Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson and his wife, influencer Katelyn Byrd, shared devastating news this week, posting to Instagram that they suffered a miscarriage. Byrd posted a deeply personal video montage documenting their excitement as they learned they were expecting, followed by an unfiltered account of their loss.
View this post on InstagramIn her emotional caption, Byrd wrote, **Trigger warning. Nothing prepares you for the deepest love and excitement you feel when you find out you created life with your dream man and nothing prepares you for the visceral pain the moment it gets ripped away from you.
"Knowing you’re gone is one of the hardest things my heart has ever had to accept. The love we have for you is endless. I would do anything to bring you back. We really wanted to welcome you into this world in July, being the best parents we could possibly be.
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"We never got to hold you or count your little toes, but we dreamed about it every second after finding out about you. Rest easy, my baby. We will love and miss you forever, our angel Baby.
"For the women fighting this behind the scenes, I see you, I feel you, you are not alone as much as it feels like it. I love you and I’m here for you."
Pettersson, 27, is a fan favorite in Vancouver and one of the NHL’s brightest talents. Drafted fifth overall in 2017, he won the Calder Trophy in 2019 and serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks. Byrd, a model and social media creator, had recently been preparing to launch her new venture, Swete Treat Candy Store, though the website currently indicates the project is “coming soon.”
The Hockey World Responds
Messages of compassion quickly poured in from across the NHL community—including several partners of star players.
Musician Erin Alvey, wife of Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg, wrote, "Oh my sweet Katelyn? I’m so so sorry for this unimaginable heartbreak. Sending you both so much love and as much comfort as possible. Love you?❤️?."
Lauren Kyle McDavid, wife of Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, added, "I'm so sorry for your loss ? sending love ??."
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A fan commented: "We are so so sorry for your loss. sending all the love and healing in the world."
And Mara Teigen, partner of Vancouver Canucks winger Evander Kane, wrote, "I’m so so sorry ? sending so much love."
The couple did not share further details about the timeline, but Byrd noted they had expected to welcome their baby in July. Her message also extended support to others experiencing pregnancy loss, emphasizing that the grief can feel isolating—even though many silently share the struggle.
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