Anthony Duclair
A swift-skating forward whose journey across ten NHL teams embodies resilience and a relentless pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
Born 1995 (age 31)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: August 26·Millennials
Biography
Anthony Duclair's hockey story is one of dazzling speed and nomadic perseverance. Drafted by the New York Rangers in 2013, the Montreal native's explosive offensive talent was never in doubt, but finding a permanent home in the league proved elusive. He became a hockey journeyman in his twenties, packing his bags for stops from the Arizona desert to the Florida coast. His tenure with the Florida Panthers marked a high point, where his scoring touch helped propel the team to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. More than just a scorer, Duclair has used his platform to speak out against racism in hockey, becoming a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion within the sport he loves.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Anthony was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anthony Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Anthony's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a career-high 31 goals during the 2021-22 season with the Florida Panthers.
- Helped lead the Florida Panthers to the Stanley Cup Final in 2023.
- Won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Championship.
- Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2016 after his debut season.
Did You Know?
He is of Haitian descent, making him one of the few players of Haitian heritage in NHL history.
He won the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence at the 2013 NHL Draft, given to a draft prospect who shows commitment to excellence through strength of character.
He played junior hockey for the Quebec Remparts, a team co-owned at the time by NHL star Patrick Roy.
“My speed is my weapon, and I use it to create chances every time I touch the ice.”
