Hulk Hogan’s son-in-law, Steven Oleksy’s parents, Andy and Sue Oleksy, are now proud grandparents to their son’s newly welcomed twins.
On January 15, 2025, Brooke Hogan and Steven Oleksy welcomed their fraternal twins, Oliver Andrew and Molly Gene.
Highlights
- Steven Oleksy’s father, Andy, initially thought his son would play baseball better than hockey.
- Andy Oleksy, a self-employed electrical contractor, was attending a doctor’s appointment when his son Steve dropped a news about his NHL debut.
- It wasn’t until his mother, Sue, saw the news ticker on the NHL Network that she realized it was confirmed.
Brooke Hogan and Steven Oleksy married on June 8, 2022, though they kept the news private until late 2023.
In January 2024, Brooke confirmed their marriage on Instagram, sharing a black-and-white photo with Steven and commenting on their preference for privacy despite the news getting out.
A December 2023 report from TMZ revealed that the wedding ceremony in Florida was private, attended only by the couple. A photo captured them walking down the aisle together.
Steven Oleksy’s Parents Knew He Would Excel At Everything He Would Choose For Future
Andy Oleksy, Steven Oleksy’s father, initially thought his son would play baseball better than hockey.
Steven, from Chesterfield, Michigan, had always played both sports and even spent a season playing baseball at Macomb Community College before earning a scholarship to Oakland University in Detroit.
However, his path changed when he was drawn to play for the Traverse City North Stars in the NAHL after meeting coaches Stapleton and Scott Gardiner.
Throughout his journey, Steven leaned heavily on his family and coaches, but the road to success in hockey wasn’t always easy.
Andy Oleksy, a self-employed electrical contractor, was attending a doctor’s appointment when his son Steve dropped a news about his NHL debut.
Steve casually told him, “You might as well keep driving,” leaving Andy stunned. Andy ended the call after calling his wife Sue, who was just as skeptical, urging her to speak with Steve directly.
It wasn’t until Mother Sue saw the news ticker on the NHL Network that she realized the news was confirmed.
Wanting to be there for Steve’s big moment, Andy, Sue, their other son, Daniel, and Daniel’s girlfriend, Nikki, drove over 10 hours to Washington to witness Steve’s debut with the Washington Capitals.
They left at 12:30 a.m. and ensured they were there for his first game, even though it was against the Boston Bruins.
Looking back, Steve was incredibly grateful for the support from his parents, who had been there for him through everything.
After the game, the family barely had a chance to rest, getting only two hours of sleep at Steve’s apartment before returning home.
Sue described the experience as unforgettable and expressed how amazing it was to be there for Steve’s debut.
Before Steve made it to the NHL, his parents knew he was exceptional as a hockey player and in his business ventures.
In 1998, Steve founded Eastside Hockey Elite, a summer program for local hockey players in the Detroit area.
While in the minors, he ran the organization, offering training, leagues, and tournaments for pro, college, and junior players. This side project helped him financially when he struggled in the minor leagues.
Additional Information
- Steven Oleksy, a retired professional ice hockey player, last played for the Orlando Solar Bears in the ECHL during the 2022-23 season.
- He began his career with the Las Vegas Wranglers at the tail end of the 2008-09 ECHL season, eventually joining various ECHL and AHL teams, including the Idaho Steelheads, Hershey Bears, and San Diego Gulls.
- Oleksy also had stints in the NHL, playing for the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, where he was part of the Penguins team winning the Stanley Cup in 2016.
