Dylan Larkin is the star player for the Detroit Red Wings and has made an impressive NHL debut for the Wings in 2015.  He scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.  He was also drafted 15th overall in the 2014  NHL draft and became the first Replay ugly night for the Red Wings since 1990.

 He was already a local Detroit area talent and grew up playing hockey. He often followed his older brother around and was inspired by Colin.  However His main support came from his parents, and hockey was a central part of his family life With his cousins and uncle also involved in the sport.

Who is Dylan Larkin’s father, Kevin Larkin?

Kevin Larkin is one of the reasons his children are extremely athletic.  He used to play soccer at the college level, attending Indiana University. While Dylan’s uncle  Paul also used to play soccer and was involved in youth hockey. No wonder Dylan became an NHL star; he has the skills in his DNA!

Kevin was also involved in youth hockey, with the Larkin family having a long history in sports. He is also the owner and president of Lake Superior Soap Company, a beauty supply wholesaler. His discipline and generosity have made Dylan into a kind, humble, and hardworking man. 

Since Kevin is the owner of a beauty supply wholesaler, he had several gloves that are typically used in hair salons sitting around in his warehouse, and Dylan and his dad saw another way to put them to good use. “We reached out to Kevin Brown (the Wings’ director of community relations), and he reached out to various hospitals, wanting to know who was in need of them,” Kevin Larkin said as per Detroit Free Press.

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This step was to help the frontline workers in Michigan during the pandemic since this area was one of the states that was hit the hardest. Through those collective efforts, a total of 50,000 vinyl powder-free and nitrile gloves were distributed a week ago to the Detroit Medical Center and St Joseph Mercy Medical Group.

This is the kind of upbringing Dylan’s parents have given him. To be kind, help others, and be a determined individual. 

Who is Dylan Larkin’s mother, Sidney Denise Larkin?

Sidney Denise Larkin is the biggest supporter Dylan has had, and he said so himself. Back in 2020, he posted an Instagram upload where he said, “Making great memories on the Mom’s trip. My mom is the biggest reason why Im able to live my dream, and I’m so grateful to be able to have this time with her. Love ya Mom.”

These words are enough to make us realise the unconditional love and contribution she has made in Dylan’s life. The Red Wing team’s mothers were there with them as they traveled to Dallas for a game. Usually, dads make the annual trips, but the mothers have done it once before this, and this was trip No 2. “It’s great, moms are very important to our careers,” said forward Dylan Larkin, whose mother Denise is on the trip. “I’m not going to say more than your dad, but my mom is a huge part of my life anda  huge person for me, and to have her with us (on this trip), it’s very special.”

The vibe of the trip was different as well since the dads were always down in the hotel hall by the bus and just enjoyed themselves at the hotel bar. While the moms were more concerned about the schedules. “The moms are a little more organized, I guess. They enjoy it and have a great time, and so do we.”

Does Dylan Larkin have siblings?

Dylan does have a sibling, and it’s his older brother Colin, who has also played hockey at the collegiate level for the University of Massachusetts Boston. While growing up in Michigan, the brothers often played hockey together and later co-founded the Larkin Hockey School with their cousins Adam and Ryan.

Clearly, the siblings and cousin bonding is strong because finding a business together needs a different kind of teamwork.  In fact, they also decided to give back to the kids in their town.

“A lot of us that are doing this camp grew up right in this rink, and it is cool to come back and give back to these kids that are hopefully going to follow in our footsteps,” Larkin said per the Red Wings’ official website. “We all have moved on through the hockey ranks, and all of us are playing (or have played) college hockey. I hope we’re setting a good example and we’re having fun with the kids. It’s been a good response in both years doing it so it’s a lot of fun for us.”

He also said, “It really came down to work ethic,” Larkin said. “These kids have a lot of distractions and school is the most important part, but you got to be willing to shoot extra pucks at home, and when the ponds are frozen, you want to be out there for a couple hours or as long as you want.When their parents are forcing them to do it, I’m sure it’s not fun for them but if it comes from within, that’s when something special could happen.”

What is Dylan Larkin’s parents’ ethnicity and nationality?

Dylan and his family are American and have a mix of Canadian and American backgrounds with Irish heritage. His father, Kevin, is a Canadian native from Scarborough, Ontario, while his mother, Sidney Denise, is American. 

Their life was also always influenced by hockey, and Dylan’s parents always encouraged him to pursue his dreams. Although his father is Canadian, Dylan was born in Waterford, Michigan, and raised as an American citizen. 

How has Dylan Larkin’s family supported his career?

Dylan has received the most support from his parents, and they have been instrumental in his journey to becoming captain of the Detroit Red Wings. They provided a foundation of emotional support, hard work, and a deep heritage of sports in their family.

From his mother attending road trips and being with his team to his father understanding his vision and helping him distribute gloves to frontline workers during the pandemic, his parents have always supported his goals. He learned great work ethic from his parents, which helped him and his brothers open the Lakeland Hockey Association.