“Sometimes I like the suit a lot and I wear it and I personally have a bad game or we lose, and then I want to wear it again to get over that slump,” Zadorov said. “But it’s not true. It’s not because of the suit; it just happened. But it’s in your head.”
Zadorov’s daughter, Stephanie, likes to help him pick his outfit for the games at TD Garden. For opening night, Zadorov had three sets laid out as the final options. While Stephanie’s favorite color is pink, Zadorov said, she opted for the more neutral green suit. Zadorov’s wife, Aleksandra, is responsible for the accessories – like cufflinks, watches and pins.
“I met my wife, and obviously she’s gorgeous looking and she’s got unbelievable taste. Probably got 99% of what I have from her,” Zadorov said. “My wife gets me all these little things that help me look better, which I appreciate.”
Zadorov’s family is at the center of his purpose – not just when it comes to fashion advice. His son Zlatan, who was born in April, went to his first Bruins game during preseason and was at the glass for warmups with Aleksandra and his two sisters, Stephanie and Sophie.
“It is a memory for them. Sophie is old enough right now, she is cheering, and she starts to understand the game, too. Even on the TV – one game she was watching, and she was like, ‘Come on, Daddy, move. You’ve got to move better.’ She’s already telling me what to do on the ice,” Zadorov said.
“That’s who you play for, at the end of the day. Your family – that is your biggest supporter for your life.”
The fun suits are just a bonus.
