8 Fun Facts About Zach Hyman That Oilers May Don't Know

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Joshua Deeds
May 25, 2023 (11:07)

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As fans, we tend to focus on the on-ice performance of our Edmonton Oilers, such as their playing and shooting skills, as well as their linemates.

However, have you ever wondered about their personal lives off the ice?

Zach Hyman is a well-rounded individual who engages in various activities outside of hockey.

He is involved in running multiple organizations and actively contributes to children's causes.

Did you know that Zach Hyman is also the CEO of an Esports Company called SOAR Gaming? Founded in 2011, the company specializes in word-of-mouth marketing and is popular among Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Sniping Community enthusiasts.

Additionally, he is the author of three children's books published by Penguin-Random House: "Hockey Hero," "The Magician's Secret," and "The Bambino and Me."

Hyman is also active in the crypto community, where he runs the Bubblegum Kids NFT Twitter collection. The collection will soon be producing actual Bubblegum. In 2011, he was named the most Gentlemanly player in the OJHL, and his favorite burger joint in Toronto is The Burger Shack.

When it comes to his personal interests, Zach Hyman loves playing video games, especially Halo, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and Fortnite. He is also a Game of Thrones enthusiast and named his dog Lady after Sansa Stark's dire wolf in the TV series. However, he is afraid of snakes, dislikes scary movies, and enjoyed watching the original Pokemon shows as a child (who didn't?).

Did you find any similarities with Zach Hyman?

It's impressive how he manages to stay busy and continue to excel as an entrepreneur and author, as he has another book in the works.