Victor Joseph Mete

About

Jersey number 98 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, he is a professional player in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was signed to his hometown team's following his one year season run with the Ottawa Senators. He is popular on his vmete98 Instagram account which has amassed more than 30,000 followers that cheer for the hockey defenseman. 

Before Fame

Born in Ontario, he would first hit the ice as part of the junior league's London Knights and continue with them for three seasons and a title cup win. In 2017, he would make his debut in the NHL as an entry-level draft to the Canadiens. His career was rocky at first, including a demotion to the team's affiliate American Hockey League. It wasn't until after the COVID pandemic delays that he would really gain his footing and sign to the Ottawa Senators for his first million-dollar contract. 

Trivia

He is verified on Twitter with over 10,000 followers. He is an avid gamer, his preferred console being the Sony Playstation. He promoted the Vanguard sequel to the Call of Duty franchise in Nov 2021. 

Family Life

He married long time girlfriend Courtney in a ceremony in the summer of 2022. 

Associated With

He is a defenseman on the Toronto Maple Leafs along with fellow teammates Auston Matthews, Jake Muzzin, and Matt Murray.