- Matt Duchene is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent the majority of his NHL career with the Colorado Avalanche.
- He was drafted 3rd overall by the Avalanche in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and quickly became a key player, making the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2010.
- Duchene played 9 seasons with the Avalanche, making the NHL All-Star team twice and helping the team reach the playoffs several times before being traded in 2017.