Arber Xhekaj has quickly become one of the biggest fan favorites in the NHL. His story going from working at Costcos to playing in the National Hockey League in just a couple of years is both inspirational and amazing, and he keeps proving to be an asset for the Montreal Canadiens.
It didn’t take long for Xhekaj to prove that he was one of the toughest guys in the league, dropping the gloves against some of the top enforcers. Xhekaj loves the physical game, and his big hits and great fighting abilities have made him a favorite for many Montreal Canadiens fans.
But hockey isn’t the only thing on Xhekaj’s mind. Over the years since his NHL debut, he’s proven to know his way around fashion.
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Alongside his brother Florian, who also plays for the Montreal Canadiens organization, he’s an ambassador for the custom tailor Top & Notch Custom in Montreal.
Arber Xhekaj and his brother, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL draft, are often featured on the company’s social media pages, and now, pictures of Arber arriving for the season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone viral in the hockey community.
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Xhekaj was cloaked in a suit that, at first glance, looked like a simple pinstriped ensemble. But now, it’s been revealed that the pinstripes revealed a message, simply saying, ’F—k you.’
Fans found it absolutely hilarious that Xhekaj would wear something like that to an NHL game, and it perfectly reflects his character as a player on the ice.
