Yep, you read that right. Former U.S. President Donald Trump now owns 42% of the Vancouver Canucks—and no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. The wild news broke thanks to Netflix’s latest jaw-dropper of a documentary, “Trump on Ice: Power Plays and Pucks.”
And let me tell you… it’s something.
According to the doc (which is already climbing Netflix’s trending list), Trump has been quietly securing his stake in the Canucks over the past year, flying under the radar until—bam—it was too late for the hockey world to process what just happened. Now, with 42% ownership, he’s not just a figurehead. He’s reportedly already having a say in big-picture decisions.
What Kind of Influence Are We Talking About?
Sources in the documentary (including a few anonymous front-office folks) claim Trump has been weighing in on everything from team branding to scouting decisions. There’s talk of a more “Americanized” direction—whatever that means—including potentially signing more U.S.-based talent and expanding the team’s market beyond Canada.
One of the juiciest tidbits? He allegedly floated the idea of renaming part of the arena after himself. “The Trump Ice Pavilion,” anyone?
Okay, breathe. That hasn’t actually happened. Yet.
Fans Are… Conflicted
The reaction from fans has been, well, mixed. Social media is lit up with everything from disbelief to full-on meltdowns. One Canucks diehard on Twitter wrote, “If I see MAGA hats in Rogers Arena, I’m done.” Another quipped, “Only Trump could bring politics into hockey without even stepping on the ice.”
Meanwhile, others are just watching the chaos unfold like it’s a playoff game in OT.
So Why the Canucks?
That’s the million-dollar (or maybe multi-million-dollar) question. The doc suggests Trump saw the Canucks as an undervalued asset with “international branding potential.” Translation: he thinks he can turn the team into a money-making machine.
Love him or hate him, Trump knows how to stir the pot—and that’s exactly what’s happening here.
Final Thoughts
At this point, nothing surprises us anymore, but Trump making a power play in the NHL? That’s peak 2025 energy. Whether this ends in a Stanley Cup run or a reality-TV-style collapse, one thing’s for sure: the Canucks just got a lot more… dramatic.
Catch “Trump on Ice” now streaming on Netflix—bring popcorn and maybe a helmet.
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