Loud and Proud NHL Swifties: Hockey Stars Who Love Taylor Swift
Finally owning her own music? Better than revenge. In honor of Taylor Swift owning the masters of her first six albums, let's talk NHL Swifties. Now, if you've been paying attention to sports at all since Travis made Taylor a friendship bracelet, you've heard the haters hate, hate, hate, hate on Taylor for turning the sports world on its head. Why they gotta be so mean? They want to know why athletes are being asked about Taylor Swift. Why? Because the people want to know, and our favorite NHL players have answers. Here are some of our fave Swifties that grace the ice!
Brad Marchand: Fearless on the Ice, Fearless for Taylor
The latest addition to the Florida Panthers is a dedicated Swiftie, and he isn't shy about it. Marchand is a highly polarizing player; you either love him or hate him. He has a reputation for licking other players' faces on the ice, which shows he is fearless. He truly is an iconic figure of his era.
Brock Nelson: Father, Center, Swiftie
Brock Nelson, father of 4, center for the Colorado Avalanche, former New York Islander and Swiftie. Better yet, the man has good taste, with "Cruel Summer" being one of his favorite songs. Nelly credits his daughter for introducing him to becoming a true Taylor fan, and we love to hear it. Taylor Swift has really brought fathers and daughters together in every sports league, including the NFL and NHL. Next up, the world.
Cole Caufield: Canadian, Committed, and Cruel Summer Obsessed
This Canadian cutie, specifically a Montreal Canadien, is also a big Taylor Swift fan. He can name at least two songs from every single Taylor Swift album. Can you? Before wearing the number 13 in honor of Johnny Gaudreau, Caufield wore the number 22. Can you guess his favorite era? *wink* Even better, he took a Taylor Swift party bus to the Eras Tour, so he definitely understands the vibes!
Jessica Campbell: Coaching with Swiftie Power
Jessica Campbell, the first full-time female coach in NHL history, is a fan of Taylor Swift. Are we surprised? Not at all! Campbell embodies what it means to be a "girls' girl," which is just one of the many reasons we admire her. As the assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken, she is a trailblazer, an icon, and a role model for many. We love to see a woman breaking barriers behind the bench! Here at Sportsish, we celebrate Coach Campbell. Long live the queen!
Trevor Zegras: Ducks and Love Stories
Quack quack, this Anaheim Duck is a Swiftie! We love a man who knows all the words of Love Story because who doesn't love a good singalong?
The NHL and Taylor Swift on Social Media
Thanks to the NHL's TikTok, we now have some of the best players in the game sharing their favorite songs. The NHL certainly knows what fans want to see, and for that, we are grateful. Some players, like Aleksander Barkov, might be hesitant to admit it, but we suspect they protest too much. I bet there are a few Taylor Swift songs secretly featured on their warm-up playlists!