Kansas City, [Date] – Former youth hockey player turned Kansas City Chiefs starting tight end, Travis Kelce, is making waves in the sports world with his newfound passion for hockey.

During a recent conversation with his brother, Jason Kelce, on the New Heights Podcast, Travis shared his vision of an NHL team comprised entirely of NFL players.

The conversation took an amusing turn when discussing Chicago Blackhawks rookie Conor [Last Name Withheld], with Travis jokingly urging people not to ask him to pronounce Conor’s full name in casual conversation. The brothers were quick to share a laugh over the challenge.

Travis Kelce, who once graced the ice as a youth hockey player before transitioning to football, expressed his admiration for the skill and talent displayed by Conor [Last Name Withheld] on the ice. The Kansas City Chiefs star even went on to suggest retired tight end Rob Gronkowski as the ideal goalie for their hypothetical NFL hockey team.

“Man, I remember watching Gronk play goalie back in the day, and he was a beast! I could totally see him stopping pucks left and right,” Kelce exclaimed during the podcast. The reference to Gronkowski’s prowess in goal sparked memories of the retired tight end’s brief stint as a hockey player.

Kelce reminisced about watching Gronkowski’s eyes light up as he played for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Inspired by his fellow football player’s success on the ice, Kelce expressed his desire to follow in Gronkowski’s footsteps and play for an NHL team.

The Chicago Blackhawks caught wind of Kelce’s podcast discussion and responded with a warm welcome, expressing their excitement at the prospect of the NFL star joining the hockey community.

“We’d be thrilled to have Travis Kelce on the ice with us anytime! His passion for the game is evident, and we welcome the opportunity to see him in a Blackhawks jersey,” said a spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Kelce also praised the Blackhawks’ top draft pick, mistakenly referring to him as “Connor Bernard” instead of his actual name, which is Kirby Dach. Despite the minor mix-up, Kelce’s enthusiasm for the NHL and his dream of forming an NFL-stacked hockey team continues to capture the attention of sports fans across the nation.

As Travis Kelce explores the possibility of a dual-sport legacy, fans eagerly await to see if his dream of an NFL hockey team could one day become a reality. Until then, Kelce’s journey from the football field to the hockey rink adds an exciting twist to the intersection of two beloved sports.