Ex-NHL Star Sean Avery Skates into Romance Novels! 🔥🏒

By: Marcelo Colombo Published On: 11/09/2025

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From Hockey Rink to Romance Reads: Sean Avery's New Chapter

Former NHL star Sean Avery is taking a surprising turn in his career, swapping hockey skates for romance novels! The 45-year-old, known for his aggressive style on the ice, has just released his debut romance novel, Summer Skate, co-authored with seasoned romance novelist Leslie Cohen.

Avery, who retired from the NHL in 2012, has kept busy with diverse endeavors, including acting roles in films like Patriot's Day, Tenet, and Oppenheimer, an internship at Vogue, and even a memoir about his controversial hockey career. But writing a romance novel? That was definitely not on his radar.

Summer Skate tells the story of a young NHL player who embarks on a passionate affair with a best-selling author seeking an escape from her marriage and career pressures. Avery describes himself as a "showman" and is excited about this new chapter in his life.

"I'm a bit of a showman," says Avery. "It's in my blood. I feel it. It's what makes me want to get up out of bed every day, you know, to chase it. So, it’s been an interesting journey."

This unexpected career move proves that Sean Avery is full of surprises. Will Summer Skate be a bestseller? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Sean Avery is not afraid to try new things and entertain his audience.