Denton Mateychuk

Denton Mateychuk (born July 12, 2004) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted twelfth overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2022 NHL entry draft.

Playing career
Following his selection at the draft, Mateychuk was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on July 13, 2022.

Personal life
Mateychuk and Owen Pickering are second cousins, and were both selected in the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.