Jason Zucker family

Jason Zucker, born January 16, 1992, is an American professional ice hockey left winger, playing for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL as of 2025. Born in Newport Beach, California, and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Zucker is of Jewish heritage and grew up in a family passionate about sports. A standout from an early age, he represented Team USA, winning gold at the 2010 World Juniors and bronze in 2011. Drafted 59th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2010 NHL Draft, Zucker earned recognition as WCHA Rookie of the Year during his time at the University of Denver.

Jason Zucker's parents

Jason Zucker's parents are Scott and Natalie Zucker. Scott works as a builder and remodeler, specializing in projects for Station Casinos in Las Vegas, as per the Denver Post. He focuses on building and improving casino properties and is experienced in construction and project management.

Scott has been incredibly dedicated to his son's hockey dreams. When Jason was just 11 years old and playing competitive hockey in Los Angeles, Scott did everything to make it possible. Jason would fly to Los Angeles every Thursday to play hockey and return to Las Vegas every Tuesday, staying with a teammate’s family in California as per The Denver Post. Scott made sure Jason could keep up with both hockey and school, which Jason did online at the time.

He also encouraged Jason’s love for hockey, creating an environment where he could succeed. Jason spent countless hours practicing at local ice rinks like Sobe Ice Arena in Las Vegas, with Scott and the family always supporting him. Later, with the help of his father, Jason excelled in his hockey career, including joining competitive leagues and eventually moving to Michigan to play for the prestigious U.S. National Development Team.

Jason's mother Natalie Zucker has an athletic background of her own as a former competitive figure skater, according to the Denver Post.

Jason Zucker's siblings

Jason Zucker has four siblings - Evan, Adam, Kinni, and Camreaon Zucker. Their two older brothers Evan and Adam played pivotal roles in his hockey journey. Evan, the eldest, co-coaches the Nevada Storm, a youth hockey team for 13- and 14-year-olds, alongside Adam as per The Minnesota Star Tribune. He’s also an assistant coach for the Western States Hockey League's Las Vegas Storm. Evan’s leadership shines in moments like buying Wild hats for the Nevada Storm players and arranging for Jason’s teammates to sign them during a Minnesota visit.

Adam, the middle brother, shares Evan’s dedication, co-coaching the Nevada Storm and supporting youth hockey development in Las Vegas. Both brothers inspire and mentor young players despite limited local hockey resources.

Jason often credits Evan as his hero, saying via the Minnesota Star Tribue:

“I wanted to be like him.”

Jason Zucker's wife

Jason Zucker is married to Carly Aplin Zucker, a Minneapolis-based sports and entertainment journalist and television personality, as per Yahoo Sports. She has worked in various roles in the media, particularly covering sports. Carly Alpin is known for being a television host for the Minnesota Timberwolves Entertainment Network (TEN) and a reporter for CBS Sports and Fox Sports North. In February 2018, she launched a sports talk radio show called "Overtime with Carly Zucker" on KFAN 100.3 FM.

Carly Alpin and Jason Zucker in mid-2016. Together, they built a life in Minnesota, raising a son and a daughter. While they appeared to share a strong connection for many years, the couple filed for divorce in 2023.

Jason Zucker's kids

Jason Zucker and Carly Aplin have two children together - a son Hendrix, and a daughter Stella. While Hendrix is seven years old, Stella is four as of January 2025. Zucker shares many pictures of his kids on his Instagram account, capturing the playful moments and wishing them birthdays.