Jake Oettinger mom Kelly Oettinger raised three kids in Lakeville Minnesota. Oettinger is a goaltender for Dallas Stars in the NHL.
The 6 feet 5 inches tall Jake starred with a match-winning save in the final seconds against Minnesota Wild in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The team captain Jamie Benn who himself provided a crucial assist to Tyler Seguin, was full of praise for the splendid performance of Otter.
Apart from deciding the fate of the team, the night became extra special for the goalie with the presence of his beloved old folks including grandma in attendance to cheer for him. Needless to say, they were immensely proud of what they saw from their boy.
Jake was initially picked by Dallas Stars alongside left-winger Jason Robertson in the 2017 NHL Draft. Three years later, he made his league debut against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second game of the 2020 Western Conference Final.
The 6 feet 5 inches tall goalie later signed a three-year contract worth $12 million with the Stars. Jake has played a total of 139 games in the NHL with an impressive .916 save percentage to date.
Jake Oettinger Parents
Jake Oettinger parents are Chris Oettinger and Kelly Oettinger. Jake was born to them on December 18, 1998.
The Stars goaltender attended Lakeville North High School and played for Boston University during his collegiate days.
Both the old folks are immensely supportive of his hockey career and motivated him to pursue the sport from an early age. In fact, it all started with a simple question from Jake to his father asking if he can try out hockey.
Chris instantly agreed and encouraged Otter assuring him that he will be there to assist in each and every step. Initially, he switched between goaltender and defencemen, and by the age of 12, he figured out being better as a goalie.
Otter was a massive fan of Marc-Andre Fleury while growing up and really looked after him as an idol. Kelley had gifted Jake a Fleury Fathead in his childhood which actually hung in the room throughout the early years.
Years later, he not only played against his childhood hero but also received a stick from Fleury during the match against Chicago in Feb 2022.
Chris and Kelly Are Proud of Jake
The Oettinger couple was full of emotions when Jake made his first NHL start against Detroit Red Wings with the victory on January 28, 2021.
They were in the arena with other seventy-five household members, relatives, and friends to witness their boy relish the childhood dream of playing in the NHL.
Since then, they never miss out on the opportunity to visit the ice rink and support their offspring. Kelly frequently shares the accomplishments of her son on socials, most notably Twitter. Although she has an Instagram account, she has kept it private to only close acquaintances.
Jake Oettinger dad often speaks with pride in the media saying not many people get a chance to watch their sons play in the NHL.
Chris reinstates how the hard work and dedication of years have finally paid off as Jake continues to shine with his spectacular performances.
Jake Oettinger Family Life
Jake has two younger siblings Thomas Oettinger and Kendall Oettinger. Thomas is the youngest member in the lineage of three.
In an interview with the Athletic, the Dallas goaltender spoke about his little kinfolks being his favorite people in the entire world.
His sister Kendall is currently ten years old whereas Thomas is eight. Kendall loves going out shopping, buying new clothes, eating ice cream, and hanging out. Otter cherishes spending quality time with the little ones and often takes them for a day out.
Jake Oettinger brother Thomas is also passionate about sports and often plays knee hockey in a reserved makeshift arena in the home. Apart from that, Thomas also prefers playing football and buying gift cards for video games.
Furthermore, they also played a game of laser tag at the Mall of America in Bloomington last year. Otter is more than pleased to spoil his siblings for a day and feels amazing to let them do all of the things they want to do.
Both Kendall and Thomas often attend the arena to cheer for their athlete brother and watch his matches on television during the schooldays.
Jake Oettinger Girlfriend
Jake Oettinger is currently in a close-knit relationship with Kennedi Schumacher. The adorable couple started dating on 5 October 2019.
They know each other from the very early days and their staggering bond gradually turned into resounding love with the passage of time.
Jake has been pretty open about his affinity and shared a handful of Schumacher's photos on social media sites. The Dallas goaltender has not missed out on wishing her a happy birthday for the last three years via Instagram.
The duo are enormously close and often go out for vacations together. They relished quality time on the beach of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in June 2021. Likewise, Kennedi also posted a series of awesome photos of their trip to the Lake of the Ozarks on her socials.
Kennedi was born on June 3, 1999 to Gina Mancini Schumacher. The gorgeous lady also has a younger brother named Tucker Schumacher.
Schumacher is an avid Instagram user and also uses the platform to promote clothing brands apart from showcasing her exquisite photos.
She is an active member of the Dallas Stars Wags squad and often attends the arena during matchdays to cheer for her hubby and the team.
