Auston Matthews Parents And Childhood Story Growing Up In Arizona

Matthews mother Ema is originally from Mexico. Brian was from San Ramon, California, and after he married Ema, they lived there for a few years before migrating to Scottsdale, eastern Arizona. 

Early in his childhood, Auston was not fascinated by sports and the idea of being a world-class athlete. But as he grew up, his desire to play ice hockey began to rise. When he was five, the left-handed player joined the Arizona Bobcats academy program.

Matthews' dad and uncle Wes Matthews have been instrumental in his development as a player. They have taught him the basics of baseball and helped him become the successful player he is today.

Auston's great-grandfather was a football coach at Muskogee Central High School in Oklahoma. His uncle Wes played wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for four games after being granted a deferment from the Vietnam War to join the team.

Brian said that Auston played several sports during his formative years, and baseball was his favorite. However, he chose to play hockey because of its slow pacing and less physicality. Ema and Brian knew little about the sports when he first started playing.

Ema And Brian Met In Los Angeles

Ema and Brian first met when they two crossed paths in Los Angeles. Auston's mum worked in the airline as an air hostess then.

Despite the language barrier, the two hit off immediately after their first encounter. Ema had just recently arrived in the country. Thus, she felt more at ease conversing in Spanish, the native language of the other party, than in English.

But it was never a problem for the two as their love flourished, and they moved to San Ramon in San Francisco, California, to start a family. After the birth of their second child, the family of four shifted to Scottsdale, Arizona, where they had further one more baby.

Ema Mattews Was A Flight Attendant From Mexico

Ema was only 19 when she left her comfort zone to pursue her dream of becoming a flight attendant. 

Even though she desired to be a pilot, it was too expensive for a typical Mexican. She left her home and family and flew to the United States with a dream of becoming a stewardess. 

Ema soon found a job in the Mexican airline (previously Aero California). However, after getting married to Brian departed from the airline industry. She did many service jobs to finance Auston's hockey career as it developed because she immigrated from Mexico without finishing her degree.

She also worked as a waiter at a fine dining establishment and a Starbucks barista at one time, which allowed her kid to play year-round while traveling to bases and receiving specialized instruction across the continent.

According to Athletics, Ema grew up in Hermosillo, in northwest Mexico, in a huge household with seven siblings, five sisters, and two brothers. Her dad Rafael reared animals for livelihood, and her mama Alicia works in a local food market.

Brian Mattews Is A Former Baseball Player

Brian is a former athlete who spent a brief share of her college days playing baseball.  

He was a mechanic at the airport, paying for college when he met Ema for the first time. Brain now serves as the chief technology officer who oversees the IT division of a New Jersey-based manufacturing company.

Ema and Brian attend every possible game to see their son play. They book tickets, go to the stadium, and quietly watch the game from the stands. After the game, they come down to the arena and speak with Autson about the game. 

Sometimes, Brian also gives insights about how the 25-year-old ice hockey center has mastered his skill and is slowly evolving to be the best of himself. Speaking with Sportsnet, he said that Auston had handled himself far better than he had expected since leaving Arizona.

NHL star Auston grew up playing with his two siblings, Alexandria And Breyana. He is a middle child. 

Alexandria was born three years prior to him in San Francisco. Her younger sister Breyana was born five years after Auston in 2002.

The two were often spotted with Brian and Ema at the audience stand during Auston games. As cameraman delivers glimpses of their presence, drawing attention to it for the spectator.

Alexandria Matthews Played Golf As A Junior

Auston's older sis Alexandria was an active golfer who briefly competed in LGPA. She left golf shortly after and started a Youtube channel. 

Her Youtube has 4.52K subscribers. She started creating videos on lifestyle and cosmetic goods to upload to her YouTube account. However, She has not uploaded any videos since more than a year ago.

The last video Alexandria posted was in April 2021 about her trip to Puerto Rico, which she labeled part one. Unfortunately, her supporters never got to see part two of her Caribbean island tour.

Besides, she is quite active on Instagram and frequently share a picture on the platform. Her personal blog account has 6.8K followers. 

Breyana Mattews Plays Golf For ASU Sun Devils

Breyana is a rising golf prospect from ASU Sun Devils. She studies Kinesiology at Arizona State University. 

Breyana started taking her career seriously after completing her high school education at Xavier Prep High and went on to become one of the most promising young golfers at ASU.

Moreover, the 20-year-old had competed in tournaments such as USGA, AJGA, and JGAA events throughout her career, giving her a plethora of knowledge about local and national contests when she joined Arizona.

Auston girlfriend Emily Ruttledge is a research assistant at Pepperdine University. Emily is from Santa Monica, California.

The wag of NHL star is currently pursuing her master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education. 

Prior to that, Emily studied Human Development and Family Studies as her major in bachelor at Arizona State University. Furthermore, she worked as a business analyst at Infosys for six months.

Later, Emily shifted her focus to becoming Research Assistant, and she has since worked in three organizations, per her stats on Linkedin.

She joined the Pepperdine University research team in May 2021 and has been a part of various business research and leadership program since then. On the other hand, her Instagram is kept private.