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Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 21, 2026
· 4 min read
Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster.The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sending four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk — the brother of Panthers star Matthew Tka...
Key takeaway “Brady is a dynamic competitor and one of the most physical and relentless forwards in the league,” Panthers hockey operations president and general manager Bill Zito said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who are also hockey fans, the trade of Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers to join his brother Matthew may seem like a distant development, but it has a local connection through the Tkachuk family's ties to USA Hockey. As the brothers have played together for USA Hockey, including winning gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, their relationships with the Florida organization were likely forged in part through these international competitions. With the Panthers now boasting two of the NHL's top players, San Antonio hockey enthusiasts may have a new team to follow, and the Tkachuk brothers' story could inspire young players in the Alamo Heights Independent School District. The trade also highlights the strong hockey tradition in the United States, which has a presence in Texas, and may spark interest in the sport among local youth.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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