Mattias Ekholm wife Ida Bjornstad married on June 19, 2020. Ida worked as a presenter and was previously employed at TV4.
The Edmonton Oilers defenceman first crossed paths with Ida during a Give to a Sports event that she started in 2015. After their initial meeting and dating for a year, Ida moved to the United States with her NHL star boyfriend, Mattias.
Ekholm was then playing with the Nashville Predators; he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team for the 2011–12 season.
He was named an alternate Predator captain on September 19, 2017, along with Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg. After that, he signed a four-year contract extension worth $25 million with the team.
However, on February 28, 2023, Ekholm was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenceman Tyson Barrie and forward prospect Reid Schaefer.
Mattias Ekholm Had A Wedding In 2020
Mattias intimate ceremony with Ida was held in Stensele kyrka. The couple had a modest ceremony held in June 19 that was attended by their close ones.
They exchanged their vows during the epidemic season, which explains why their wedding had restricted seating. The photographs posted by Ida depict the pair exchanging vows in Stensele Church, one of the largest wooden churches in Sweden.
Also, the bride looked beautiful in her netted dress with a long veil, and the groom looked amazing in his tuxedo with a bow tie and well-groomed hair and beard.
How They Met?
Ekholm and Ida met through an initiative called "Give to sports," which aimed to collect sports equipment for underprivileged youth. Mattias donated equipment to the cause, and that's how they first got acquainted.
Although they knew each other for almost two and a half years, their relationship started as a platonic friendship, and it took them another year to realize their feelings for each other.
Despite the initial obstacles, they eventually started dating and are now happily together.
Ida Bjornstad Worked In Broadcasting For Years
Mattias Ekholm girlfriend is a former sports reporter at TV4 for six years. She earned her degree in radioproduction from the Lulea University of Technology.
According to her LinkedIn page, Ida's career in journalism began in September 2005 when she began working for Sveriges Radio. After that, she was a sports reporter for SVT for a year.
In addition, she is a writer who focuses on children's literature and the founder of a charitable organization.
Ida started the "Give to sport" project in 2015 and covered the hockey World Cup in Prague. In the 2016/2017 to 2017/2018 season, Björnstad worked as the program manager for Studio: HockeyAllsvenskan in C More.
In the fall of 2017, she announced that the 2017/2018 season would be her last season, as she had decided to move to the United States with her boyfriend.
Then, Frida Nordstrand took over from Ida as the program manager at C More from the 2018/2019 season.
Mattias Ekholm Children
Mattias Ekholm has two children; a youngest, daughter named Mya Ekholm and eldest son William Ekholm Bjornstad.
The couple welcomed their first child William, on March 27, 2018. William was born a few weeks earlier than his due date, which was in April.
Ida shared the news of her son's birth on Instagram with a photo of him in a crib, accompanied by a sweet caption expressing her pride in being a parent.
In another Instagram post, William was only a month old when he was pictured wearing a Nashville jersey with the word "Daddy" written on the back; little William was getting ready to support his father in the playoffs.
Additionally, William attended his first hockey match on May 16, 2018, where he supported his father from the stands.
On the other hand, Ida announced her second pregnancy through a post on social media, where she shared a photo of her growing belly. At the time the post was made, she was already 32 weeks pregnant.
Ekholm and Bjornstad welcomed their second child Mya, on February 9, 2021. The Nashville Predators defenseman missed a game against the Lightning in February 2021 due to "baby reasons."
The reason for his absence was the birth of his baby girl. The team's general manager, David Poile, confirmed this news to 102.5 FM.
Mattias Ekholm Family Life
Mattias family includes his parents Christina and two siblings Amanda and Markus.
His mother, Christina, has completed her education at the prestigious Haraldsbogymnasiet high school in Falun, Sweden. Furthermore, photographic evidence showcases the family's conviviality during holiday festivities.
Moreover, a proud grandmother has shared captivating images featuring her first grandchild, William, with one of them capturing his 3rd birthday celebration. In her post, she expresses her heartfelt wishes for his prosperity and well-being.
On the other hand, Markus, his brother, is a selected goaltender for AIF and currently plays with Hedemora, with prior experience playing for teams such as Hofors, Borlänge, Ore, and Mora.
