Connor McDavid's outstanding skills made Hockey Canada grant him the status "Exceptional Player," making him able to play major junior a year before attaining the right age to play. The professional ice hockey player plays the center position in the National Hockey League (NHL) and as Edmonton Oilers' captain. News outlets and colleagues have spotlighted him among the most incredible and best-rising stars. He has won the Art Ross Trophy on two occasions, a Hart Memorial Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award twice, and two gold medals at the World Junior Championships — World Under18 Championship and World Championship with the senior team.