P. K. Subban
A dynamic, charismatic defenseman who electrified the NHL with his end-to-end rushes and a massive philanthropic heart.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: May 13·Millennials
Biography
P.K. Subban didn't just play hockey; he performed it with a flair that made him impossible to ignore. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens, he burst onto the scene with a confidence and offensive skill set that redefined what was expected from a defenseman. He could quarterback a power play, unleash a blistering slap shot, and celebrate a goal with unapologetic joy. In 2013, his all-around dominance was recognized with the Norris Trophy. His $10 million donation to the Montreal Children's Hospital in 2015, however, revealed the depth of his character, becoming one of the largest philanthropic pledges by a professional athlete in Canada. While his later trades to Nashville and New Jersey didn't yield the same team success, Subban's impact transcended stats. He became a media personality, a fashion icon, and an advocate for diversity in hockey, leaving the game as one of its most recognizable and impactful personalities of his era.
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.
P. was born in 1989, 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 P. Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
P.'s Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman in 2013.
- Pledged a $10 million donation to the Montreal Children's Hospital in 2015.
- Represented Canada internationally, winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.
- Was named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 2013 and the Second All-Star Team in 2015 and 2018.
Did You Know?
His two younger brothers, Malcolm and Jordan, have also played professional hockey.
He worked as a studio analyst for ESPN and the NHL Network after his retirement.
He appeared as a guest judge on the reality competition show 'RuPaul's Drag Race' in 2020.
He launched a production company, Subban Productions, focusing on sports and entertainment content.
“I don't want to be remembered just as a hockey player. I want to be remembered as a person who cared about people.”
