Who The Devil Is Travis Zajac?
This Devils forward is a fan favorite, but here are some fun facts you may not have known about him
by Caela McLoughlin @NJDevils / newjerseydevils.com
Travis Zajac was drafted 20th overall in the first round of the 2004 NHL Draft and three years later, he started his career as a Devil.
Zajac is now in his 13th season with New Jersey and between being a force on the ice and participating in community events, it's no wonder this Devils forward is a fan favorite. Here are a few fun facts to make fans love him a little bit more than they already do.
Zajac started playing hockey at the age of three and played soccer, lacrosse, and football growing up. If he wasn't currently a hockey player, he said he'd be a doctor, and his favorite movie and favorite hobby go hand in hand: Happy Gilmore and golf.
This Devils forward's favorite team growing up was his hometown team, the Winnipeg Jets, and his favorite player was Wayne Gretzky. His favorite superhero is Batman and his favorite holiday is Christmas. Although we couldn't find a photo of him in what he said his best Halloween costume was (Peter Pan), we think his family had some great costumes during this year's Halloween.
In his spare time, you might catch him watching his favorite TV Show, Family Feud, or listening to his favorite artist and fellow Canadian, Drake. His favorite actor is Brad Pitt, but I think we can all agree that one of the best things about this Devils forward - he cheers on his teammates, both past and present.
His favorite wrestler is Hulk Hogan and his favorite gadget is his iPhone. His first job was as a gas jockey, but what does Zajac love about his current job? Being able to put a smile on others' faces.
He also enjoys being a part of local community events. This past summer, Zajac took part in the outdoor hockey rink unveil at Newark's St. Philips Academy where he not only took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony but hopped into the rink with the kids to play hockey.
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Him and his wife, Nikki, have three kids and let's just say, they're adorable. You can find some great content on Travis's Instagram such as this family photo one of his kids drew:
It's also safe to say his family stands at the top of his biggest-fan list.
To follow Zajac on social media, you can find him on Instagram at @traviszajacofficial. To follow the Devils on social media, you can catch them at @NJDevils on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.