Emily Kaplan [NHL Reporter] Facts- Wiki, ESPN, Age, Married, Parents

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Last Updated : February 11, 2022

Quick Info→Age (2022): 31 Years Old Martial Status: Single
Emily Kaplan

Who is Emily Kaplan?

Emily Kaplan is an award-winning American journalist who works as an NHL reporter for ESPN. She joined the ESPN team in 2017. Emily previously worked as a sportswriter for “Sports Illustration.” She switched from football to hockey coverage.

Short Wiki/Bio
Real/Birth Name:Emily Kaplan
Nickname:Emily
Profession:Journalist, Reporter
Famous As:NHL reporter
Family and Siblings
Father/Dad:Emily Kaplan with her father Dave Kaplan
Dave Kaplan
Mother/Mom:Emily Kaplan with her mother Naomi Kaplan
Naomi Kaplan
Brother/s:Emily Kaplan with his adopted brother Patrick
Patrick Woo (Adopted)
Sister/s:Emily Kaplan with her sister Leah Kaplan
1. Leah Kaplan

Emily Kaplan with his sister Eva Kaplan
2. Eva Kaplan
Personal Life
Date of Birth:7th May 1991, Tuesday
Age (As in 2022):31 Years Old
Birth Place:Montclair, New Jersey
Nationality:American
Zodiac Sign:Taurus
Home Town:Montclair
School:Montclair High School (2005-2009)
College:Pennsylvania State University (2009-2013)
Religion:Christian
Ethnicity:White
Hobbies:Traveling
Relationship Status
Martial Status:Single
Gay/Lesbian:No
Married/Wedding:Not Yet
Husband/Spouse:N/A
Divorce/Split:N/A
Boyfriend/Dating:N/A
Children/Kids:Not Yet
Physical Stats
Height:5 Feet 6 Inches (170 cm)
Weight:134 lbs (61 KG)
Body Measurements:N/A
Hair Type:Short
Hair Color:Blonde
Eye Color:Dark Brown
Skin Color:Fair
Income & Assets
Net Worth (As in 2022):$300-$700 Thousand (Estimated)
Annual Salary:$24-$72 Thousand (Estimated)

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Her Short Bio

Emily Kaplan was born on May 7, 1991, in Montclair, New Jersey, USA, and now she is 30 years old. She is recently living in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. At the same time, Kaplan belongs to the white ethnicity.

Family Details: Father, Mother, Siblings

Emily Kaplan was born from the parents’ Dave Kaplan and Naomi Kaplan. Emily has two sisters, an older sister Leah Kaplan Beardslee and a younger one, Eva Kaplan, whereas she is the middle one.

Emily Kaplan enjoying Christmas with her family
Emily Kaplan enjoying Christmas with her family

In addition, her family also has adopted a son named Patrick.

Education: High School & College

Emily Kaplan studied at Montclair High School from 2005 until 2009. She graduated with a bachelors’ degree in Journalism. After graduation, she headed to Pennsylvania state university from 2009 to 2013.

Short Career/Early Life

Emily worked for Philadelphia Enquirer as a Penn State football reporter from 2012 to2013 during her time at Pennsylvania state university. Kaplan was also a stringer for the Associated Press for three years. She was a sports intern at Bostan Globe in 2013.

In 2014, Emily joined Sports Illustrated as a staff writer, where she continued covering college football and the national football league(NFL). Kaplan spent some months as an intern here before she was offered this full-time position in 2013.

While at Sports Illustrated, Emily worked for the sportswriter Peter King. She wrote stories on famous players like Patrick Mahomes, Malcolm Butler, Danny Watkins, and Johnny Manzil. Kaplan was also on several road trips for the job, such as Superbowl and two training camps once.

In 2017, Kaplan left Sports Illustrated and joined ESPN, changing from covering football to covering her initial passion – hockey. She is working for ESPN as a national NHL reporter covering the NHL beat now.

Is Emily Kaplan Married?

Since she is a very private person, Emily Kaplan has not disclosed her marital status and relationship details. It is yet to be known whether Kaplan is currently in a relationship or is still single.

Physical Appearance

She appears to be very confident and attractive. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 61 kg. However, she has short blond hair and dark brown eyes. The details regarding her body measurement are not known.

Salary And Net Worth

Emily earns an annual salary of approximately $24 thousand to $72 thousand and an hourly wage of roughly $10 to $31. Kaplan has a net worth estimated to be between $300 thousand and $700 thousand. Her primary source of income comes from her work as a sports journalist.

Other 8 Facts & Trivia:

  • Emily grew up watching the game of the sports hockey team New York Rangers in particular.
  • Kaplan loved hockey when she bonded with her father, Dave Kaplan, over the sport.
  • She loves traveling, long hiking, and kicking back to unwind with some beer.
  • Emily appeared on the ESPN show ‘Around the Horn,’ winning the night’s debate with her hockey knowledge.
  • She is impressed with how the Penn State football coaching staff has embraced social media.
  • Her most impactful mentor are Penn State, Malcolm Moran, and Peter King.
  • Her favorite vacation spot is Cape Cod, New England, where her grandparents built a house in the 1960s and where her family has vacationed every summer since.
  • Her first salary was $12 an article as a freelancer when she was in ninth grade.

Major Sources / References
1. The Pennsylvania State University
2. Twitter
3. Instagram

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