Hockey’s unforgettable underdog

John
Scott

All-Star MVP. Engineer. Podcaster. Husband. Father of eight girls. And, at long last, a Disciple.

Why we’re fans

An unlikely hockey story.
A genuinely remarkable life.

John Scott’s story became famous because hockey fans believed in him. What followed was bigger than anyone expected—but the more you learn about John, the clearer it becomes that one unforgettable All-Star weekend is only part of what makes him worth cheering for.

2016 NHL All-Star Game

The fans chose him.
He delivered.

John entered the weekend as hockey’s ultimate long shot. Then he scored twice, captained the Pacific Division to the championship, and was voted the game’s Most Valuable Player.

It was funny, defiant, heartfelt and completely earned—the rare sports moment that became more meaningful as it unfolded.

Role: Pacific Division captain
Goals: 2
Result: Champions
Final word: MVP

Beyond the ice

There was always more to John.

Engineer

Before becoming an NHL fan favorite, John studied mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech—a degree he later returned to complete.

Podcaster

On Dropping the Gloves, John brings an honest player’s perspective to league news, interviews and stories from life in professional hockey.

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Family man

John and his wife, Danielle, are raising eight daughters. By all available evidence, he remains happy, grounded and somehow still standing.

Man of faith

John’s Catholic faith is a real part of his life—shaping how he thinks about family, purpose, humility and the person he wants to be.

The latest chapter

He answered the call.

These days, John skates with the Disciples—a men’s league team with two actual priests and at least one former NHL All-Star MVP.

After everything he accomplished in hockey, we like to believe this was the call-up he was waiting for.

Blessed are the enforcers, for they shall clear the crease.

The real reason

A great story.
An even better dude.

The size, the fights and the All-Star moment made John famous. His resilience, honesty, faith, sense of humor and devotion to his family are why people still root for him.

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JohnScott

An unlikely hockey story.A genuinely remarkable life.

The fans chose him.He delivered.