Scott Laughton
A tenacious and dependable NHL center known for his gritty two-way play and leadership, carving out a long career through sheer will.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: May 30·Millennials
Biography
Scott Laughton's hockey story is one of resilience and role acceptance. Drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2012, the Canadian forward didn't burst onto the scene as a flashy scorer. Instead, he forged an identity as the kind of player coaches trust and teammates rely on. Laughton made his mark with relentless forechecking, responsible defensive play, and a willingness to engage physically. He became a fixture in Philadelphia, eventually earning an 'A' on his jersey as an alternate captain—a testament to his voice in the locker room. In 2024, a trade sent him to the Los Angeles Kings, where his veteran experience and hard-nosed style are valued assets for a team with playoff ambitions.
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.
Scott was born in 1994, 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 Scott Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Scott's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
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
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
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
2010Could drive
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
2012Could vote
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
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected in the first round (20th overall) by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
- Served as an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers, recognized for his leadership qualities.
- Played over 600 regular-season NHL games, establishing himself as a durable and reliable middle-six forward.
Did You Know?
He played junior hockey for the Oshawa Generals, a storied franchise in the Ontario Hockey League.
Laughton scored his first NHL goal in his very first game with the Flyers in 2013.
He was teammates with Connor McDavid on the 2015 Canadian World Junior Championship team that won gold.
“I'll do whatever it takes, block a shot, win a face-off.”
