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Nov 1, 2023 · Quinton Byfield was born to parents Clinton Byfield and Nicole Kasper in Newmarket, Ontairo. His father, Clinton, is a Jamaican immigrant, and his mother, Nicole, grew up in Keswick, Ontario. The Byfield family hails from humble backgrounds with no prior connections to the world of hockey.
Quinton Byfield (born August 19, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Byfield was selected second overall by the Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut with the team in 2021.
Oct 31, 2023 · Quinton Byfield parents, Clinton Byfield and Nicole Kasper, have been instrumental in his journey to NHL stardom. They’ve provided unwavering support and a strong foundation for their son’s hockey career. Clinton, Quinton’s father, recognized his son’s passion for hockey at a young age.
Oct 7, 2020 · Quinton Byfield became the highest drafted Black player ever when he was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. The 18-year-old Sudbury Wolves product aspires to be a role...
Jamaican-Canadian 18-Year-Old Hockey Player becomes the Highest Drafted Black Player in the NHL – Quinton Byfield. Byfield is a native of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, and everyone in Byfield’s orbit knew he was destined to make history. His parents, Clinton Byfield and Nicole Kasper, frequently heard those words in connection with their son.
Aug 19, 2002 · Byfield was selected second overall by the Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the highest drafted mixed race player in NHL history. He is of Jamaican descent from his father,...
Aug 9, 2019 · His dad came to Canada from Jamaica as a teenager and his mom didn't grow up around hockey, so Quinton Byfield's parents were never the 'Xs and Os' type. But Clinton and Nicole nurtured their son's passion for the game in their own way and helped make his dreams of playing for Team Canada a reality.
