It’s no secret that celebrities often like to marry other famous people. And when it comes to hockey players, there are quite a few who have scored big with Hollywood stars and celebrity spouses.
The Canadian sport of ice hockey has produced some of the world’s finest athletes, many of whom are also incredibly popular among women. Over the years, numerous actresses, models and singers have tied the knot with their favourite NHL star or pro-hockey player.
One such couple is Hilary Rhoda and Sean Avery. Sports enthusiasts may remember Avery as being one of professional hockey’s most controversial players – but he managed to win Rhoda over nonetheless! The model married this former New York Ranger in 2015 after several years together.
Actresses Anna Paquin and Camilla Belle also hail from the land where winter sports reign supreme – Canada – so it comes as little surprise that they both wound up marrying famous hockey players. In fact, Belle became engaged to Toronto Maple Leafs centreman Joe Thornton back in 2004!
“Want to know about more celebrities who’ve partnered up with dashing athletes on ice? Keep reading for the full scoop!”
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Hollywood Meets Hockey
It’s always fascinating when celebrities from different worlds come together as a power couple. The glitz and glamour of Hollywood meeting the grit and determination of professional sports is truly something special.
“He’s seen me in all these sappy movies, and still loves me!” brags actress Hilary Duff about her husband, retired ice hockey player Mike Comrie.The couple met at a bar in 2007 via mutual friends, hit it off immediately and tied the knot four years later. Although he has hung up his skates for good since then, Comrie previously played with several NHL teams including Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins during his career.
“I get proud watching him sometimes, “ confesses singer Carrie Underwood on how impressed she was to watch her spouse Mike Fisher play ice hockey.Fisher began playing professionally overtime starting in 1998 until announcing his retirement in May 2018 after spending two seasons with the Nashville Predators; however Underwood often attends games to cheer along her man court side!
“I’m more nervous watching him than competing myself.” -said charming English Rose Pippa Middleton about bankable former pro James Matthews.
Pippa describes being driven around Scotland while looking out over lochs after returning post honeymoon where much reported newlyweds enjoyed an Arctic adventure just days before becoming husband-and-wife earlier this year.
So there you have it – three awesome celebrity relationships that demonstrate how great Hollywood stars can be married to their equally successful hockey player counterparts.From rom-coms to the rink: how these couples met and fell in love
Celebrities often find love with each other, but sometimes they meet their partners in unique ways. Several famous actresses have fallen for professional hockey players – here are some of their stories:
“I didn’t know anything about hockey, ” said actress Hilary Duff about her husband Mike Comrie, “but he took me out on the ice.”
Duff first met Comrie at a bar in 2007 and they quickly hit it off. Comrie had been playing professionally since 2000, mainly for Canadian teams like the Edmonton Oilers.
“She never knew I played pro, ” recalled actor Taylor Kitsch of his girlfriend Rachel McAdams. “None of her girlfriends watched sports so my name meant nothing to her.”
Kitsch played junior hockey before pursuing an acting career that eventually led him to star alongside McAdams in True Detective (2015). The two reportedly started dating soon afterward.
A few more examples include:- Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher – While filming That ’70s Show together, Kunis admitted she had a crush on then-teenage Kutcher. Eventually realizing they both liked one another, Mila would go onto marry now retired Jets centerman Chrisitan Okoye.
- Sofía Vergara & Joe Manganiello – These two hard-to-miss celebrities were married back in 2014 after being introduced by mutual friends. Before rising as Hollywood’s favorite lovable oaf thanks to performances like Magic Mike XXL and Pee-wee’s Big Holiday.
- Elisha Cuthbert & Dion Phaneuf – This star of iconic romcoms like The Girl Next Door and Happy Endings has been happily married to Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf since 2013. They first started house hunting in Prince Edward Island back in the summer of 2008.
These couples may come from different worlds, but they share a love that transcends their differences – both on and off the ice or stage.
A Match Made on the Ice
As ice hockey continues to grow in popularity, it’s no surprise that some celebrities have found love with professional hockey players.
An actress and two-time Academy Award nominee who fell for a Canadian-born NHL player is married to Dustin Brown. Nicole Brown has been seen cheering her husband from the stands since they got married in 2010.
“We met on our first day of college at Boston University and started dating shortly after…Six years later we were engaged.”
The iconic television host, singer, and performer, proudly shares how she was set up by mutual friends with former Edmonton Oilers’ Wayne Gretzky assistant coach Mike Fisher – Carrie Underwood revealing yes I do. “The first time I saw him playing hockey, “ shared Underwood, “I thought, ‘Oh my gosh.” That guy getting hit.’ The smile still never leaves his face though :).”
Mario Lemieux, Hall Of Fame Center assisted Jeff Gillooly AKA Tonya Harding’s ex-husband started their public lives together as sweethearts while he faced cancer challenges. They married less than two years from aquainting at Mario’s Pittsburgh Penguins Golf Tournament which benefits the charity foundation he ran including raising millions of dollars for medical research efforts. “It just sort of happened”, said Nathalie.“Mario came into my life when surprises didn’t happen all that often.” Six children give testament to their successful marriage despite one significant challenge they overcame.
The power couples who dominate the hockey world
Hockey is one of the most popular sports in North America. It also seems to attract some famous and successful significant others, creating a list of dynamic power couples that rock the ice on and off it. Here are some celebrities married to hockey players.
“Being married to an athlete can be demanding at times, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.”
One of these powerful unions is between retired American soccer player Abby Wambach and Canadian women’s national team forward Sarah Huffman. They met when they were playing for different teams in 2009 and tied the knot in 2013.
“There will always be sacrifices you have to make when you’re with somebody who has a career like this, but we’ve managed well, mainly because I’m very understanding about his job.”
Singer Carrie Underwood fell head over heels for Mike Fisher of the Ottawa Senators after meeting him backstage at one of her concerts back in 2008. The two got hitched four years later and now share two children together: Isaiah Michael Fisher (5) and Jacob Bryan Fisher (1).
“We both pay attention if someone says something derogatory toward me or tries to question my character during Phil’s games or events online”
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The hockey players who are the ultimate wingmen for their celebrity partners
It’s no surprise that professional athletes, especially those in high-impact sports like hockey, tend to attract some of the world’s most famous and successful individuals as romantic partners. Let’s take a closer look at which celebrities have tied the knot with talented hockey stars.
Dustin Johnson & Paulina Gretzky:
“Luckily I fell in love with a guy who is such an amazing athlete, ” said Paulina Gretzky about her husband, Dustin Johnson – who has won 24 PGA Tour titles since turning pro in 2007.
Candace Cameron Bure & Valeri Bure:
“Living life today because it’s far too short not to be happy, ” Candace wrote on Instagram alongside a photo from her wedding day with former NHL player Valeri Bure.”
P.K. Subban & Lindsey Vonn:
“I’m very lucky to have him. He’s obviously very supportive and strong-minded, ” said Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn of fiancé P.K. Subban, who was traded by Nashville Predators to New Jersey Devils ahead of last season…. “
Hockey isn’t just another sport; it requires discipline, strength and balance which inadvertently gives these sportsmen invaluable personality traits that extend off-the-rink making them desirable spouses or significant others.Dustin Johnson leads the pack when it comes to recognisable faces married to ice-wizards but there many more out there living out beautiful lives worth emulating.
When Worlds Collide
Celebrities often find love in unexpected places. In recent years, it seems that a few famous faces have fallen for hockey players and are now happily married.
Hilary Duff, best known for her role on Disney’s “Lizzie McGuire” and hit songs like “So Yesterday, ” first met her husband Mike Comrie at a restaurant in 2007. Mike is a retired NHL player who played with teams such as the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins. The two tied the knot in 2010 and share one child together, Luca Cruz Comrie.
“I always told myself I’d never date an athlete because they’re so busy with their careers, ” Hilary said during an interview with Talk Stoop. “But he got his way.”
Another celebrity-hockey power couple is Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf. Elisha is most well-known for playing Kim Bauer on Fox’s “24” while Dion is a former defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs among other teams. They began dating in 2008 before tying the knot six years later.
“We connected right away with our sense of humour and just sort of picking up where we left off after not seeing each other for months prior, ” Elisha shared about Dion during an interview with Cosmopolitan UK.
Last but certainly not least is actress Jasmine Tookes and her fiancé, Juan David Borrero. While Juan isn’t technically a professional hockey player, he does currently work as Director of Scouting & Development Video Analysis Technology Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
“Most people don’t expect me to be into hockey but my fiancé is Colombian and grew up in Florida where there wasn’t much exposure to the sport, ” Jasmine revealed during an interview with The Cut.
Regardless of their preferred sport, these happy couples prove that love can be found anywhere – even on the ice.
The challenges and rewards of blending two very different lifestyles
Blending two very different lifestyles can be quite challenging, whether you are a celebrity or not. When it comes to the world of celebrities, mixing with people from an entirely different background is common – some have even married athletes in vastly different fields such as soccer, basketball and ice hockey.
Marrying someone who has a completely contrasting lifestyle entails tackling immense adjustments that could take months if not years. It requires patience and might require one partner to give up something they love for their spouse’s interest.
“It takes a lot of courage to devote your life wholeheartedly to somebody else’s passion, ” says Michelle Obama about her marriage with now-retired basketball superstar Barack Obama.
An essential reward for merging lives is learning new things and adopting exciting aspects of each other’s worlds while maintaining mutual respect for distinct views or opinions. Hockey wives often deal with bizarre superstitions which some significant others find strange at first but later end up comprehending its significance. They also get exposed to rare occasions like meetups with fans before games adding flavor to their day-to-day routines.
Adjustment isn’t always smooth sailing either; however, contrary emotions may arise between partners leading them further apart instead of bringing them together because resolving differences’ might seem too complicated than merely having separate alone time activities say Hilary Duff due to past experiences watching her profession-music lead into divorce after five years old NHL hubby Mike Comrie retired.
“I don’t think anyone gets married thinking that they will get divorced someday.” said Duff concerning her previous failed relationship showing how uncertain these situations sometimes tend out.”In conclusion, challenges exist when combining disparate lifestyles regardless if you’re famous or live next door.Being open-minded ready do make sacrifices, and putting your partner first contribute to a successful long-term relationship that paysa gratifying return of experiencing new things and being with someone who makes you happy.
Hockey Wives Turned Celebrities
Being a hockey wife can be as glamorous as it is tough. While their husbands are busy skating on the ice, they have to balance their personal lives and careers while cheering them on from the sidelines. However, some of these wives have stolen the limelight themselves and became celebrities in their own right.
The following celebrity couples prove that even when you’re married to an NHL player, there’s so much more to your identity than just being his better half:
Gisele Bündchen – Tom Brady’s Wife“I think we’ve been through a lot in our relationship, but I think that’s helped us grow closer together.”
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen may be famous for strutting down runways all over the world but she tied the knot with NFL quarterback Tom Brady back in 2009 after meeting him on a blind date. Even though her husband doesn’t play hockey, he’s enough of a sports legend himself!
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau – Justin Trudeau’s Wife “For each one of us here today having had mothers who struggled with mental health issues, let us vow to break that silence as women—let’s open up conversations.”
Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau served as Quebec correspondent for various Canadian news stations before marrying Justin Trudeau – former Prime Minister of Canada. With her eloquent speeches advocating social causes like gender equality or discussing her journey with bulimia and depression has made Sophie an icon not only within Canada but around the world.
Jenna Fischer – James Gunn’s ex-wife “From my perspective what really happened is that our relationship ended and he took the script with him like any person would take their stuff when a relationship ends.”
Although they split up back in 2008, Jenna Fischer – best known for her role as Pam Beesly on “The Office” has been married to James Gunn, who used to play Division III hockey while attending Saint Louis University. Since then Gunn found his calling in filmmaking – directing Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy.
Beyond national stereotypes or societal expectations, these women continue carving out successful paths for themselves independently- demonstrating how strong and dynamic women can be whether it’s through pursuing law degrees (like Paulina Gretzky) creating high-end fashion lines like Katherine LaNasa does or being accomplished actresses such as Dakota Johnson.
How these women used their platform to become successful businesswomen and TV stars
Celebrities are known for their glamorous lifestyles, but some have taken advantage of the spotlight to launch successful careers as entrepreneurs and media personalities. In particular, several women who are married to hockey players have parlayed their relationships into big business ventures.
Kimberly Alexis Kardashian West is perhaps the most famous example of a celebrity spouse turned media mogul. Her marriage to former NHL player Kris Humphries was short-lived, but it helped catapult her family’s reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” to new heights of popularity.
“People started really caring about our personal lives because we’re so close, “ Kardashian once said in an interview.
Kardashian has since established herself as a fashion icon, beauty influencer, and social media powerhouse – all thanks in part to that initial boost from her stint as Mrs. Humphries.
The same can be said for actress Hilary Duff, who began dating retired hockey player Mike Comrie in 2007 before marrying him in 2010 (though they’ve since split). During this time, she leveraged her fame by launching a line of young adult novels inspired by her own experiences growing up as a child star – which became bestsellers almost instantly.
“I took everything I had learned from my life…and put it on paper”, Duff explained during an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2014.
In addition to writing career success stories like these abound within the world of female celebrities connected to pro-hockey players: take Elisha Cuthbert hosting “Popular Mechanics”on Canada’s The Globe Channel or Anna Kournikova producing wellness supplement products after falling out of professional tennis at a young age. Despite its glamour, the world of celebrity is still dominated by hardworking entrepreneurs who have found ways to channel their fame into lucrative careers beyond Hollywood.
Love on the Road
Hockey players are known for being tough and rugged, but they also have a softer side – many of them are happily married to some famous faces. Let’s take a look at which celebrities said “I do” to their hockey player partners.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend:“We just click, ” Chrissy has said about her husband, NHL player turned NBC Sports analyst, John.”Dating someone in any field is already difficult enough as it is. It’s hard when you get people judging your relationship on things that have nothing to do with your actual relationship.”
The couple started dating back in 2007 and tied the knot four years later.
Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf:“The best thing I ever did was find someone who wanted all the same things out of life as I did”, Elisha shared about her marriage to former Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf.
The actress-turned-host has been married since 2013, after having dated for five years beforehand.
Kristen Cavallari and Jay Cutler:“Sometimes relationships just don’t work out & that’s ok. Everyone kind of puts pressure on needing to have everything figured out…you can love each other but not have long-term compatibility”, Kristen acknowledged during an interview on Very Cavallari about her split from ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler before reuniting last year.
The reality star began dating Cutler back in 2010 before eventually tying the knot in 2013; however by April 2020 their breakup news had shocked fans (and trolls).
In Conclusion..
Lots more celebrity-hockey pairings exist, proving love on the road is a real thing no matter where you are.
How these couples make long distance relationships work during the grueling hockey season
The life of a professional athlete can be incredibly demanding, both mentally and physically. This is especially true for those who play hockey at the highest level – the NHL.
With an 82-game schedule spread over seven months in different cities across North America, it’s no surprise that many players find themselves in long-distance relationships with their partners.
“It takes communication, trust, and understanding.”– Julianne Hough on making her relationship with husband Brooks Laich work during his time playing for the Washington Capitals
So how do these couples manage to keep their love alive while apart for extended periods?
For starters, many rely heavily on technology to stay connected. From FaceTime calls to text messages to social media posts – anything that helps them feel close despite being miles apart.
“Staying in touch through technology has been helpful”– Elisha Cuthbert discussing her marriage to defenseman Dion Phaneuf of the Los Angeles Kings
In addition to staying connected digitally, some couples also plan visits around games or road trips so they can spend quality time together whenever possible.
“We’ve kind of figured out our routine now… we see each other as much as we can when he’s here (in LA)and I go out there sometimes too.”Jessica Stam talking about her relationship with former New Jersey Devil Aaron Voros .
All of this requires patience and understanding from both parties involved. Sacrifices are made on both sides – missed holidays or important events happen all the time due to scheduling conflicts- but ultimately what keeps these couples together in the end is their love for each other.
As actress and singer Hilary Duff has said about her marriage to former NHL player Mike Comrie:
“We both understand where we’re at…it’s been a really long time now. You know, relationships are hard.” (Hilary addressing being in a long distance relationship with Mike even after they married) .
Summary
In conclusion, making long-distance relationships work requires strong communication, understanding, patience and trust. It can be tough but these celebrity couples have found ways to make it work by staying connected digitally through technology while planning visits based around games so quality alone time cannot take up most of their schedule during the grueling hockey season.Frequently Asked Questions
Which celebrity is married to Mike Fisher?
The country music star Carrie Underwood has been married to retired ice hockey player Mike Fisher since July 10th, 2010. The couple first met backstage at one of her concerts in 2008 after being set up by their mutual friend due to both being from small towns approximately three hours away from each other.
What actress is married to Brooks Laich?
Born Julianne Alexandra Hough known professionally as Julianne Hough tied the knot with NHL player Brooks Laich on July 8th, 2017 in Idaho (US). Both are accomplished athletes: while he played for multiple teams across several seasons including almost a decade-long career highlihted by his time at Washington Capitals hocky team, she won two professional dance competitions during her days on Dancing With The Stars TV show where she worked also as Judge.
Who is married to PK Subban?
Olympic gold medalist skier Lindsey Vonn got engaged with New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K Subban back in August of last year,. Despite postponing expected nuptials this summer because COVID-19 pandemic restrictions currently active worldwide hitting initially scheduled dates, the couple is happy and recently announced creating own reality TV series on Amazon Prime platform where they’ll share ups and downs their lives in public despite different professional careers.
Which celebrity is married to Justin Abdelkader?
The Detroit Red Wings player Justin Abdelkader tied the knot with Julie Leshkevich back on August 10th, 2013