Scottsdale Health October 2019

Chychrun abides by the notion of everything in moderation. He
is also a firm believer in treating yourself from time to time. For
him, that’s ordering up a nice, greasy burger.
“I have always been passionate about health and wellness.
I started weightlifting in eighth grade with my high school’s
varsity football team and loved it,” he says. “I started growing
earlier than others and have always been educating myself
[about proper training] from a young age.”
Fashion is right up there with health and wellness. One
scroll through Chychrun’s Instagram (@jakobchychrun) would
have famous fashion consultant and TV personality Tim Gunn
nodding his head in approval.
“Sure, I would like to say I’m the best dressed player on the
team,” he says. “There are some guys that are very fashionable,
but [staying on top of new trends] is something I really enjoy.”
His self-proclaimed “pretty balanced” closet includes
pieces from all sorts of designers, including big wig brands and
independent makers. He’s a proud collector of shoes and suits,
specifically patterned suits that aren’t for the faint of heart.
COMMUNITY TIES
Clad in his colorful suits, Chychrun is often featured on the
team’s official social media accounts and is considered a popular
draw for Arizona Coyotes fans. His own social media accounts
also have quite the draw, as he has more than 40,000 followers
on his personal Instagram page.
He uses his platform to inspire youth to follow their dreams
and show the support for causes he’s involved with. In addition
to supporting Phoenix’s Children’s Hospital and The New
Foundation of Arizona, the player advocates for an organization
that is personal. Chychrun’s family launched Do It For Daron
in honor of his 15-year-old cousin, Daron Richardson, who took
her own life.
“My cousin Daron showed no signs of struggling. My family
has since been into raising awareness around mental health and
trying to end the stigma around it so that people open about
their struggles, which is the first step in getting the help they
need,” Chychrun says. “I think social media is the best way to
raise awareness and keep people educated on mental health.”
It’s safe to say that in his three years of residing in the
Valley of the Sun, Chychrun has fully embraced the local community,
from recently buying his first home to supporting local
charities.
“I love every minute of living in Arizona — it’s one of the
best places to live in the United States. I’m very fortunate to live
and play hockey here,” he says
Another aspect of Arizona that Chychrun has embraced is
its abundance of golf courses as golfing is one of his favorite
hobbies. He makes sure to get plenty of tee times in during the
offseason at several Valley courses, including Troon North Golf
Club, The Country Club at DC Ranch and Whisper Rock Golf
Club. If he weren’t dominating the ice rink, Chychrun says he
would become a professional golfer in a heartbeat.
To learn more, visit www.nhl.com/coyotes.
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