Nathan Raymond MacKinnon (born September 1, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). MacKinnon was selected first overall by the Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Nicknamed 'Nate the Great' and 'The Dogg', he is regarded as one of the best hockey players in the world and is known for being an exceptional performer in the postseason. MacKinnon won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022. (Source: Wikipedia.org, CC BY-SA)