Sean Avery is a former Canadian NHL player who played for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and Dallas Stars. Avery led the NHL in penalty minutes during the 2003–04 and 2005–06 seasons and was often at the center of controversy, resulting in multiple waivers and a contract termination.
After retiring in 2012, Avery transitioned to the creative industry, working in fashion, modeling, acting, and running a restaurant. His memoir Ice Capades: A Memoir of Fast Living and Tough Hockey was published in 2017. Since 2019, he has hosted the podcast No Gruffs Given with Sean Avery.
Sean Avery Family Origin
According to Bleacher Report, Sean Avery's family has Canadian origins. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His father, Al Avery, and his mother, Marlene Avery, are Canadian.
Who are Sean Avery’s Parents?
According to Bleacher Report, Sean Avery's parents are Al and Marlene Avery. They raised him in Pickering, Ontario, before the family moved to different cities in Canada, including Kitchener, Ontario, and Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Al worked as a manufacturing manager, while Marlene worked as a teacher. The family later moved back to the Toronto area, where Sean continued playing hockey.
Sean Avery’s Siblings
Sean Avery has one sibling, a brother named Scott Avery.
Sean Avery’s Wife
According to Us Weekly, Sean Avery was married to model Hilary Rhoda. They married in 2015 and have a son, Nash, born in July 2020. The couple separated in 2022, and Rhoda filed for divorce, citing struggles with conception and a miscarriage before Nash's birth.
In October 2022, Rhoda filed a temporary restraining order against Avery after an alleged domestic battery incident. She claimed Avery had been physically and emotionally abusive to her and their son. The restraining order was extended in July 2023 and remains in effect until September 2023, preventing Avery from having contact with Rhoda and their son.
Rhoda was granted full legal and physical custody of their child.
Sean Avery’s Kids
According to Us Weekly, Sean Avery has one child, a son named Nash, born in July 2020 with his ex-wife, Hilary Rhoda.
FAQs on Sean Avery family
A. Sean Avery was born on April 10, 1980.
A. Sean Avery is 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) tall.
A. Sean Avery weighs 195 lb (88 kg).
A. Sean Avery’s playing career spanned from 2000 to 2012.
A. Sean Avery played for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, and Dallas Stars.
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