LPGA Star Brooke Henderson Lights Up NHL Game with Special Appearance
Brooke Henderson, the celebrated LPGA Tour star, recently made waves at the NHL showdown between the Ottawa Senators and the . The esteemed golfer cheered on the Senators during their first home match in almost a month, adding a touch of excitement to the event. Having just concluded her participation at the Grant Thornton Invitational alongside fellow Canadian Corey Conners, Henderson has taken some time off in anticipation of the upcoming season, which kicks off later this month.
On Thursday, January 9, the official Twitter account showcased a delightful photograph of the 27-year-old golfer posing with Senators’ captain Brady Tkachuk and Sabres’ leader Rasmus Dahlin. The Senators also shared memorable images and clips from Henderson’s visit on their official X account, exclaiming, “How cool was it having hometown hero Brooke Henderson here to drop the puck?!”
For those unaware, Henderson inked a multiyear sponsorship deal with the Senators last year. The Canadian icon expressed her excitement, stating it felt like a piece of home, and she proudly supports her local team. “I want to show everybody who I’m cheering for and where my love is,” she said last September. “And with the water bottle, I’ll feel like one of the guys on the bench, which is pretty cool too.”
As a seasoned ice hockey aficionado, Henderson has been enamored with the sport since her childhood days—having played as a goalkeeper for the Smiths Falls Cubs over a six-year stint. “It’s such a fantastic opportunity,” she remarked, according to NHL reports. “Growing up, I played hockey, I loved hockey, and I always rooted for the Sens. This partnership feels like the perfect fit, being part of an organization filled with world-class athletes who relentlessly pursue their dreams and push their limits every day.”
