Christian Dvorak
A dependable two-way center who rose from a record-setting junior season to become a steady NHL presence valued for his faceoff prowess.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American ice hockey player·Birthday: February 2·Millennials
Biography
Christian Dvorak's path to the NHL was marked by a single, spectacular season of junior hockey that announced his arrival. Playing for the London Knights in the OHL, he exploded for 121 points in the 2015-16 season, forming a legendary line and showcasing a mature, two-way game that made him a coveted prospect. Drafted by the Arizona Coyotes, he developed into the reliable, defensively responsible center they envisioned. Dvorak carved out a niche as a player coaches trust in key defensive situations and in the faceoff circle, where he consistently ranks among the league's best. While not a flashy scorer, his consistency and hockey IQ have made him a valuable asset through trades to Montreal and Philadelphia, where he continues to provide steady middle-six minutes and quiet effectiveness.
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.
Christian was born in 1996, 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 Christian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Christian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Recorded 121 points (52 goals, 69 assists) in 59 games for the OHL's London Knights in the 2015-16 season.
- Won the J. Ross Robertson Cup (OHL championship) and the Memorial Cup with the London Knights in 2016.
- Has consistently ranked among the NHL's top faceoff performers, often finishing seasons with a win percentage above 55%.
- Played in over 500 NHL regular season games for the Coyotes, Canadiens, and Flyers as of the mid-2020s.
Did You Know?
In his record-setting OHL season, he played on a line with Mitch Marner and Matthew Tkachuk, two future NHL stars.
He was drafted 58th overall in 2014, the same draft where his London Knights teammate Mitch Marner was drafted 4th overall by Toronto.
Dvorak won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships.
He missed the entire 2018-19 NHL season due to a pectoral injury suffered during training camp.
“You have to be reliable in your own end first.”
