Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk stand on the 15th green during the first round of the American Century Championship 2026 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 10, 2026 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) Florida Panthers teammates Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk were among a bevy of NHL stars competing in a celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course for the 2026 American Century Championship. The brothers were among a host of sports figures at the offseason event, which also included Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy and former NHL player Joe Pavelski.The tournament was another highlight for the Tkachuk brothers, who will be sharing the ice for the first time as NHL teammates. After years of playing on different teams, Brady Tkachuk’s move to the Florida Panthers has given the siblings a historic opportunity.
Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk stand on the 15th green during the first round of the American Century Championship 2026 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 10, 2026 in Stateline, Nevada. (Credit: Instagram/@acchampionship)
Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk headline NHL stars at golf championship
The NHL contingent at the 2026 American Century Championship was led by Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk, who represented the Florida Panthers in the offseason golf event.The tournament drew nearly 90 athletes and celebrities to Lake Tahoe, with current and former hockey players joining stars from other sports and entertainment. Matt Boldy joined the Tkachuk brothers, and the three drew more attention when they won the karaoke competition at the event.
NHL players bring hockey presence to tournament
The American Century Championship offered fans a glimpse of NHL stars in an environment different from the competitive one they are used to. Joe Pavelski was back after winning last year, while TJ Oshie was also named as one of the hockey names taking part.The event was a mix of competitive golf and entertainment, giving athletes a chance to connect with fans ahead of the NHL season. And the tournament’s social media accounts highlighted moments involving the Tkachuk brothers and other players.
Brady Tkachuk prepares for first Panthers season
The Florida Panthers have had one of the biggest stories of the offseason in acquiring Brady Tkachuk in a trade from the Ottawa Senators. The move cleared the way for Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk to be teammates for the first time in the NHL.Matthew Tkachuk remains one of the most important forwards for Florida after helping lead the Panthers to great success in recent years, and Brady Tkachuk joins after another solid season in Ottawa where he continued to be a reliable goal scorer and team leader.
Tkachuk brothers look ahead to NHL partnership
The 2026-27 NHL season will be historic for Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk, who will finally get to work together at the professional level. The pair have teamed up after years of success as individual players and with the U.S. on the international stage.The brothers got to enjoy their offseason at the American Century Championship and build excitement for their new chapter with the Florida Panthers. Let’s now find out how the sibling duo plays together on the NHL stage.