Adorable NHL Dads and Their Irresistible Hockey Fan Kids
These NHL superstars, including Alex Ovechkin and William Karlsson, are not only proud parents off the ice, but they also have the most adorable hockey cheering sections in their children Find out which other hot NHL dads are raising future hockey stars!
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If there existed a Stanley Cup for parenting, undoubtedly these NHL all-stars would emerge as victors.
In regard to this matter, Alex Ovechkin, the athlete from the Washington Capitals, is a proud father to his sons Ilya and Sergei, whom he shares with his wife, Nastasiya Ovechkina. The presence of Alex and Nastasiya's boys has been a common sight in the stands, yet they don't impose their desires on their children to pursue a career in hockey, like their father.
Nastasiya shared with Hello! Magazine Russia in 2022 that Sergei has a genuine passion for hockey, but they never imposed the sport on him. His interest in hockey developed naturally, thanks in large part to his father's influence. Sergei has been attending matches since he was a baby, and it has always fascinated him. Apart from hockey, he also has a fondness for football and finds tennis to be effortless. Additionally, his grandmother, Tatyana Nikolaevna Ovechkina, who is an Olympian, plays basketball with him.
In June, just a month before his NHL team, the Vegas Golden Knights, won the 2023 Stanley Cup, William Karlsson became a father for the first time. His wife, Emily Ferguson, gave birth to their son, Beckham, in May. Karlsson's joy of becoming a dad coincided with his team's remarkable achievement.
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These Hot NHL Dads Have the Cutest Hockey Cheering Sections in Their Children
If there was a Stanley Cup for parenting, surely these NHL all-stars would win it all.
Washington Capitals player Alex Ovechkin shares two sons, Ilya and Sergei, with his wife Nastasiya. Although they have been seen in the stands, the couple does not push their children to pursue hockey like their father. Nastasiya mentioned in an interview with Hello! Magazine Russia in 2022 that while Sergei enjoys hockey, they have never forced him to play. However, Alex's influence as a professional hockey player has fueled Sergei's interest in the sport. From a young age, Sergei has attended matches and finds them fascinating. In addition to hockey, he is also passionate about football and has a natural talent for tennis. Furthermore, Alex's mother, Tatyana Nikolaevna Ovechkina, an Olympian, plays basketball with Sergei, further contributing to his active lifestyle.
In June 2023, William Karlsson, a player for the Vegas Golden Knights, became a father for the first time. His wife, Emily Ferguson, gave birth to their son, Beckham, in May. Karlsson expressed his excitement and gratitude on Instagram in October, sharing a photo with Beckham at the Golden Knights' home stadium as they celebrated the raising of the Stanley Cup Championship banner. He referred to the past year as unforgettable and expressed his eagerness for the team to repeat their success. Karlsson ended his post with a cheer for the Golden Knights, saying "GO KNIGHTS GO!!!" ️
Keep scrolling to see photos of the biggest hockey stars and their children:
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Alex Ovechkin
Alex was joined by Nastasiya and their sons on the ice in March 2023.
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William Karlsson
Karlsson and Ferguson, who wed in July 2022, couldn’t resist placing one-month-old Beckham inside the Stanley Cup after the Golden Knights won the championship.
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Brock Nelson
The New York Islanders center spotted his son and daughter, whom he shares with Karley Sylvester, at a December 2021 match.
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Tage Thompson
Thompson, who plays for the Buffalo Sabres, welcomed son Brooks in July 2022 with wife Rachel Thompson. They announced in June 2023 that they are expecting baby No. 2.
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David Pastrnak
The Boston Bruins athlete’s partner, Rebecca Rohlsson, gave birth to daughter Freya in June 2023.
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Carey Price
The Montreal Canadiens goalie and his wife, Angela Price, share two daughters and a son.
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Brendan Smith
Smith’s son and daughter, clad in his New Jersey Devils merch, waved to him from the stands in October 2022.
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Alex Wennberg
Seattle Kraken's prominent player,
Alex Wennberg
, and his wife Felicia Wennberg, welcomed their first child, Rio. Interestingly, just a month prior to the commencement of the NHL season in October 2023, the couple joyfully shared the news of their second baby on the way.
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Robin Lehner
Lehner, a player for the Golden Knights, accompanied his two children to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Lennox and Zoe delightedly sported jerseys that proudly displayed "Daddy" on the back while they enjoyed the game alongside James, the son of teammate Jonathan Marchessault.
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Jay Beagle
The Capitals center hugged his two sons, whom he shares with wife Ashley Beagle, to the 2018 Stanley Cup. (Jay and Ashley also have a daughter.)
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Andy Greene
The New York Islanders athlete and wife Rachel Greene share three kids.
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John Carlson
The Capitals star and his wife, Gina Carlson, are parents of four: Lucca, Rudy, Sawyer and Bella.
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Jonathan Marchessault
Jonathan and his wife Alexandra Marchessault often accompany their children James, Victoria, Will, and Henry John to his hockey games. After his team, the Golden Knights, emerged victorious in the 2023 Stanley Cup, the little ones were even granted the opportunity to step onto the ice.
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Josh Bailey
Bailey and Megan McTeague, proud parents of sons Wyatt and Mack and daughter Blake, have established a cherished routine with their children surrounding Bailey's hockey career. According to Bailey's mom, Donna, Mack shows a deep affection for his dad's jerseys, even sleeping in one every night. The family, including Megan's relatives during quarantine, happily gathers around the garage TV, clad in their Islanders apparel, to watch Bailey in action. At the tender age of 4, Wyatt shows a keen interest in seeing his father on television, and Mack is equally enamored. When Bailey scores, the children joyfully sing the Josh Bailey song, a heartwarming display of their unwavering support for their daddy's success.
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Patrick Marleau
In February 2023, Marleau's post-retirement ceremony was attended by his wife, Christina Marleau, and their four sons. With the entire family in attendance, they witnessed the #12 San Jose Sharks jersey of Marleau being elevated to the rafters just before a game.
