#NYR", "Rangers' Mika Zibanejad earns NHL's First Star of opening week", "Zibanejad becomes third Ranger to score five goals in win over Caps", "Rangers' Mika Zibanejad: Explodes for Hat Trick, Six points", "Mika Zibanejad Scores another Hat Trick as Rangers Rout Flyers", "Zibanejad agrees to eight-year contract extension with Rangers", "Rangers Mika Zibanejad voted in to All-Star Game, will not attend", "Mika Zibanejad Named to NHL All-Star Game as One of "Last Men In", "Sweden Won the World Junior Hockey Championship and the Announcers Enjoyed It", "Father's life provides Mika Zibanejad with perspective | The Hockey News", "Rangers' Mika Zibanejad releases first song, and it's surprisingly good", "An Iranian playing hockey in the NHL? As far as his marital status is concerned, he is yet to be married but reportedly, he is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend, Nathalie Boucher. Standing in the lobby of a hotel in downtown Minneapolis the day after his son was picked in the first round of the NHL draft by the Ottawa Senators, Mehrdad Zibanejad seemed rather oblivious to . FACT CHECK: Dave Ramsey Made a Statement About America Online, FACT CHECK: CIA Director Gina Haspel Found Dead, FACT CHECK: Kwik Trip Launches Kwik Strip Gentlemens Clubs, Meet Sian Nickson, Los Angeles Kings Pro, Adrian Kempes Girlfriend, Meet Lukas Van Ness Girlfriend and Cole Kmets Sister, Frankie Kmet, Meet Seattle Kraken LW Tye Kartyes Girlfriend, Monik Pigeau, Meet Commanders DE Chase Youngs Girlfriend, Sophie Piteo, Meet Sacramento Kings SF Harrison Barnes Wife, Brittany Barnes, Meet St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Ryan Helsleys Wife, Alex Helsley, Meet Boston Celtics Guard Marcus Smarts Fiance, Maisa Hallum. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. He was called up to Ottawa on 28 January 2013, and played in his first NHL game of the season on 29 January against the Washington Capitals, a game in which he was selected as the first star. Contrary to being spotted together at many places, they haven't shared the picture in their social media accounts yet. [30], Internationally, Zibanejad has represented Sweden at both the under-18 and junior levels. Guests of the Karlsson wedding, including former Ottawa Senator Mika Zibanejad, centre, arrive at the National Gallery of Canada on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. His father converted to Christianity from Islam. A very skilled center/winger with good hands and a terrific eye for the game. Mehrdad frequently attends the game to cheer for Mika and his team. NHL Standard. [33] His father, Mehrdad, is from Iran and his mother, Ritva, is from Paltamo, Finland. Craig Anderson, Cody Ceci, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Dion Phaneuf, Kyle Turris, Clarke MacArthur and Fredrik Claesson were in attendance. Become a Stathead. "I haven't gotten one noise complaint, though, so it's working out." He is seated behind a desktop computer, eyes. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. As of 2022, Mika Zibanejad currently plays for the New York Rangers as their center. He was also the fourth in franchise history to score six or more points in that span. It was a bit unfortunate that I would get it just before the season started, I had only had one training then. Zibanejad has won the internal shooting league four years in a row and despite not having spent more than five seasons in the New York Rangers, he is the longest in the team after the American Chris Kreider. He is a Canadian television host on several HGTV/HGTV Canada shows. Zibanejad, Shesterkin lock up Rangers' shootout win. On 25th July 2017, he reportedly signed a 5 year/ $26,750,000 contract, including $26,750,000 guaranteed with New York Rangers. Zibanejad proposed to Helin in August 2020.