CONGRATULATIONS: Oilers Key Player Zach Hyman and Wife Celebrate Wedding Anniversary, Zach Surprises His Wife with a Big Announcement
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – Love was in the air as Edmonton Oilers’ star forward Zach Hyman and his wife, Alannah Hyman, celebrated their wedding anniversary in heartwarming fashion this week. The couple, known for their quiet strength and loving bond, marked the special day with a private celebration that quickly made headlines after Hyman surprised his wife with a life-changing announcement.
The power couple, who tied the knot in 2019, have consistently shown fans what commitment and partnership look like, both on and off the ice. As they celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, friends, family, and fans took to social media to shower them with love and well wishes.
But the biggest moment came not from a post or a dinner, but from Zach Hyman himself. During a cozy anniversary dinner reportedly held at one of Edmonton’s finest restaurants, the NHL winger stunned his wife with a heartfelt speech—and then presented her with a gift that left her in joyful tears: the announcement that he had secured the rights to adapt and co-produce one of her favorite novels into a film, a passion project they had talked about for years.
According to sources close to the couple, Alannah, a graduate in arts and literature and a longtime book lover, had always dreamed of seeing this specific book turned into a film. Zach, who has authored children’s books and has deep ties to the creative world outside hockey, had quietly been working behind the scenes for over a year to make that dream come true.
“It wasn’t just a gift—it was a gesture that showed how much he listens, how much he supports her dreams, and how invested he is in their shared life,” said one family friend. “This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment thing. Zach worked on this in between games, training sessions, and during the offseason. That’s love.”
The couple also shared a few glimpses of their anniversary celebration on social media. In one touching post, Zach wrote:
“Five years ago today, I married the love of my life. Every year with you gets better. Thank you for being my rock, my muse, and my best friend. Can’t wait for what’s ahead—especially this surprise I’ve been keeping!”
Fans were overjoyed to see such a heartfelt and personal side of the Oilers forward, whose performances on the ice have been nothing short of heroic. In the 2024-2025 NHL season, Hyman has continued to solidify his role as one of Edmonton’s most reliable scorers and leaders, contributing heavily to the team’s playoff hopes.
The timing of the celebration could not have been more perfect. With the team enjoying a brief break before a crucial stretch of games, Hyman made the most of his time off to show appreciation for the woman who’s stood beside him through all of life’s ups and downs.
Reactions across the NHL and broader sports world were overwhelmingly positive. Teammates like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl reportedly congratulated the couple in the locker room and on social media, with many calling Hyman’s move “classy,” “deeply romantic,” and “proof that real love exists even in the high-stakes world of professional sports.”
The Edmonton Oilers organization also released a short statement congratulating the Hymans on their anniversary, praising Zach not just for his performance on the ice, but for being a “class-act ambassador of the team and the city.”
As the Oilers gear up for a pivotal point in the season, fans are drawing inspiration from Zach Hyman’s personal milestone. In a time when sports headlines are often filled with trades, contracts, and controversies, it’s moments like this that remind us of the human stories behind the players—stories of love, thoughtfulness, and the enduring power of shared dreams.
Here’s to many more years of happiness for Zach and Alannah Hyman—and perhaps a blockbuster film on the horizon!