The definition of exceptional
Canada’s lone 16-year-old at the Hlinka Memorial, Joseph Veleno is proving age is just a number.
www.hockeycanada.cawas born in January 13, 2000 in Montreal, Canada, is ice hockey center. He spent time within Detroit's organization before joining the Montreal Canadiens in July 2025. He earned gold with Team Canada in 2023. During the 2023 World Championship, Veleno received a suspension due to a high-sticks penalty against Nino Niederreiter, which resulted in a five-game ban.