HOCKEY HEARTTHROB OFF THE MARKET: AUSTON MATTHEWS ENGAGED TO LONGTIME GIRLFRIEND EMILY RUTTLEDGE — WEDDING BELLS AHEAD
June 16, 2025 — Sorry, Leafs Nation — Auston Matthews is officially off the market.
The Toronto Maple Leafs superstar has announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Emily Ruttledge, sending waves of excitement (and heartbreak) across the hockey world. The couple, who have been together for several years, shared the happy news on social media over the weekend with a heartfelt post and a close-up of the stunning engagement ring.
“She said yes ❤️,” Matthews captioned a photo of the two embracing with a sunset in the background. The post was quickly flooded with well-wishes from fans, teammates, and fellow NHL players.
Ruttledge, who met Matthews during his time at the University of Nebraska Omaha, has kept a relatively low profile despite dating one of the league’s brightest stars. However, she’s been a familiar face at games and team events throughout Matthews’ career.
Known for his scoring prowess and movie-star looks, Matthews, 27, has long been one of the NHL’s most eligible bachelors. But it looks like the heartthrob has found his perfect match off the ice.
Though the couple hasn’t revealed a wedding date just yet, sources close to the pair say they’re planning a celebration that will include friends, family, and plenty of hockey royalty.
As Matthews gears up for another season with the Leafs — and eyes a long-awaited Stanley Cup — he’s now got one more big goal checked off his list: love.