Auston Matthews eats traditional Mexican food while discussing Latin heritage

Auston Matthews‘ path to the NHL was unconventional compared to the traditional pathways within North America. During the NHL’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Donnovan Bennett sat down with Auston and his mom, Ema, to discuss his Mexican heritage, pride and family. All of which have shaped the player he’s become today.

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