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Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas ( Image via AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Elias Pettersson is considered one of the most skilled and composed young stars who has carved his name into glory in the NHL. Pettersson continues to be a central figure for the Vancouver Canucks both on and off the ice.
However, the talented Vancouver Canucks player have drawn attention off the ice as well. His relationship and secret marriage with model Katelyn Byrd has intrigued fans. Despite his quiet demeanor, Pettersson’s personal life and marriage continue to spark curiosity.
Uncovering the love life of Elias Pettersson and Katelyn Byrd
Katelyn Byrd is an American model and social media influencer who relocated from Wyoming to Los Angeles at the age of 17 to pursue modeling, and later ventured into real estate and other business interests.
Though nobody really knows about their dating history, it came into light when Katelyn was seen wearing a jacket with Pettersson’s name and number at a hockey event (the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in Sweden) earlier in 2025.
That’s when they came to know that they were together.
Elias Pettersson 1-on-1 | Canucks at Capitals (Oct 19, 2025)
Elias Pettersson and Katelyn Byrd’s marriage
Like their dating life, Elias Pettersson and Katelyn Byrd’s marriage was a very intimate affair. Elias Pettersson and Byrd quietly tied the knot in the summer of 2025. According to Swedish media reports and official records, the wedding took place in Sweden during the Midsummer weekend and was formally registered in July.
The couple’s marriage came after months of speculation among fans, who had noticed both wearing matching rings and sharing subtle hints online.
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However, months later, the Canuck’s star confirmed his marriage to Katelyn during the Canucks’ Jake Milford Charity Golf Tournament in September 2025. He admitted to being married and calling it, “the best day of my life.” No sooner di did he announce, fans and teammates congratulated him, celebrating his marriage with his long-time girlfriend.
Personal life and lifestyle of the couple
Regarding the couple’s life and lifestyle, Byrd, who has built a career in modeling, content creation, and real estate, believes in dividing their time between Vancouver and Sweden, balancing Pettersson’s NHL commitments with Byrd’s professional endeavors. It has been found that Byrd remains busy with her modeling and influencer gigs, while Pettersson is putting his energy into his NHL career with the Canucks.Also read: Who is Aleksander Barkov’s girlfriend Marie Bouzkova? A look inside the NHL star’s dating history and relationship