Saša Matanović

Saša Matanović (born 23 May 1996) is a Croatian former professional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Baltimore Badgers of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). He was selected in the 4th round, 94 overall, by the Orlando Gators at the 2014 Entry Draft. Currently, Matanović works as a hockey commentator for the Baltimore Badgers along with his partner Isaac Jurić.

Early Life
Matanović was born on May 23, 1996 in Split, Croatia.

Personal Life
Matanović remained closeted until 2028, when him and Baltimore sports announcer Isaac Jurić left Matanović's retirement ceremony to elope to a chapel in Las Vegas where they were married by an Elvis impersonator. After a drunk Instagram story posted by Matanović effectively outed the two, Jurić published an article detailing the history of their relationship, which began in late 2017.

Controversies
In 2017, Matanović was accused of falsifying information about his life in an article written by announcer Isaac Jurić. In the article, Jurić wrote, "Matanović has woven a web of lies so intricate throughout his time as a Badger that I cannot say with any confidence that I know a single thing about him. From claiming to being born in 'Odjebi' (which -- and pardon my Croatian -- loosely translates to 'f*ck off' in English) to implicating the entire team in a cheating scandal that none of the other players had any idea about, Matanović has proven himself to be one of the most interesting young personalities in the NAHL. If only his on-ice performance could be as entertaining."