Away from the glitter of the Stanley Cup and crowds roaring deliriously, many NHL stars find the greatest cheerleaders in their partners. These relationships of extraordinary travels, enduring patience, and immense love stand as fascinating love stories worthy of narration. Sometimes in silent support or social media glitz, some of these women are stars in their own right, reminding us all that behind every hockey great lies equally great love stories full of joy, resilience, and warmth.
Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle: A life partner from a cousin of a teammate
The Edmonton Oilers superstar, Connor McDavid, found just a little more than success on the ice- now he has found, truly, a forever kind of love with interior designer Lauren Kyle. Their love started as a connection through Kyle’s cousin, a former teammate of McDavid. Years later, they were married in a lavish, ten-day extravaganza in Muskoka, Canada, on July 27, 2024. Stylish and down-to-earth, the couple continues to fascinate hockey fans and lifestyle followers alike.
Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins: A glitzy foreign engagement
An Edmonton Oilers center, Draisaitl, popped the question to Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins in July 2024 amid the dreamy backdrop of the romantic Mediterranean isle of Mallorca. Following 2019, the two have allowed their relationship to slowly mature behind the dents of such prominent careers. Celeste has the glamour of TV and film, while Leon brings the rigorous grind of professional sports into his life. The picture-perfect proposal was set with ocean views and the warm skies of the Mediterranean. Fans are now awaiting.
Tyler Seguin and Kate Seguin: A new beginning
Tyler Seguin retains a quiet place in history: He is the forward for the Dallas Stars. He and the entrepreneur Kate Kirchof began very quietly to build their life together before finally celebrating their love with a grand wedding in the Bahamas in July 2023. Tyler proposed in Greece in 2022: a perfectly romantic gesture befitting a couple so entwined in travels and adventures. Set to have their very first little bundle of joy arriving in January 2025, a new phase of life to tie their bond even further. While everything about their first meeting is kept tightly away from public eyes, their binding love and growing family have only endeared them more to the NHL clientele.
Matthew Tkachuk & Ellie Connell: An intimate proposal at sea
Matt Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers and Stanley Cup champion proposed to Ellie Connell in spring 2024 aboard a yacht, combining privacy with some elegance. Known to be a shy individual when it comes to his life, the plans for their engagement were thrown out the window when snaps from Ellie’s private Instagram graced the internet. Ellie, a travel adviser of sorts, has been with Tkachuk since at least 2022 and is quite often with him behind the scenes. They’ve built this love with discretion and generosity, which forms the very element that makes them such a grounded kind of couple in the limelight.
Mitch Marner and Stephanie LaChance: Childhood bonds reunited
The Toronto Maple Leafs superstar winger and Stephanie LaChance share this very unusual bond from childhood. They grew apart during school days, but life found ways to bring them together again in their adult lives. The couple was rekindled through mutual friends, becoming an official couple in 2019. Mitch Marner proposed in 2022, and their wedding took place in 2023 amidst the beauty of Ontario. Stephanie is a model and influencer who has always seen Marner through thick and thin. Their love story is re-intertwined with an explanation of luck, timing, and the reunion of an opportunity that went through distance and time.Also Read: Connor McDavid and Draisaitl Leon injury update: Oilers face major setback as the star players have been sidelined for a week
Love that lingers beyond the ice
These stories of love offer more than just a glimpse into the personal lives of NHL stars—they showcase the quiet strength, devotion, warmth, tribute, and support that their professional success is based on. Whether lavish weddings, proposals under the Mediterranean skies, or relationships maturing from childhood memories, all stories certify that these guys have a hockey love that finds its way to the score sheet somewhere.
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