In Milan on Sunday, following Canada’s men’s hockey team loss to Team USA in the gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, CBC broadcast footage appeared to show a strange event involving Nathan MacKinnon. The clip seemingly caught the moment the ancient spirit Astaroth entered MacKinnon’s body through his eyes after an interaction with a stuffed mascot.
Claims of Supernatural Possession Linked to Olympic Mascot
The Canadian silver medalists were presented with plush toys of the Olympic mascots known as The Flo, which resemble floral creatures. Social media users quickly noted MacKinnon’s intense gaze at the mascot as he received it from officials. This sparked immediate reactions from demonologists, spiritual mediums, and exorcists who asserted that MacKinnon was subjected to an otherworldly possession transmitted through the mascot to his body.
While many accepted these claims, some fans expressed doubt, offering messages such as,
“He’s not possessed, Nathan MacKinnon just looks like that,”
and,
“No demonic being could match the level of spite and unbridled anger rising in these Canadian hockey players right now.”
Disturbing Footage and Expert Perspectives on Spiritual Vulnerability
The broadcast reportedly cut out just before MacKinnon bit the head off the mascot, an unsettling moment confirmed by footage obtained by The Beaverton. Restrictions from the International Olympic Committee prevent this video from being publicly shared.
Demonologist Ashley Dowell from Fredericton, New Brunswick offered insight, saying,
“These spirits latch themselves onto us when we are at our most vulnerable.”
She explained,
“Depression, anxiety, grief caused by the loss of a loved one, or a gut-wrenching international sports loss that served as a proxy war between your country and a neighbouring fascist power. These emotions are so palpable that they can manifest physically as an evil force on earth, and attach themselves to us when we are at our most susceptible to influence.”
Reactions from MacKinnon’s NHL Teammates and Behavior Observations
Back with the Colorado Avalanche, MacKinnon’s colleagues reported no apparent changes in his conduct or appearance. One anonymous defenceman remarked,
“It’s probably just the Denver altitude adjustment,”
adding,
“That’s Nate Dogg for you, dude’s crazy, he’s pure beast. Besides, this always happens when he’s around his Canadian buddies for more than a few days. It’ll wear off.”
Another teammate observed MacKinnon climbing locker-room walls on all fours and demanding
“The Meaty Souls of the Living”
for his post-practice meal. He commented,
“Is that weird? Huh. I thought that was just because he’s from Nova Scotia.”
Ongoing Investigation and Unanswered Questions
Attempts to reach MacKinnon’s player agent, who now also represents the alleged spirit Astaroth, were unsuccessful before this publication. Meanwhile, The Beaverton is examining the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement to see if demonic exorcisms might be covered under player healthcare policies.
This unusual claim involving Nathan MacKinnon possession theory has stirred considerable debate around the intersection of spirituality, sport, and athlete wellbeing, with this story likely to provoke further scrutiny as the season progresses.
