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FIRST FLORIDA-BORN PLAYER IN NHL STARTED ON THE SPACE COAST
December 31, 2025 – Here’s a great “local boy makes good” story that has some unusual elements:
• Jacob Fowler attended Suntree Elementary School
• He attended Edgewood Junior/Senior High School in Merritt Island
• He received a pair of plastic roller skates when he was 2
• Jacob Fowler, age 21, is the first Florida-born player to be a starting goaltender in the National Hockey League, playing for the Montreal Canadiens
Image: Kerri Fowler with son Jacob. Image Credit: VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Jay Fowler
Todd Pokrywa, a life-long hockey fan and the president of The Viera Company, also congratulated Fowler.
“Watching Melbourne, Florida native Jacob Fowler make his NHL debut as a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens during early December was an incredible moment for Florida’s Space Coast,” Pokrywa stated. “From my own experience in hockey, I’ve learned that teams are built on trust, accountability and a shared commitment to one another. Jacob’s journey from a local Florida rink to one of the world’s biggest stages reflects those values and is a powerful reminder of what dedication and discipline can achieve. He is a source of community pride for the Viera/Suntree area and our entire region, as well as an inspiration to young adults who are dreaming big here at home and put in hard work to follow their passion.”
Viera congratulates Jacob on his outstanding achievement. Hockey is hot on the Space Coast.
Source: Viera Voice