Cale Makar
In short
Cale Makar is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche. He is currently in the news after returning to the team lineup for a game against the Dallas Stars following the birth of his twin boys.
Who they are now
He plays as a defenceman for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League. Makar is widely regarded as one of the top players in his position.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because he missed a recent game while his wife was in labour with twins and is now expected to play despite having very little sleep.
An example of their work
He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year during his first full season in 2019–20. He was also selected fourth overall in the 2017 NHL entry draft.