Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson Marries During NHL Break

The 23-year-old forward tied the knot with his fiancée in a small Florida ceremony.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson married his fiancée, Yasmeene, during the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The couple had a small ceremony near the water in Sarasota, Florida, with family and friends in attendance. Johnson said they originally planned a larger summer wedding but decided to have a more intimate celebration during the break.

Why it matters

Johnson's wedding during the NHL's Olympic break highlights how players balance their personal lives with the demands of professional hockey. The quick turnaround from engagement to marriage also shows the couple's desire to solidify their commitment before Johnson returned to the ice.

The details

Johnson and his teammates headed to Florida during the early part of the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Unlike his Blue Jackets colleagues, Johnson had more to do than just soak up the sun - he tied the knot with his fiancée, Yasmeene, a model from Vancouver, British Columbia. The couple had a small ceremony near the water in Sarasota, Florida, on the state's gulf side, with family and friends in attendance.

  • Johnson and Yasmeene got engaged a couple months before the start of the NHL season.
  • The wedding took place during the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The players

Kent Johnson

A 23-year-old forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Yasmeene

Johnson's wife, a model from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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What they’re saying

“Earlier we were thinking, like, a bigger wedding, but then we kind of changed plans and did the smaller one at the break.”

— Kent Johnson (The Columbus Dispatch)

“We got engaged before the season, like, a couple months before I left for Columbus. So, it was quick, but she did a good job planning it all. I didn't do much of the planning.”

— Kent Johnson (The Columbus Dispatch)

“It's cool. It's great. It's a little different, but it's good.”

— Kent Johnson (The Columbus Dispatch)

What’s next

Johnson is expected to return to the Blue Jackets' lineup when the NHL resumes play after the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The takeaway

Johnson's wedding during the NHL's Olympic break highlights the delicate balance professional athletes must strike between their personal lives and the demands of their careers. The quick turnaround from engagement to marriage also shows the couple's desire to solidify their commitment before Johnson returned to the ice.