Wyatt Johnston, born on May 14, 2003, in Canada, is a talented professional ice hockey center currently making waves in the NHL as a member of the Dallas Stars. With his remarkable skills and dedication to the game, Johnston has quickly established himself as a key player to watch in the league.
Johnston's journey to professional hockey began in the junior ranks, where he showcased his exceptional talent with the Toronto Marlboros in the GTHL. During his final season with the team in 2018–19, Johnston amassed an impressive 94 points, demonstrating his scoring prowess on the ice.
His outstanding performance caught the attention of the Windsor Spitfires, who drafted him sixth overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection draft. In his rookie season in 2019–20, Johnston wasted no time making an impact, scoring his first OHL goal and finishing the season with 30 points in 53 games before it was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Returning for the 2021–22 season, Johnston continued to dominate the OHL, leading the league and the entire CHL in scoring during the regular season with a staggering 124 points. His exceptional play carried into the playoffs, where he led the Windsor Spitfires to an impressive postseason run before ultimately falling short in the finals.
Johnston's outstanding performance in the OHL caught the attention of NHL scouts, and he was selected 23rd overall by the Dallas Stars in the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Stars, Johnston made his NHL debut on October 13, 2022, against the Nashville Predators, becoming the first teenager to play for the Stars in several years.
Throughout his rookie season, Johnston continued to impress, setting records and solidifying his position as a rising star in the NHL. His standout moment came on March 4, 2023, when he broke the record for most goals by a teenager in Stars' history, finishing the season with an impressive 41 points.
On March 5, 2024, Johnston added another milestone to his career, scoring his first career hat-trick in a thrilling win against the San Jose Sharks, further cementing his status as one of the league's most promising young talents.
