NHL players aren’t too different from your favorite Marvel Heroes. Let’s take a look at some of the best hockey players in the world and which Marvel Universe superhero they most closely resemble.
NHL fans and Marvel fans are quite similar. They’re both extremely passionate. Hockey is steadily growing around the world and NHL fans support their favorite NHL players while Marvel fans support their favorite Marvel heroes anyway they can. So it’s not a surprise these two universes overlap a little bit.
Hockey players are elite athletes in peak physical condition. Sounds just like a super hero. Heroes perform superhuman feats of strength and speed. Ever see Connor McDavid fly down the ice or Zdeno Chara deal out a bone crushing hit?
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Victor Hedman – Thor
There are so many similarities between Thor and Victor Hedman, you’d think Hedman actually is Thor. Both are extremely handsome and athletic. Though Thor can blend into society on Earth, as he proved in recent Marvel Universe films, Thor has a very intimidating presence when he’s ready to battle. Likewise, Hedman isn’t someone to be messed with on the ice.
Now, let’s address the obvious connection. Hedman plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thor is the god of thunder. This is more than just a mere coincidence. Thor wields his infamous hammer and uses it as his weapon of choice. Hedman is equally proficient with his hockey stick, which is roughly as big as Thor’s hammer.
Another important quality of Thor is his charisma and confidence. Remember, Thor was powerless in Avengers: Infinity War until he got his hammer back. Hedman radiates confidence and charisma as well, though he does so in an admittedly more subtle manner than Thor does.
Hedman has a well-rounded game, but his power is his calling card. His slap shot is legendary and getting hit by a 6’6″223-pound force of nature has got to hurt quite a bit. Hedman might not rely on his power quite as much as Thor, but if he uses his power, good luck beating him.