It has been only 15 months since the Vancouver Canucks player Conor Garland and his wife, Meghan McInnis, got married. But they are already welcoming their first child.
The hockey player tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Meghan McInnis, in 2023. The smitten pair dated for several years before tying the knot.
Highlights
- Conor Garland and Meghan McInnis will soon become parents and welcome their first bundle of joy.
- The lovely duo has been happily married since 15 August 2023.
- The professional hockey player’s lady love is a nurse who worked at a children’s hospital in the Boston area during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conor and Meghan dated for several years before exchanging their marriage vows. However, the details of their first meeting have not been disclosed.
The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary on 15 August 2024. The married couple rarely shares about their personal lives on social media.
However, it is known that they are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child.
Conor Garland Scored While Awaiting Birth of First Child
Conor Garland had a busy day on Tuesday (19 November 2024).
He had to miss the morning skate as he needed to be at the hospital with his wife, who was awaiting the birth of their child.
This is what sports are all about… Garland is soon to be a dad 🍼🥹
— BarDown (@BarDown) November 20, 2024
via @farhanlaljitsn pic.twitter.com/HZcdiVe9Dv
However, Garland played and scored a goal on three shots in a 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
On the morning of 19 November, Vancouver Canucks’ coach Rick Tocchet mentioned that Garland might not be able to play as he was in the hospital.
“That’s what we do. We’re hockey players; we’re hockey coaches; we deal with certain things. Garland might have a baby today. So, whether he plays tonight, we’ll deal with it. There’s things that come up during the season that you deal with.”
Rick Tocchet
It seemed like Garland might miss the game as he awaited the birth of his first child, but the baby hadn’t arrived by game time.
Garland played for almost 21 minutes, extending his point streak to three games (one goal and two assists). He went back to the hospital after the game.
Assuming his wife gives birth soon, Garland should be available for the start of the Canucks’ six-game road trip, which begins Saturday in Ottawa.
So far, he’s scored five goals, made nine assists, taken 38 shots on net, and has a plus-3 rating in 18 appearances.
Garland’s upcoming ‘dad strength’ could be just what the Canucks need to dominate their next game.
Conor Garland’s Wife Worked As A Nurse At A Children’s Hospital
The spouse of the Vancouver Canucks player, Meghan Garland, is a dedicated nurse who worked at a children’s hospital in the Boston area, as reported by The Athletic in April 2020.
It is unclear whether she still works in the same field and the hospital. Meghan’s private Instagram bio reads “Boston.” Could she be saying that she is originally from the city?
Congratulations Meghan and Conor Garland!#Canucks pic.twitter.com/PCJiVMknF6
— SoapVox (@soapvox) August 12, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Garland expressed his deep concern for Meghan, who was on the front lines battling the virus.
The NHL star admitted to being more afraid for her safety than his own, given the risks she faced daily.
“I spend a lot of my day worrying about that and talking to her. She’s the best and I admire her so much.”
Conor Garland
The pandemic was challenging for everyone, but frontline workers like Meghan faced the most challenging battles.
Although Conor wasn’t on the front lines, he supported Meghan through the ordeal.
“But the work is getting more and more intense and more and more dangerous because they are laying more and more people off so there is more and more to do.”
Conor Garland
Additional Information
- According to Spotrac, Conor Garland signed a 5-year contract worth $24,750,000 with the Vancouver Canucks.
- The NHL player’s total career earnings are $21,722,895.
- His average annual salary is $4,950,000. In the 2024-25 season, Garland will make a base salary of $6 million, with a cap hit of $4.95 million.
- Conor Garland was born on 11 March 1996 in Scituate, Massachusetts. His parents are Bridget, a train station foreman, and Garry, a former college hockey player. He also has three sisters; two of them played lacrosse in college.
