I think it’s fair to say that Ivan Ivan takes the crown for having the best hockey name of all time.
While the NHL may be in the midst of a long offseason, hockey is still happening worldwide as the 2022 World Juniors are officially underway after being postponed from last December. The under-20 hockey tournament pits the sport’s brightest young stars against one another and offers a great look at the future of the NHL.
Amid all the games, hockey fans came to notice one player that stood above the rest on the basis of name alone. Czechia’s Ivan already made a name for himself in December before the 2022 World Juniors were postponed and recently, he made his triumphant return to the stage during the tournament!
Do you remember Ivan Ivan?
Ivan is representing Czechia 🇨🇿 at the 2022 World Juniors and explains the reason behind his unique name!@narodnitym | @CBEHockey | #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/1bHf0TBIAQ
— Elite Prospects (@eliteprospects) August 9, 2022
While Ivan’s middle name may not be Ivan like many hoped it’d be for the memes, hockey fans are still absolutely obsessed with Ivan and his incredible name.
Hockey fans were overjoyed to see Ivan Ivan back at the 2022 World Juniors
I will never get over Ivan Ivan. Give me a better name in hockey, I dare you. https://t.co/cwKDKbD7RB
— Alyssa Hertel (@AlyssaHertel) August 10, 2022
Gues who’s back back back, back again, Ivan Ivan Ivan is back, tell a friend https://t.co/qOypAfOahw
— liv (@olivia_mcarter) August 10, 2022
Therapist: Ivan Ivan Ivan isn't real, he can't hurt you.
Ivan Ivan Ivan: pic.twitter.com/RKR1XOYLAh
— Faxime Mournier (@FaximeMournier) August 10, 2022
His name sounds like a chant, the more I read it
You need food in the fridge? Ivan Ivan Ivan
You need a goal? Ivan Ivan Ivan
You need a relaxing day? Ivan Ivan Ivan https://t.co/ZyEB4y3aeq— 𝔻𝔼𝔼 (@Makeadee) August 10, 2022
ok but why would anyone name their child ivan ivan 😭
— viki | 15 and a fool (@ra1ngivesmelife) August 9, 2022
Reminder that the legend of Ivan exists and is on the ice at the #WorldJuniors once again. pic.twitter.com/rrYD1TEl9A
— BarDown (@BarDown) August 9, 2022
Wonder what he goes by on the back of his jersey https://t.co/TxbmeYfWQx
— Dustin Parkes (@dustinparkes) August 10, 2022
he’s more legendary than wayne gretzky https://t.co/hdgNSKF1cD
— cecil ✡︎ (@TOOTHLESSTENDY) August 10, 2022
All name team @owenjmunro #Ivan https://t.co/znw7zVhGjU
— Slatebag (@slatebag2point0) August 10, 2022
https://t.co/WhQGgoVMVJ pic.twitter.com/llTgOAclX3
— Louis-Gilbert (@Louis_Gilbert) August 10, 2022
