John Tavares plays for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).Official Site of the Oshawa Generals: John Tavares He was drafted by the Generals in the first round of the 2005 OHL draft. Tavares is eligible for the 2009 NHL Draft.Official Site of the Oshawa Generals: John Tavares

Tavares was selected first overall in the 2009 NHL Draft to become a member of the New York Islanders organization.

John Tavares started his playing career in 2004 with the Milton Icehawks of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.hockeyDB.com: Career Stats After one season with the Icehawks, he joined the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League. Tavares played his first game and scored his first point with the Generals on September 23, 2005.Official Site of the Oshawa Generals: John Tavares He broke the record for most goals in a season by a 16 year old, which had been formerly held by Wayne Gretzky.Official Site of the Oshawa Generals: John Tavares

1. OHL all star: 2006-07, 2007-08Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League: John Tavares Profile
2. OHL playoff appearances: 2 (2007, 2008)Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League: John Tavares Profile
3. OHL MVP: 2007Official Site of the Oshawa Generals: Tavares Caps Tremendous Second Season... (May 2, 2007)
4. Canadian Hockey League player of the year: 2007CBC-Sports: Tavares Named CHL's Top Player (May 27, 2007)
5. Goals in a season: 72 (2006-07)hockeyDB.com: Career Stats
6. Assists in a season: 78 (2007-2008)hockeyDB.com: Career Stats
7. Points in a season: 134 (2006-2007)hockeyDB.com: Career Stats

• Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'
  • Weight: 198 lbs