Some of Jack Roslovic’s idols have become his close friends and heated on-ice foes.
Indeed, the Winnipeg Jets forward has a unique kinship with several members of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was born and raised in Columbus, and his family had season tickets a few rows up from the NHL team’s bench at Nationwide Arena.
Roslovic, 22, used to follow the every move of longtime Blue Jackets such as Brandon Dubinsky, Nick Foligno and Cam Atkinson. Now, he works out with them during the off-season.
Roslovic made his NHL debut against the Blue Jackets on April 6, 2017 at the rink just a 15-minute drive from his home.