Taylor Hall facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taylor Hall
Hall with the Edmonton Oilers in 2012
Born	(1991-11-14) November 14, 1991 (age 33) Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Carolina Hurricanes Edmonton Oilers New Jersey Devils Arizona Coyotes Buffalo Sabres Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2010 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	2010–present

Taylor Hall (born November 14, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a left winger for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was the very first player chosen in the 2010 NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers. Hall has also played for the Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks.

Hall had a super successful time playing junior hockey. He helped the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Windsor Spitfires win two Memorial Cup championships in a row in 2009 and 2010. He was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the Memorial Cup tournament both times, winning the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy. Hall has been picked for the NHL All-Star Game five times. In his second season with the Devils, Hall won the Hart Memorial Trophy. This award is given to the NHL's most valuable player. He was the first Devils player ever to win it.

Early Life and Hockey Start

Taylor Hall was born in Calgary, Canada. He is the only child of Steve Hall and Kim Strba. His dad, Steve, used to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was also part of Canada's national bobsleigh team. Taylor's mom got him into organized hockey when he was five years old. His dad even made a hockey rink in their backyard every winter. Taylor and his friends practiced there all the time. His family moved to Kingston, Ontario, in 2005. He went to high school there and later in Tecumseh, Ontario.

Playing Career Highlights

Minor Hockey Years

Hall started playing minor hockey in Calgary. When he was 13, his family moved to Kingston, Ontario. He kept playing hockey there. In the 2004–05 season, Hall won a championship with the North East Canucks in Calgary. For the next two seasons, he played for the Greater Kingston Predators. He was named an All-Star in his league. After that, Hall was the second player picked in the 2007 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft by the Windsor Spitfires.

Junior Hockey Success

Hall started playing in the OHL in 2007–08. He scored 45 goals and had 39 assists, which was a lot for a new player. He was named the OHL and CHL Rookie of the Year after his first season.

Hall made his OHL debut with the Windsor Spitfires in 2007.

During the 2008–09 season, Hall played for the OHL in a special challenge game. He scored 38 goals and 52 assists, totaling 90 points. The Windsor Spitfires had a great season. They won the OHL Championship and the Memorial Cup. In the OHL playoffs, Hall scored 16 goals and 20 assists. He won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the Playoff MVP. He scored the winning goal in overtime in the final game to win the OHL title. At the 2009 Memorial Cup, Hall had eight points. The Spitfires beat the Kelowna Rockets in the final. Hall won the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the tournament's most valuable player. He was also named to the tournament all-star team.

Hall was a top player expected to be picked first in the 2010 NHL entry draft. He was even featured in Sports Illustrated magazine. In the 2009–10 season, Hall tied for first place in the OHL with 106 points. He won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. Hall helped the Spitfires win their second straight J. Ross Robertson Cup championship. He had 35 points in the playoffs, leading all players.

In May 2010, Hall led the Spitfires to their second straight Memorial Cup win. He won his second Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as tournament MVP. He was the first player ever to win it twice in a row! He also won the Ed Chynoweth Trophy for leading the Memorial Cup in scoring.

Professional Hockey Journey

Edmonton Oilers (2010–2016)

After being picked first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2010 NHL entry draft, Hall signed his first professional contract. He was allowed to wear jersey number 4, which was special because only one other Oiler, Kevin Lowe, had worn it before.

Hall with Steve Tambellini and James Duthie at the 2010 NHL entry draft. Hall was selected first overall at the 2010 draft.

Hall played his first NHL game on October 7, 2010. The Oilers beat their rivals, the Calgary Flames. He got his first NHL point, an assist, in his second game. His first NHL goal came on October 28. Hall was chosen for the 2011 National Hockey League All-Star Game as a rookie. He came in second place in the fastest skater competition.

On February 19, 2011, Hall scored his first NHL hat-trick. He scored three goals in a row on the power play. On March 3, 2011, Hall got his first "Gordie Howe hat-trick." This means he scored a goal, had an assist, and got into a fight in the same game. However, the fight ended his rookie season early due to an ankle injury. He finished his first season with 22 goals and 20 assists in 65 games.

Hall warming-up with the Oilers prior to a game in the 2011–12 season. Hall signed a new seven-year contract with the Oilers following that season.

On January 17, 2012, Hall was accidentally cut by a teammate's skate during warmups. He needed 30 stitches in his face. Later, he needed shoulder surgery, which ended his second season. Even though he missed 21 games, he was still one of the top players for power play goals. On August 21, 2012, Hall signed a new seven-year contract with the Oilers.

On January 26, 2013, Hall reached 100 career points with two assists. On March 30, 2013, he set a new team record by scoring a hat-trick very quickly, in just 7 minutes and 53 seconds. He finished the shortened 2012–13 season with 34 assists, which was eighth best in the NHL.

On October 17, 2013, Hall broke Wayne Gretzky's Oilers record. He scored two goals in just eight seconds! In 2016, Hall was picked for his first NHL All-Star Game as an Oiler.

New Jersey Devils (2016–2019)

On June 29, 2016, Hall was traded to the New Jersey Devils. He chose to wear number 9 because his usual number 4 was retired by the Devils. Hall scored his first goal as a Devil on October 18, 2016. He scored another goal in the same game to help his team win. Hall was named the only Devils player to the 2017 NHL All-Star Game.

Hall in October 2018, following an exhibition match between the New Jersey Devils and the SC Bern

Hall was again picked for the NHL All-Star Game in the 2017–18 season. But he couldn't play due to a hand injury. On February 15, 2018, Hall set a Devils record with a 16-game point streak. This streak eventually reached 26 games, the longest in the NHL since 2015–16. Hall finished the season as the Devils' top scorer with a career-high 93 points (39 goals and 54 assists). He led the Devils to their first playoff appearance since 2012. It was also Hall's first time playing in the playoffs. Hall was the Devils' top scorer in the playoffs too. On April 27, Hall was named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player. Hall won the award, becoming the first player in Devils history to do so!

Hall was named an alternate captain for the Devils before the 2018–19 season. On December 20, he scored his 200th NHL goal. However, he got injured again and had knee surgery in February. He missed the rest of the 2018–19 season.

Arizona Coyotes (2019-2020)

On December 16, 2019, the Devils traded Hall to the Arizona Coyotes. This happened in the last year of his contract. On October 7, 2020, the Coyotes announced they would not re-sign Hall. This made him a free agent for the first time in his career.

Buffalo Sabres (2020–2021)

On October 11, 2020, Hall joined the Buffalo Sabres. He signed a one-year contract. In the 2020–21 season, which was shorter due to the pandemic, Hall had a tough time scoring. He only got 2 goals and 19 points in 37 games.

Boston Bruins (2021–2023)

On April 11, 2021, Hall was traded to the Boston Bruins. He chose to wear number 71 with the Bruins. Hall's arrival greatly helped the Bruins' offense. He scored 8 goals and 6 assists in his first 16 games with them. On May 17, 2021, Hall scored a tying goal in a playoff game.

On July 23, 2021, Hall signed a four-year contract extension with the Bruins. He had a great first full year with the Bruins, scoring 20 goals and 41 assists for 61 points. This was his highest point total since his MVP season. He also played in 81 games, his most since his last season in Edmonton. The Bruins made the playoffs but lost in seven games. Hall scored two goals and two assists in that series.

In the 2022–23 season, Hall played on the Bruins' third line. He got a lower body injury in February 2023 and missed 20 games. Hall returned to play and scored 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points in 61 games. The Bruins had a historic season, setting NHL records for wins and points. However, they lost in the first round of the playoffs. Hall was one of the Bruins' best playoff performers, scoring 5 goals and 3 assists in seven games.

Chicago Blackhawks (2023–2025)

On June 26, 2023, Hall was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. This trade happened because of salary cap rules. On November 9, Hall injured his right knee. He returned for two games but then missed the rest of the season due to needing knee surgery. On November 27, 2024, Hall scored his fifth career NHL hat-trick in a game against the Dallas Stars.

Carolina Hurricanes (2025-present)

On January 24, 2025, Hall was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team deal.

International Play

Hall with the Canadian men's national ice hockey team at the 2016 IIHF World Championship
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World Championships
Gold	2015 Czech Republic
Gold	2016 Russia
IIHF World U20 Championship
Silver	2010 Canada
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
Gold	2008 Slovakia
IIHF World U18 Championships
Gold	2008 Russia
Representing  Ontario
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold	2008 Canada

Hall has played for Canada several times. He won a gold medal at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships in Russia. He was only 16 but scored nine points in seven games. He also won another gold medal at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

Hall was on Canada's national junior team for the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He was the only player eligible for the 2010 NHL draft on the team. Hall scored a hat-trick against Slovakia. He finished the tournament tied for third in scoring with 12 points (six goals, six assists) in six games.

At the 2015 World Championships, the senior Canadian team won the gold medal. They had a perfect record of 10 wins and 0 losses. Hall was named to the tournament all-star team. Hall also played at the 2016 World Championships, where Canada won gold again.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2008	Canada Ontario	U17			5	4	4	8	4
2008	Canada	U18			4	2	6	8	2
2008	Canada	IH18			4	3	0	3	0
2010	Canada	WJC			6	6	6	12	0
2013	Canada	WC	5th		8	2	1	3	0
2015	Canada	WC			10	7	5	12	6
2016	Canada	WC			10	6	3	9	2
Junior totals					23	16	21	37	10
Senior totals					28	15	9	24	8

Awards and Honours