Who Is Brooke Hogan's Husband? All About NHL Star Steven Oleksy

Mar. 15, 2025

Brooke Hogan in 2019; Steve Oleksy in 2018.Photo:John Shearer/WireImage; John Cordes/NHLI via Getty

John Shearer/WireImage; John Cordes/NHLI via Getty

Brooke Hogan andSteven Oleksyare parents!

TheHogan Knows Bestreality star and the former NHL playerwelcomed fraternal twinson Jan. 15, after secretly getting married in June 2022.

Hogan waited until January 2024 to officially introduce her “husband” to her followers onInstagram.

“Here he is, people: The kindest, sweetest badass you’ll ever meet.I’m really lucky. God did me a solid on this one,” she wrote. Oleksy echoed his wife’s praises in the comment section: “You have taught me so much about what ‘real’ means and what truly matters in life. I love you!”

So who is Brooke Hogan’s husband? Here’s everything to know about Steven Oleksy and his relationship with the reality star.

He grew up in Michigan

Steven Oleksy with his family.Steven Oleksy/Instagram

Steven Oleksy/Instagram

Oleksy was born toparents Andrew and Susan Oleksyon Feb. 4, 1986, in Chesterfield Township, Mich., according toa bio.

He graduated from L’Anse Creuse High School-North in 2004 and is the first alumni to become a professional athlete, per theschool’s website. Olesky was inducted into the high school’s Hall of Fame in 2022 and he celebrated the special moment with his family, sharing photos of the night afterwardon Instagram.

He went on to attend Lake Superior State University, where he played on the ice hockey team. Oleksy graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing.

He played professional ice hockey

Steve Oleksy in 2018.Stephane Dube /Getty

Stephane Dube /Getty

Oleksy is a former professional ice hockey player, who most recently played for theOrlando Solar Bearsin the ECHL during the 2022-23 season.

He made his debut with the Las Vegas Wranglers at the end of the 2008-09 ECHL season and went on to play for severalECHLandAHL teams, like the Idaho Steelheads, Hershey Bears and San Diego Gulls.

HisNHL experienceincludes playing for the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. He was a member of the team when the Penguins won the Stanley Cup in 2016.

He married Hogan in Florida in 2022

Brooke Hogan and Steve Oleksy in a January 2024 selfie.Brooke Hogan Oleksy/Instagram

Brooke Hogan Oleksy/Instagram

Hogan and Oleksy tied the knot on June 8, 2022 — news that was kept secret until the end of 2023 and that she later confirmed on Instagram in January 2024.

“A rare sighting of the husband. We like to keep to ourselves, but somehow the news is out. 🤷🏼‍♀️,” she captioned a black-and-white photo with Oleksy.

The former singer added, “Thank you for all the kind words of celebration and encouragement. We feel so blessed. Thank you for being kind. ☺️ Now back to our regularly scheduled privacy. 😎😎.”

He likes to keep his relationship with Hogan private

Steven Oleksy celebrating his birthday in 2021.Steven Oleksy/Instagram

Hogan and Oleksy have not shared how they met or when they began dating, and the former hockey pro has voiced that he intends to keep their marriage out of the limelight.

After news of their nuptials were confirmed in January 2024, Oleksy shared a few thoughtson X(formerly known as Twitter.)

“I value privacy on a deep level, but I guess some secrets are just too amazing to hide forever,” he wrote. “Somehow the news got out, so I just wanted to thank everyone for the love and support. Especially the journalists who chose positivity and kindness.”

He’s a business owner

Steven Oleksy at Jets Pizza in 2024.Steven Oleksy/Instagram

Oleksy founded the Eastside Elite Hockey League in 2008 as a men’s summer ice hockey league for players of all ages, including professional levels.

In 2019, the Eastside Elite Hockey League rebranded toESE Hockeyand has expanded to include multiple other divisions. According to ESE’s website, they offer hockey tournament experiences in Florida and Michigan, plus golf challenges and community events that fundraise for various organizations.

He says Hogan “enhances” his life

Brooke Hogan in 2017.Eric Catarina/Getty

Eric Catarina/Getty

Although Oleksy is planning to keep his marriage private, he did share heartfelt words about Hogan after the news broke of their secret nuptials. The athlete opened up about the qualities he admires in his wifeon Instagram.

Oleksy added, “We’re gonna stay as low key as possible, but we are proud of our marriage and loving the journey we are on. ❤️ @mizzhogan.”

He and Hogan welcomed twins

Steven Oleksy and Brooke Hogan with their twins.Brooke Oleksy/Instagram

Brooke Oleksy/Instagram

On Jan. 15, 2025, Hogan and Oleksy welcomed fraternal twins: Oliver Andrew and Molly Gene.

source: people.com