Where Are They Now?
Mikey, a defenseman, has spent his entire career with the Kings thus far and has re-signed to stay with the club through 2022-23. Whereas Joey, a winger, has done some moving throughout the years. Part of the Devils organization until 2019-20, he was then dealt to the Maple Leafs in Oct. 2020.
Joey signed a three-year deal with the club, set to expire at the end of 2022-23. So far, most of his time with the franchise has been spent in the AHL with the Marlies.
Morgan & Justin Barron
Although the Barron brothers both called Nova Scotia home, Justin was the only one to ever suit up for the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Morgan, the eldest by three years, found development in the NCAA with Cornell University.
Justin was selected much higher than Morgan in their respective draft year, with Morgan going 174th overall to the New York Rangers in 2017 as compared to Justin being taken 25th by the Colorado Avalanche in 2020. It may have worked to Justin’s advantage that the NHL is always in need of right-handed defensemen, whereas versatile forwards like Morgan are seemingly easier to come by.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Morgan has yet to dawn the red and white, while Justin has represented Canada at the 2021 WJC (Silver). Neither has added much to their professional trophy cases at this point in their careers.
Where Are They Now?
Neither remains with the club that originally drafted them, as both wound up being traded elsewhere on the exact same day — the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline.
Justin is entering the second of a three-year term now housed with the Montreal Canadiens and Morgan is set to play through the final season of his current contract which was taken over by the Winnipeg Jets.
Jordie & Jamie Benn
Despite getting their starts with the same franchise, Jordie and Jamie Benn travelled very different routes toward the NHL. Jamie, a forward and the youngest of the two, was drafted by the Dallas Stars while Jordie worked his way through the minors to prove his worth as an undrafted defenseman.
Jamie originally intended to play college hockey for the University of Alaska–Fairbanks on a scholarship, but instead chose the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL). With only two seasons of major junior hockey under his belt, the Stars called up the younger of the two Benns to play his first full NHL season in 2009.
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That same year, Jordie signed with the Allen Americans of the former Central Hockey League and both brothers found themselves in Texas. He spent parts of three seasons with Dallas’ AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, and then became a regular on the NHL club’s blue line during the 2013-14 season. The brothers spent more than five seasons together.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Jamie has represented Canada at the 2009 World Junior Championship (WJC), 2012 World Championship (WC), and 2014 Sochi Olympics (OG). In Sochi, he scored the only goal in a 1-0 shutout victory over the United States in the Semifinal. He achieved Gold at both the 2009 WJC and 2014 OG.
Jamie also won the 2009 WHL Championship. He captured an NHL scoring title in 2014-15, accumulating four points in Dallas’ final contest to finish with 87. Whereas Jordie has yet to win any major award or wear his country’s colours at an international competition.
Where Are They Now?
Jordie was traded to the Canadiens at the 2017 Trade Deadline, joined the Vancouver Canucks in 2019, and became a member of the Jets at the 2021 Trade Deadline. That didn’t last long, though, as the Minnesota Wild signed the veteran in free agency a few months later. Heading into 2022-23, Jordie is a member of the Maple Leafs.
Jamie’s only NHL experience since entering the league in 2009-10 has been with the Stars, who he’s captained as of 2013-14. Dallas is currently paying him $9.5 million annually through 2024-25.
Jesper & Adam Boqvist
Although nearly two full years separate them, Jesper and Adam Boqvist each made their NHL debuts during the same season but with different organizations. The brothers are very close, having been both teammates and roommates overseas before heading to North America.
Jesper, the older of the two and a winger, was drafted 36th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2017 Draft. This came after a successful junior career in his native Sweden with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he played through the 2018-19 season. He broke into the NHL with New Jersey in 2019-20.
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Adam is a defenseman who was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks eighth overall in 2018 after playing with Brynäs in Sweden. Following his selection, he spent one season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the London Knights before turning pro in 2019-20. He started the season in the AHL before making his NHL debut during that same campaign.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Adam represented Sweden at the 2017 WJC-18, 2018 WJC-18 (Bronze), and 2019 WJC. Jesper played for his nation at the WJC-18 in 2016 (Silver) and WJC in 2018 (Silver).
Where Are They Now?
Following the completion of his entry-level contract (ELC), Jesper signed a one-year deal which will keep him in New Jersey throughout the 2022-23 campaign.
Meanwhile, brother Adam has already experienced his first re-location after Chicago sent him to the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of the Seth Jones trade that took place in the 2021 offseason. Columbus has shown more faith in the younger brother, though, as Adam is now signed for three more years at $2.6 million per.
Kirby & Colton Dach
Beyond already being part of this exclusive club of siblings in the NHL, the Dach brothers added a layer of rarity to their shared storyline when they were both drafted by the same franchise.
The forwards also both spent time with the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL in the lead-up to their draft years, just a few hours east and a province over from their hometown in Alberta. Interestingly, they don’t shoot the same way — Kirby is right-handed, Colton is a lefty.
Kirby, the older of the pair by two years, was selected third overall by the Blackhawks in 2019 and Colton was picked 62nd in 2021. Both being part of the same organization was short-lived, though. Kirby has moved on and Colton has yet to make his NHL debut. They never did get a chance to suit up alongside one another during that span, either.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Despite both achieving strong individual numbers throughout their junior years, neither Kirby nor Colton was part of any meaningful collective success in the minors. They’ve also yet to achieve such heights in the pros.
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As far as international play is concerned, although Kirby was selected for Team Canada’s 2021 WJC squad a pre-tournament injury kept him out of the competition. Yet, he was still able to add a Silver to his resume, as a result.
Where Are They Now?
Following a few underwhelming seasons as a Blackhawk, during which expectations were far greater than what he was able to accomplish, Kirby was traded to the Canadiens at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He’s recently signed with his new club, committing to Montreal through 2025-26.
Colton, on the other hand, has yet to play in either the AHL or NHL to this point. However, given the club’s current rebuilding state, odds are in his favour that he’ll crack Chicago’s lineup sooner than later.
Haydn & Cale Fleury
The Fleury brothers, Haydn and Cale, took remarkably similar paths to the NHL. They played for the same high school, although on different teams. Each spent four years in the WHL and both reached the NHL in their age-21 seasons. Growing up in Saskatchewan, the Fleury brothers were surrounded by NHL-level hockey talent. Including former first-rounder Brenden Morrow, who babysat Haydn as a toddler.
Older brother Haydn played for the Notre Dame Argos U18 team before spending four years with the Red Deer Rebels. Following the 2013-14 season, the Carolina Hurricanes drafted him seventh overall and he turned pro in 2016-17 with the team’s AHL affiliate. He made his NHL debut early on in their 2017-18 schedule.
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Cale, two years younger than Hadyn, played for the Notre Dame Hounds U18 team and then the WHL’s Kootenay Ice. He was captain during his last two years there, before joining the Regina Pats to conclude his junior career. Following the 2016-17 season, the Canadiens drafted him 87th overall and he joined the AHL’s Laval Rocket. Cale made his NHL debut on Oct. 3, 2019, versus Haydn’s Hurricanes.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Haydn has represented Canada on two occasions, at the 2014 WJC-18 (Bronze) and the 2016 WJC. He also captured the 2019 Calder Cup. Cale, on the other hand, has yet to add any trophies to his case nor has he represented Canada in international play.
Where Are They Now?
After nearly four seasons with Carolina, Haydn was traded to the Anaheim Ducks at the deadline in 2021 while Cale remained with the Canadiens. However, that would all change shortly thereafter during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft.
Haydn and Cale made history, as the only siblings to be selected in the same expansion draft, when the Seattle Kraken decided to add them both to their inaugural roster for 2021-22.
Cale is the only one of the two who remains part of the Kraken organization, though, as Hayden has signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning that is set to last through 2023-24.
Nick & Marcus Foligno
Raised by Mike Foligno — a former NHL player, coach, and scout — Nick and Marcus grew up in Buffalo, New York. Four years apart, the Foligno brothers never had the opportunity to play together. They did each spend time with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL, just not at the same time. With Canadian parents, both have dual citizenship.
Nick was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2006 Entry Draft. He’d play one final season in the OHL before breaking into the NHL for the 2007-08 campaign, where he’d then spend the next five years in Ottawa.
Younger brother Marcus was taken by the Buffalo Sabres in the fourth round of the 2009 Draft. Like Nick, Marcus would spend a little more time in the OHL before progressing his career. He made his NHL debut in late 2011.
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The Foligno family has supported many charitable causes after losing their mother to cancer in 2009. Currently, both brothers and their sisters, Cara and Lisa, manage the Janis Foligno Foundation. The foundation is partnered with nine charities, including Meals on Wheels and the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer.
International Play & Trophy Cases
At the international level, elder brother Nick plays for the United States while Marcus represents Canada.
Nick has dressed with Team USA three times, at the 2009 WC, 2010 WC, and 2016 WC. In 2017, he earned both the King Clancy Trophy and Mark Messier Leadership Award. Marcus has only played for Team Canada once, at the 2011 WJC (Silver).
Where Are They Now?
Nick was traded to the Blue Jackets on July 1, 2012, was named captain following the 2014-15 season, and went on to hold the role for over five years. Following a short stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs to close out 2020-21, Nick went on to sign a two-year deal with the Boston Bruins that same offseason.
In 2017, Marcus was part of a multi-player deal that sent him to the Wild. He’s been an assistant captain since 2021-22 and is committed to the club through 2023-24.
Cal & Nolan Foote
It should come as no surprise that brothers Cal and Nolan Foote were born and raised in the Denver area, since their dad spent 17 years with the Avalanche organization. Adam compiled a career that lasted over 1,150 games in the NHL, which offered the perfect example for his sons to follow with both now active NHLers. Even more special was that the siblings got to spend some time as teammates through their junior years in the WHL.
Like his father, Cal is a defenseman. Before being picked 14th overall by the Lightning in 2017, the elder of the two siblings was playing with the Rockets of the WHL. He returned for one final season after being drafted and captained the 2017-18 squad. He then progressed to the AHL level with the Syracuse Crunch, before getting a chance to join the Lightning on a more regular basis.
Nolan, two years younger than Cal, was selected by the Devils in the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Following an extremely similar storyline, the winger also played for the WHL’s Rockets leading up to his draft and returned for one final season afterwards in which he was also named captain.
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Despite having dual citizenship, both brothers represent Canada when given the opportunity. Cal played in the 2018 WJC (Gold) and Nolan represented his nation at the 2020 WJC (Gold). However, Cal owns the edge at the moment, with his 2021 Stanley Cup Championship.
Where Are They Now?
Since 2020-21, Cal has seen far more time with the Lightning than their AHL affiliate despite having accumulated some stats with Syracuse throughout that span. He’s currently committed to the franchise through 2022-23.
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Nolan has only cracked the Devils’ lineup a handful of times the past couple of seasons and has yet to establish himself as an NHL regular. His ELC will take him to the conclusion of 2023-24, so he still has time ahead of him to make an impression.
Quinn & Jack Hughes
The Hughes family has taken the hockey world by storm. With Quinn and Jack going in the first round in consecutive years, followed by Luke being selected fourth overall in 2021, it’s no surprise to hear that they come from an athletic family. Their parents have long been involved in sports, including having both played hockey at their post-secondary institutes.
Quinn, the eldest of the three, played for the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP) prior to attending the University of Michigan. After his freshman year, the Canucks drafted him seventh overall in 2018. Following one more campaign of college hockey, he went on to make his NHL debut near the end of the 2018-19 season.
Younger brother Jack followed in Quinn’s footsteps by playing for the USNTDP. In 2018-19, he captained the U18 team and was considered the top prospect in the 2019 Draft. He was selected first overall by the Devils and immediately turned pro. He scored his first NHL goal in his eighth career game against Quinn’s Canucks.
Luke, the youngest of the trio, shares numerous similarities with his brothers. He’s now also a former first-round pick, has USNTDP experience, and is currently continuing his development at Michigan.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Internationally, Quinn has represented the United States at the 2017 WJC-18 (Gold), 2018 WJC (Bronze), 2018 WC (Bronze), 2019 WJC (Silver), and 2019 WC.
Jack played for Team USA at the 2018 WJC-18 (Silver), 2019 WJC-18 (Bronze), 2019 WJC (Silver), and 2019 WC. He and Quinn were teammates at the 2019 World Championship.
Where Are They Now?
Quinn will continue to progress his career as a Canuck, having signed through to 2026-27 at $7.85 million per. However, Jack owns the financial edge between them, after signing a post-ELC deal that pays him $8 million per through 2929-30.
Ryan & Lucas Johansen
It’s not just their pay grade that differentiates the experience the Johansen brothers have encountered to this point in their professional careers. Ryan, drafted fourth overall by the Blue Jackets in 2010, spent limited time in the minors in the years that followed. Whereas Lucas, selected 28th overall by the Washington Capitals in 2016, has only made it into one NHL contest since.
Despite the differences in the details of their resumes, including that they shoot from opposite sides and play different positions, Ryan and Lucas do have similar summary points in some regards. Both developed in the WHL, have spent time in the AHL, and do have NHL experience.
Ryan has simply accumulated more of a stat line to date, but his six years of added time to do so may be part of the reason why.
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While Ryan is the only one to have represented Canada, participating in the 2011 WJC (Silver), Lucas’ trophy case gained a more meaningful accomplishment after his 2014-15 Rockets were crowned champions of the WHL.
Where Are They Now?
In one of the more straightforward blockbuster swaps, Ryan was traded from the Blue Jackets to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Seth Jones back in 2015-16. He’s been a Predator ever since, currently committed through 2024-25.
Lucas, signed with the Capitals through 2023-24, has spent the majority of his time as a member of the franchise as a member of the Hershey Bears — Washington’s AHL affiliate.
Seth & Caleb Jones
The Jones brothers, Caleb and Seth, were born into an athletic family. Dad, long-time NBA player Popeye Jones, had over 3,700 points and 3,900 rebounds in his career. However, his sons didn’t follow in his footsteps. Both brothers were born in Arlington, Texas as Popeye was playing for the Dallas Mavericks at the time, but they grew up in Colorado after he was traded to the Denver Nuggets. It was there that they learned to play hockey, with the help of Joe Sakic connecting the family with coaches, and the rest is history.
Seth played junior hockey for the Everett Silvertips and Winterhawks of the WHL. Nashville drafted him fourth overall in 2013 and he made his NHL debut that fall. His tenure with the Predators didn’t last as long as most would have initially expected, after being such a highly-touted pick for the team.
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Younger brother Caleb, also a defenseman, has been working through Seth’s shadow for much of his career thus far. The Edmonton Oilers drafted Caleb in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft out of the USNTDP. Following that, he played two seasons in the WHL, one in the AHL, and then made his NHL debut in 2018-19.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Seth has represented the United States at the 2011 WJC-18 (Gold), 2012 WJC-18 (Gold), 2013 WJC (Gold), 2015 WC (Bronze), and 2022 WC. He also won the WHL Championship in 2013 and was a member of Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Caleb played for Team USA at the 2015 WJC-18 (Gold) and 2017 WJC (Gold).
Where Are They Now?
After Seth was traded to the Blue Jackets in early 2016, he then signed a six-year extension at season’s end. After rumours began to swirl during the 2021 offseason that the Jones brothers were looking to grow on the same soil, the Blackhawks orchestrated a way to make it so.
First, they acquired Caleb in the trade that sent Duncan Keith to the Oilers. Then, they negotiated with the Blue Jackets for Seth and extended him through 2026-2027 with a salary of $9.5 million per. The only active brothers to be playing on the same team, Seth and Caleb might even create an effective defensive pair in Chicago moving forward.
Mathieu & Pierre-Olivier Joseph
Growing up in Quebec, it should come as no surprise that both Mathieu and Pierre-Olivier Joseph chose the QMJHL as the canvas on which they displayed the talent necessary to earn each their respective Entry Draft selection.
Following four productive seasons with the Saint John Sea Dogs, Mathieu was drafted by the Lightning in 2015 where the winger then split his time between Tampa Bay and Syracuse in the immediate seasons that followed until he became an NHL regular in 2020-21.
Pierre-Olivier was drafted two years, mirroring the difference in age between them, by the Arizona Coyotes in 2017. Although the defenseman has cracked an NHL lineup during parts of two campaigns since, the younger brother’s pro experience has been mostly limited to playing in the AHL.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Pierre-Olivier’s list of accomplishments is rather bare at the moment, whereas Mathieu’s has already reached numerous peaks. Not only has Matthieu represented Canada at the 2017 WJC (Silver) and 2019 WC (Silver), but he also won the 2017 WHL Championship. On top of it all, he captured back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.
Where Are They Now?
As part of a deadline deal in 2022, Mathieu was traded away from Tampa Bay to Ottawa where he’s since signed a new contract that runs through 2025-26.
Pierre-Olivier never made it into any action with Arizona and is currently with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a contract that expires in 2023-24.
Charlie & Ryan Lindgren
Minnesotans Charlie and Ryan have navigated their hockey journies in drastically different ways, beyond not sharing the same on-ice role. Charlie was signed as an undrafted free agent while Ryan was a more well-known prospect heading into his draft year.
Charlie played for the Sioux City Stampede of the United States Hockey League (USHL) prior to attending St. Cloud State University for three seasons. After his junior year, the Canadiens signed the goalie in free agency and he made his NHL debut with a 26-save win over the Hurricanes late in the 2015-16 season.
Younger brother Ryan, a defenseman, attended the prestigious Shattuck St. Mary’s before spending two seasons with the USNTDP. He was drafted by the Bruins in the second round (49th overall) in 2016. He’d go on to join the University of Minnesota for two years before turning pro.
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There is a third hockey-loving Lindgren brother. Andrew, the youngest and also a goaltender, played in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for four seasons and then spent four years at St. John’s University before graduating in 2020. The brothers, while always competitive, are also each other’s greatest support system.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Charlie won the 2016 NCAA (NCHC) Championship. He was also a member of Team USA at the 2018 WC (Bronze) but didn’t appear in any games. Internationally, Ryan has represented the United States as their captain at the 2016 WJC-18 (Bronze) and he also participated in the 2017 WJC (Gold) and 2018 WJC (Bronze).
Where Are They Now?
Since his NHL debut in 2016, Charlie has mostly bounced between the AHL and NHL. After seeing limited action with the St. Louis Blues in 2021-22, the Capitals signed the backup goaltender to a term that runs through 2024-25.
Ryan was traded by the Bruins in February 2018, prior to getting into any games with Boston, in the deal that sent Rick Nash the other way. He’s been a regular on the New York Rangers’ blue line since 2019-20 and is approaching a contract year, set to occur in 2023-24.
Michael & Ryan McLeod
It made perfect sense for the McLeod brothers to spend as much time as they did on the Mississauga Steelheads, given that it’s their hometown OHL team. Michael and Ryan even spent three seasons as teammates. Mississauga was the only OHL club Michael played for, while Ryan finished his time in the league on the Saginaw Spirit before advancing his career.
Michael, the eldest by two years, was drafted 12th overall by the Devils in 2016 and debuted a couple of years later in 2018-19. Ryan, also a forward, was selected 40th by the Oilers in 2018 and saw NHL action for the first time in 2020-21. Both have also seen their share of time in the AHL, developing alongside other draft picks from each respective franchise.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Through adulthood, Michael is the only sibling to represent Canada as he participated in the 2016 WJC-18, 2017 WJC (Silver), and 2018 WJC (Gold). Neither has achieved collective success at the AHL or NHL level, yet.
Where Are They Now?
Both are up for renewal at the conclusion of 2022-23 as Michael is playing through the final year of his second contract with the Devils and Ryan is back with the Oilers for a one-season term.
William & Alexander Nylander
With former NHLer Michael as their father, and after spending a lot of time in locker rooms growing up, the Nylander brothers were destined to follow in their dad’s footsteps. Both born in Calgary, William and Alexander benefited from mentorship all across the continent with a front-row seat to what it meant to be a professional hockey player.
Older brother William developed his skill set in Sweden. Climbing through the Swedish hockey ranks, he even had the opportunity to play alongside Michael in the HockeyAllsvenskan during the 2012-13 season with Södertälje SK. He suited up with MODO in 2013-14 and the Maple Leafs ended up selecting him eighth overall in 2014. William made his NHL debut in 2015-16 and scored his first goal in his fourth career game.
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Younger brother Alex also played his junior hockey in Sweden before leaving to join the OHL’s Steelheads for his draft year. A strong campaign led to being picked eighth by the Sabres in 2016. Despite cracking their lineup a few months later, Alex struggled to find playing time through a rather slow start to his NHL career.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Both have represented Sweden at various international tournaments. William played in the 2013 WJC-18, 2014 WJC-18, 2015 WJC, 2016 WJC, 2017 WC (Gold), 2019 WC, and 2022 WC. Alex participated in the 2016 WJC-18 (Silver), 2016 WJC, 2017 WJC, and 2018 WJC (Silver).
Where Are They Now?
After holding out to start the 2017-18 season, William eventually signed a six-year deal worth $45 million with the Maple Leafs that runs through 2023-24. He continues to be one of Toronto’s most consistent producers.
Whereas Alex has yet to influence the same type of impact. Buffalo traded him to Chicago in July 2019, where he re-signed a one-year extension through to the conclusion of 2021-22. But before that term concluded, Alex was shipped off to the Penguins in Jan. 2022, and he’s only seen AHL action ever since.
Darren & Taylor Raddysh
Although Darren and Taylor Raddysh took different pathways into the NHL, with older brother Darren going undrafted while the younger Taylor was a second-round pick, the sequence of experiences both have written follows a similar narrative. From OHL, to AHL, to NHL.
After failing to hear his name called at an NHL Entry Draft, Darren didn’t stop working as he pressed forward and elevated his impact with the OHL’s Erie Otters. His efforts paid off, in the form of an AHL contract with the Rockford IceHogs in 2017. He maintained that momentum en route to his first NHL contract and has now spent time with a few different organizations since.
Taylor, on the other hand, was a more highly touted prospect heading into his draft year after setting a pace of more than a point per game with the Otters in 2015-16. Tampa Bay then selected him 58th overall in 2016. He went on to spend a couple more seasons ripping up the OHL, including playing alongside Darren in 2016-17, before making the move to Tampa’s AHL system. The forward spent a few seasons earning his keep and became a permanent NHLer in 2020-21.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Darren doesn’t yet have any experience wearing Team Canada’s colours, but he did win the 2017 OHL Championship. Whereas Taylor’s list of accolades is a bit more expansive. He not only hoisted the 2017 OHL Championship as well, but he’s also represented Canada at the 2017 WJC (Silver) and 2018 WJC (Gold).
Where Are They Now?
Shortly after signing with the Blackhawks, Darren was traded to the Rangers mid-way through 2018-19. He was with New York for a couple of seasons, spending all of that time with the Hartford Wolf Pack, and would go on to sign with Tampa Bay via free agency in July 2021. He’s committed through 2023-24.
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Taylor has had a more straightforward experience thus far, as he split his time between the Crunch and Lightning since 2018-19 before being traded to the Blackhawks late in 2021-22. Taylor is also currently signed through 2023-24.
Brett & Nick Ritchie
Brett and Nick Ritchie have athleticism pumping through their veins, with parents Paul and Tammy gifted athletes in their own right. Paul played hockey at the OHL level and later coached youth. Tammy played volleyball, softball, and basketball. The love of sports was passed down to their sons and they were encouraged to participate in as many as they wanted. This included lacrosse, a sport that both brothers excelled in while playing for the Orangeville Northmen.
Brett began his junior career with the OHL’s Sarnia Sting and was eventually traded to the Niagara IceDogs in 2012. As a Sting, he was chosen to play in the 2011 CHL Top Prospects Game but had to skip the event due to mononucleosis. Brett was drafted by the Stars in the second round of the 2011 Entry Draft but wouldn’t play in the NHL for another few years.
Nick followed his older brother’s path via the OHL route, playing for the Peterborough Petes and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Born two years apart, Brett and Nick did not have the opportunity to play at the same level growing up. Nick was drafted 10th overall by the Ducks in 2014 and debuted for them in 2015-16.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Brett represented Canada at the 2011 WJC-18 and 2013 WJC. He’d go on to win the 2014 Calder Cup. Nick has also played for Team Canada twice, at the 2013 WJC-18 (Gold) and 2015 WJC (Gold).
Where Are They Now?
Both found themselves as part of the Bruins organization for a fraction of the 2019-20 campaign after Brett was signed to a one-year deal in 2019 and Nick was acquired at the 2020 Trade Deadline.
Brett is playing through his third campaign with the Calgary Flames in 2022-23. Nick signed a two-year deal with the Maple Leafs heading into 2021-22, but was traded to the Coyotes mid-way through the campaign. He remains in Arizona for 2022-23.
Jason & Nick Robertson
Given how competitive the Robertson brothers have always been, let alone that their family supported their dreams to the degree that they moved from California to Michigan in support of that fact, Jason and Nick were destined to make it to the big leagues.
Despite growing up in the USA, the Robertson siblings eventually landed in the OHL. Jason from 2015-16 to 2018-19 and Nick between 2017-18 to 2019-20. Most of Jason’s time there was spent with the Kingston Frontenacs, but he capped off his OHL career as an IceDog to conclude 2018-19. Jason spent all three of his seasons in the league as a member of the Petes. The brothers dawned assistant captain patches at some point throughout their respective tenures, too.
Both wingers having propelled through the minors in a way that saw each produce at a greater pace as they progressed, it became increasingly clear that they would be drafted. Jason ended up being selected 39th overall by Dallas in 2017 and Nick was picked 53rd by Toronto in 2019. Two years apart, just like their age.
International Play & Trophy Cases
While neither has added any NHL hardware to their trophy cases just yet, Jason has the edge in international experience having played for Team USA at the 2019 WJC (Silver) and 2021 WC (Bronze). Nick has only suited up for his country at the 2020 WJC.
Where Are They Now?
Both brothers remain with the franchise that originally drafted them, but Jason has the edge when it comes to NHL experience to date, having moved up from the AHL rather quickly. He’s awaiting his next contract, which should come by the start of 2022-23.
Nick, on the other hand, has spent far more time with the Toronto Marlies than he has with the Maple Leafs. Signed through 2023-24, he has a little bit of laneway ahead of him to earn an extension.
Buddy & Eric Robinson
Buddy and Eric Robinson took longer and less-than-traditional routes to breaking into the NHL. Both are from New Jersey, went undrafted, and played college hockey to help fine-tune their game.
Older brother Buddy played in multiple Canadian Junior A leagues before spending two seasons at Lake Superior State. The Senators signed him as a free agent at the end of 2012-13. He turned pro with the team’s AHL affiliate and saw a stint in the ECHL before reaching the NHL in 2015-16, debuting on April 5, 2016. He scored his first goal two days later.
Eric, three years Buddy’s junior, played with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints. He followed that up with four years at Princeton University, including serving as captain during his senior year. After graduating, the Blue Jackets signed him as a free agent and he made his NHL debut at the end of 2017-18. He spent the majority of the following season in the AHL before becoming an NHL regular in 2019-20.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Eric is the only one of the two forwards to have earned any hardware to this point in their careers. He won the 2018 NCAA (ECAC) Championship and also played with Team USA at the 2021 WC (Bronze).
Where Are They Now?
Since cracking the NHL, Buddy has been part of the Senators, Jets, Flames, Ducks, and Blackhawks. Although, most of his playing time has occurred with each respective AHL affiliate and on some beyond the NHL clubs he’s suited up for. He signed a one-year deal with Chicago for 2022-23.
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All the while, Eric has found consistency as a member of the Blue Jackets and has already experienced three extensions beyond his ELC. The two sides are currently connected through 2023-24.
Luke & Brayden Schenn
Brayden and Luke are former first-round picks — both taken fifth overall. Older brother Luke, a defenseman, was drafted in 2008. While Brayden, a forward, was taken in 2009. Born in Saskatchewan, each played their junior hockey in the WHL. Luke with the Rockets and Brayden with the Brandon Wheat Kings.
After being selected by Toronto at the 2008 Draft, and the Maple Leafs choosing to keep him in town rather than send him back to Kelowna, Luke landed in their 2008-09 lineup. He became a mainstay in the NHL from that point forward, outside of a few short stints in the AHL throughout recent years.
Like Luke, Brayden also made his NHL debut in his draft year, making it into one game with the Kings in 2009-10. He ended up spending the majority of the next two years in the minors, but would become an NHL regular as of 2011-12.
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In his time with the Maple Leafs, Luke donated $10,000 to start “Luke’s Troops,” giving Canadian servicemen and women the opportunity to attend a game as his guests. The brothers have also organized the Luke and Brayden Schenn Celebrity Golf Classic in the past, raising money for the Royal University Hospital Foundation.
International Play & Trophy Cases
The brothers have represented Canada internationally but have yet to dress for the same team. Luke played in the 2007 WJC-18, 2008 WJC (Gold), 2009 WC (Silver), 2011 WC, 2012 WC, and 2013 WC. Brayden was part of the 2008 WJC-18 (Gold), 2010 WJC (Silver), 2011 WJC (Silver), 2014 WC, 2015 WC (Gold), 2017 WC (Silver), and 2018 WC.
Both are Stanley Cup champions. Brayden captured it in 2019, followed by Luke winning it back-to-back in 2020 and 2021.
Where Are They Now?
Luke was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in June 2012 for James van Riemsdyk, which allowed the Schenns to play together throughout the next number of seasons. He would end up being traded to the Kings in 2016, sign with the Coyotes that same offseason, play with the Ducks for less than 10 games, then end up as a Lightning as of July 2019. Currently, he’s with the Canucks through 2022-23.
After a multi-player deal that sent Brayden to Philadelphia from Los Angeles in June 2011, he would go on to be traded to the Blues six years to the day later and has been there ever since. He signed an eight-year extension in October 2019 which runs until 2027-28.
Brendan & Reilly Smith
Born three years apart, defenseman Brendan and forward Reilly Smith lacked opportunities to play for the same junior teams, but both followed a similar path to the NHL. Each played college hockey, turning into Hobey Baker Award finalists as the nation’s top player in their respective years.
The Detroit Red Wings drafted Brendan in the second round of the 2007 Entry Draft and he’d spend the next three seasons with the University of Wisconsin in the NCAA. He then transitioned to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins for the 2010-11 season, before cracking the NHL in 2011-12.
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In a coincidental parallel, younger brother Reilly also spent three years in the NCAA after being drafted by the Stars in 2009. He played with Miami University, before being called up by Dallas in 2011-12. The following year, in 2012-13, he split his time between the NHL and AHL before becoming a regular at the top level of play as of 2013-14.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Despite long-lasting tenures in professional hockey, neither brother has suited up for Team Canada to date. Yet, younger brother Rielly does have the edge in awards having won the 2011 NCAA (CCHA) Championship.
Where Are They Now?
After being traded to the Rangers in early 2017, following nearly 300 games in Detroit, Brendan would go on to play nearly 250 with New York. He went on to sign a one-year deal in Carolina for 2021-22, but is now committed to New Jersey through 2023-24.
Reilly has experienced more movement between the two, having played for the Stars, Bruins, and Florida Panthers before being stolen at the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. Since then, he’s been a constant with the Vegas Golden Knights and has signed an extension that will pay him $5 million a year until the end of 2024-25.
Gemel & Givani Smith
For those who grow up in Toronto, it’s only natural that their aspirations align with becoming a hockey star. Consistent with what Gemel and Givani Smith would have predicted for their future career paths.
The brothers fine-tuned their game in the OHL, both leading up to their respective draft years and for a short time that followed. Gemel played for the Owen Sound Attack and London Knights between 2010-2014. Givani, also a forward, has experience with the Barrie Colts, Guelph Storm, and Kitchener Rangers.
Gemel was drafted in 2012’s fourth round by the Stars. Following a couple more seasons in the OHL and some time in the AHL, he made his NHL debut in 2016-17.
Detroit selected Givani 46th overall in 2016. Like his older brother, Givani spent additional seasons in the OHL and gained experience at the AHL level before breaking into the NHL in 2019-20.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Through their adult years, Gemel is the only one to have worn Team Canada’s sweater when he participated in the 2012 WJC-18 (Bronze).
Where Are They Now?
With his playing time mostly limited to each of their AHL affiliates, Gemel has been part of four different NHL organizations to date — Stars, Bruins, Lightning, and Red Wings. He’s re-signed with the Lightning for 2022-23.
Givani had maintained his place with the Red Wings heading into 2022-23, splitting most of his time between Detroit and Grand Rapids to this point, before being traded to the Panthers midway through this final year of his contract.
Eric, Marc & Jordan Staal
Although there are numerous examples of brothers in the NHL, both past and present, having four in the league at the same time is a rarity. Yet, that is exactly what the Staal family accomplished when Jared made his debut on Apr. 25, 2013. He joined brothers Eric and Jordan as the Hurricanes and faced the Rangers. Had Marc been healthy at the time, all four would have played in that same game.
Following a few successful seasons with the Petes in the OHL, oldest brother Eric was drafted second overall by the Hurricanes in 2003. He made his debut that very next season as a regular in Carolina’s lineup but spent the next season in the AHL. Upon his return to NHL action in 2005-06, Eric helped guide the Hurricanes to their first championship.
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Marc is the only defenseman among the four brothers. He was selected 12th overall by the Rangers at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and debuted in 2007-08 after a couple more seasons in the OHL. Marc has been a shutdown defender with offensive upside but has had a history of career-threatening injuries, including multiple concussions and a retinal tear after a puck struck his eye.
Like his brothers, Jordan used the OHL as a platform to raise his pre-draft ranking. In 2006, the Penguins then selected him with the second overall pick. Like Eric, Jordan joined his first NHL club right away and had an immediate impact. He finished third in Calder Trophy voting that season and helped Pittsburgh capture a league title in 2009.
Jared was drafted in 2008, but most of his experience that followed occurred in the AHL, ECHL, and Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). He only made two NHL appearances.
As a family, the four brothers established the Staal Family Foundation, which provides assistance to children and families suffering from cancer. They distribute donations to the Smilezone Foundation, Camp Quality Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, and George Jeffrey Children’s Centre.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Eric is one of just 27 players to join the exclusive Triple Gold Club, for having won a Stanley Cup, World Championship Gold, and Olympic Games. He’s played in the 2002 WJC-18, 2007 WC (Gold), 2008 WC (Silver), 2010 OG (Gold), 2013 WC, and 2022 OG.
Marc participated in the 2006 WJC (Gold), 2007 WJC (Gold), and 2010 WC. Jordan has only represented Canada twice, at the 2007 WC (Gold) and 2013 WC.
Where Are They Now?
Eric was named Carolina’s captain in 2009-10 and held that title until 2016 when he was then traded at the deadline. After a short stay with the Rangers, he seemed to have found a home in Minnesota but then decided to sign with the Sabres in the 2020 offseason. He was traded to the Canadiens less than a full season later, only saw a handful of AHL games in 2021-22, and has since signed a one-year deal with the Panthers that runs through 2022-23.
After 13 years in New York, Marc was dealt to the Red Wings in advance of the 2020-21 season. Following a couple of years as a Red Wing, he’s now also a Panther for 2022-23.
Pittsburgh traded Jordan to the Hurricanes in 2012 and he’s been in Carolina ever since. He became captain in 2019-20 and is currently secured until the conclusion of 2022-23, making $6 million per year.
Riley & Chase Stillman
Despite their dual citizenship, the Stillman brothers spent most of their junior hockey years developing in the Canadian system. Riley and Chase, one a defenseman and the other a forward, took a route that saw them leverage their experience in the OHL before being signed to their pro teams.
Riley is the eldest of the two by five years, which helps account for the added experience on his resume. He played for the Oshawa Generals and Hamilton Bulldogs before joining the Panthers for the 2018-19 campaign. They had drafted him 141th overall in 2016. He’d then split his time in the AHL over the next few seasons, until becoming a more regular NHLer in 2021-22.
Selected as an 18-year-old by the Devils at the 2021 Entry Draft, Chase signed his entry-level contract a mere few months later. Unsurprisingly, given his impressive showing while playing in Europe after the OHL’s Wolves loaned him to Esbjerg U20 of the Denmark U20 league for 2020-21. He collected nine goals and seven assists in only eight matches. He’s spent the past few years fine-tuning his skill set in the OHL.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Older brother Riley has yet to represent any nation at the international level, but he does have a 2018 OHL Championship on his list of achievements. Chase, on the other hand, competed for Canada at the 2021 WJC-18 (Gold).
Where Are They Now?
After a few seasons of travelling to and from Florida and its AHL affiliate, Riley landed in Chicago where he quickly agreed to an extension. Soon thereafter, though, the 24-year-old and his contract term that runs through 2024-25 were traded to the Canucks.
Chase has yet to see any NHL action, but having already signed his ELC it seems more than likely that Devils fans will get to witness him suit up soon.
Michael & Mark Stone
A Manitoba native, older brother and defenseman Michael played junior hockey for the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL. Mark also played in the WHL, as a winger with the Wheat Kings. They faced each other in the 2010 Memorial Cup Semi-Finals with Mark’s Wheat Kings emerging victorious, only to end up losing to the Windsor Spitfire in the Final.
Michael was selected by the then-Phoenix Coyotes in the third round of the 2008 Draft and made his debut in 2011-12. He spent a few more seasons in the minors, in the years between, playing for the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL and San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. He captained the Hitmen in his final year there, through 2009-10.
Mark was drafted by the Senators in 2010, but would return to Wheat Kings for the following two seasons. He tore up the WHL in 2010-11 and 2011-12, which led to Ottawa calling on him to help their push through the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. His regular season debut came nearly a year later, in March 2013, and he was runner-up in 2015 Calder Trophy voting.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Through his adult years, Mark has now played alongside his Canadian colleagues three times. At the 2012 WJC (Bronze), 2016 WC (Gold), and 2019 WC (Silver). He was also an alternate captain during the 2019 tournament.
Despite a lack of international experience, Michael did win the 2010 WHL Championship.
Where Are They Now?
The Senators traded Mark to the Golden Knights at the 2019 Trade Deadline. He quickly signed an eight-year, $76-million extension that sees him in Vegas until the conclusion of 2026-27.
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Arizona traded Michael to the Flames in 2017, where he then signed a three-year deal followed by four one-year contracts. The most recent of which spans the 2022-23 campaign.
Ryan & Dylan Strome
Currently, there are two Stromes active in the NHL — Ryan and Dylan. Both are former first-round picks. The youngest of the three brothers, Matthew, was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Ryan is the oldest and got the ball rolling when he was taken fifth overall by the Islanders in 2011. Prior to being drafted, he played for the OHL’s Colts and IceDogs. He’d stick with Niagara for the following couple of seasons and made his NHL debut in December 2013. Ryan is four years older than Dylan and six years Matthews’ senior. So by the time both younger brothers entered the OHL, the Strome name was already well established.
Dylan is the middle brother and was selected earliest at third overall, by the Coyotes in 2015. He played all four years of junior hockey with the Otters on teams that included Connor McDavid, Alex DeBrincat, and Connor Brown. Dylan won the 2015 OHL scoring title en route to a record-setting year with the Otters. He broke into the NHL in 2015-16, but still spent most of that season in the OHL.
Yet to make his NHL debut, Matthew has spent his time in the OHL, AHL, and ECHL since being drafted by the Flyers.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Ryan played in back-to-back WJC in both 2012 (Bronze) and 2013. Dylan also participated in that same tournament two years in a row, representing Team Canada at the 2016 WJC and 2017 WJC (Silver). He was also at the 2019 WC (Silver) and has won an OHL title.
Where Are They Now?
In June 2017, Ryan was traded to the Oilers for Jordan Eberle. Following a short stay in Edmonton, he was dealt to the Rangers in Nov. 2018 and spent the next few years in New York before hitting free agency following 2021-22. He signed a five-year deal with the Ducks that offseason.
After an underwhelming start to his NHL career, Dylan was shipped off to Chicago early on in the 2018-19 season. Like Ryan, he was set to hit free agency in the 2021-22 offseason. Dylan signed with the Capitals for 2022-23.
Evgeny & Andrei Svechnikov
Although the Svechnikovs are Russian, both played junior hockey in the CHL before turning pro. Older brother Evgeny played for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the QMJHL while Andrei played for the OHL’s Colts.
The Red Wings drafted Evgeny 19th overall in 2015 and he then played a plus-one year with Cape Breton. After losing junior hockey eligibility heading into 2015-16, he’s spent most of his time in the AHL with less than 100 NHL games to date. He tore his ACL a few years after being drafted, which got in his way of breaking through at the highest level.
Of the two, younger brother Andrei had the better pedigree entering his 2018 Entry Draft. He ended up being selected second overall by the Hurricanes as an 18-year-old and has been a full-time NHLer ever since.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Evgeny has represented Russia at the 2013 WJC-18, 2014 WJC-18, and 2016 WJC (Silver). He’s also won a Calder Cup. Andrei suited up for Team Russia at the 2016 WJC-18, 2017 WJC-18 (Bronze), and 2018 WJC.
Where Are They Now?
Older brother Evgeny hasn’t found the same professional consistency as his younger brother and had to work his way back to the NHL. After his time with the Red Wings came to an end following 2020-21, he signed with the Jets for 2021-22. He’s now with the San Jose Sharks, heading into 2022-23.
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All the while, Andrei is already playing through his second NHL contract with Carolina, which is paying him $7.75 million per season through 2028-29.
Chris & Brandon Tanev
Older brother Chris took the road less travelled to make it in hockey, while Brandon‘s path was a little more straightforward. Yet, both eventually made their dreams a reality by becoming regulars at the NHL level.
Growing up, Chris was continually cut from teams due to his small stature. He’d persevere and play one season of college hockey for the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 2009-10. Vancouver signed him as an undrafted free agent and he made his debut on Jan. 18, 2011, thereby becoming the first RIT alumnus to play in the NHL.
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Brandon went the NCAA route and played four seasons with Providence College. Also left undrafted, the younger of the two ended up being signed by the Jets in March 2016, made his debut a month later, and hasn’t looked back.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Chris captured the 2010 NCAA (AHA) Championship and also represented Canada at the 2016 WC (Gold). Whereas Brandon has a 2015 NCAA title, including having scored the game-winner to earn the trophy, but has yet to wear his country’s colours.
Where Are They Now?
After becoming a regular presence on the Canucks’ blue line throughout his 10 seasons in the organization, Chris went on to sign with the Flames as a free agent in October 2020. He’s committed to Calgary until the conclusion of 2023-24.
Brandon signed a six-year deal with the Penguins in the offseason of 2019, but wouldn’t be able to see it through to its conclusion in Pittsburgh. He was left exposed and ultimately selected by the Kraken at the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, where he’s now committed through 2024-25.
Tage & Tyce Thompson
Barely a year apart, the Thompson brothers were born in completely separate countries. Tage, the older of the two, originates from Arizona and Tyce was born in Alberta Canada. That both ended up making hockey their career shouldn’t be too shocking, given the path that their father Brent paved. He compiled a decades-long career — playing through the WHL, CHL, AHL, and NHL — and is currently coaching the Bridgeport Islanders.
Outside of being drafted three years apart, the forwards have followed a similar route through their careers thus far. Both have experienced a trajectory through the USHL, NCAA, AHL, and NHL. Although, they have yet to play for the same organization — whether alongside one another or otherwise.
Tage was drafted 26th overall by the Blues in 2016 and Tyce was selected 96th by the Devils in 2019. It would take both a couple of years, following each of their respective drafts, before they would see any big league action. When Tyce made his debut in 2020-21, his big brother was lining up on the other side of the ice against him.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Tage’s international experience trumps Tyce’s, given that the younger brother has yet to accumulate any. Tage represented USA at the 2015 WJC-18 (Gold), 2017 WJC (Gold), 2018 WC (Bronze), and 2021 WC (Bronze).
Where Are They Now?
After a small sample size of underwhelming results in St. Louis, the Blues included Tage in the trade package that saw Ryan O’Reilly head back the other way in the summer of 2018. Tage has since blossomed in Buffalo, having now signed his second deal with the Sabres set to kick in for 2022-23. It will earn him over $7 million a season through 2929-30.
Tyce’s resume is currently far more straightforward, having re-signed with the Devils on a deal that expires at the end of 2023-24.
Matthew & Brady Tkachuk
The Tkachuk family is more like the Howes than any other set of siblings on this list, in that they followed their dad’s legacy as one of the greatest to play in his era of the game. Keith scored 538 goals and is a member of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, so it should come as no surprise that Matthew and Brady are thriving in the NHL.
Clearly, they were watching early on, given that their shared style of play aligns directly with Keith’s. They’re all known for being agitators who can produce.
Matthew, the oldest Tkachuk child, was drafted by the Flames in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Leading up to that event, he played for the OHL’s London Knights, earning 107 points and a championship during his draft year. He cracked the NHL in 2016-17 and has seen his impact progress ever since.
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Brady went the college hockey route before turning pro, playing one season with Boston University where he collected 31 points in 40 games. Ottawa picked Brady fourth overall in 2018, continuing a run of Tkachuks chosen that early as he followed Matthew (sixth overall) and Keith (16th overall). What’s more, Brady and Keith are the only father/son duo to be drafted in the first round out of college.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Although Brady and Matthew have dual citizenship in the United States and Canada, as a result of their mom being Canadian, both represent the USA when competing internationally.
Matthew skated alongside Team USA at the 2015 WJC-18 (Gold) and 2016 WJC (Bronze). He’s also won an OHL Championship and Memorial Cup Championship. Brady played for the United States at the 2017 WJC-18 (Gold) and 2018 WJC (Bronze), while also having achieved an NCAA (Hockey East) Championship in 2018.
Where Are They Now?
Matthew had been an alternate captain for the Flames since 2018-19, but saw his signing rights traded away to the Panthers this past offseason in a blockbuster trade. Flordia wasted little time securing his influence, as he’s now committed through 2029-30 and making $9.5 million per all the way through.
Meanwhile, Brady has worn an “A” on his Senators jersey since 2020-21. Near the start of the 2021-22 campaign, the Senators locked him up for the following seven years on a deal that pays him $8.2 million per until the end of 2027-28.
James & Trevor van Riemsdyk
Both James and Trevor leveraged the NCAA for their ascent into the NHL, as each went pro after their time playing with the University of New Hampshire. The experiences didn’t overlap, though, as James had already broken into the big leagues by the time Trevor reached post-secondary school.
Elder brother James was selected second overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by Philadelphia. After two seasons at UNH, the winger joined the Flyers and made the NHL roster out of training camp in 2009. As a rookie, he reached the 2010 Stanley Cup Final in a losing effort and hasn’t been back since.
Trevor is a defenseman who went undrafted. After three years of college hockey, he signed with the Blackhawks as a free agent in March 2014. He made his debut in 2014-15 and ended up winning a Cup with the Blackhawks that same season.
James and Trevor have a third brother, Brendan, who is the youngest and played four seasons of college hockey. Including three at the University of New Hampshire and one at Northeastern University.
International Play & Trophy Cases
Internationally, James has represented his nation several times. Including at the 2006 WJC-18 (Gold), 2007 WJC-18 (Silver), 2007 WJC (Bronze), 2008 WJC, 2009 WJC, 2011 WC, 2014 OG, 2016 World Cup, and 2019 WC.
Trevor has only suited up for Team USA at the 2017 WC, although he’s currently the sole brother with a Stanley Cup ring as part of his collection.
Where Are They Now?
After being traded to Toronto in the 2012 offseason, James spent the next six years as a Maple Leaf. However, after hitting the open market in 2018, he signed a seven-year deal worth $35 million that has him back with the Flyers through 2022-23.
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Trevor was stolen by the Golden Knights at the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, but was quickly traded to the Hurricanes the next day. He would go on to join the Capitals prior to the 2020-21 season and has already signed his second deal with the organization, which has him there through 2022-23.
NHL Sibling Rivalries Are Alive & Well
Not every parent has the luxury of seeing their kids suit up for the same side, with some forced to pick which jersey they’ll be wearing when their offspring face off. Yet, there’s no debate when it comes to how special it must be for any family to witness one of their own make it, let alone when more follow.
These brothers, all currently active or close to being back at the NHL level, are not the first and won’t be the last to achieve this unique feat. However, each has now entered a rather exclusive club since becoming part of this collective.
While fans have witnessed siblings tear up the league for decades, potential stars like Taylor Makar are patiently waiting to be included on this list. Safe to say, a whole new set of families are about to take over as the NHL’s most famous.
