Emily Karlsson
Meet Emily Karlsson formerly known as Emily Ferguson; she is the pretty wife of NHL player William Karlsson, the Swedish center for the Las Vegas Golden Knights. While she is a new NHL Wag, she is no stranger to showbiz whatsoever; after all, Emily and her identical twin sister Haley competed on season 20th of The Bachelor. She later appeared on Bachelor in Paradise and in the t.v series The Twins: Happily Ever After?
William Karlsson NHL Career
William Karlsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 53rd overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Karlsson began his professional career with his hometown team Växjö Lakers HC of Sweden’s Elitserien (SEL) in 2010–11. After two seasons with Växjö, he moved to play for Skellefteå AIK during the 2012–13 season. During this season, he caught the attention of NHL scouts and was drafted into the league in 2013.
He made his debut with Anaheim in 2014, but was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2016–17 season. Karlsson helped lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record 108 points and playoff berth in 2017–18. However, after one season with Columbus, he was again traded—this time to the Vegas Golden Knights.
In his first season with Vegas, Karlsson exploded onto the NHL scene by posting career highs in goals (43) assists (35), and points (78). He also finished second in voting for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to an NHL player who best exemplifies sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of play.
William Karlsson Contract and Salary
On June 24, 2019, William Karlsson signed an eight-year, $47.2 million contract extension with the Las Vegas Golden Knights. The deal included a 2 million signing bonus, $47.2 million guaranteed, and an annual salary of $5.9 million.
William Karlsson Wife
Pretty Emily was born on October 10, 1992, in Nevada, to Jill and Scott Ferguson. She graduated in 2011 from Silverado High School in Henderson.
Three years later they auditioned to be a Laker Girl and subsequently appeared on the first episode of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader reality show.
She also worked as a cocktail waitress at the Marquee in Las Vegas from, 2014 to 2016.
Older by 20 minutes, Emily, Haley and longtime friend Mace Camp, shared their beauty tips, life experiences and so much more on their blog Blondesense.
Emily and her sister competed on The Bachelor featuring Ben Higgins, who eliminated her in week 7, while her sister Haley went home in week 4, one interesting. thing about Haley is that like her sister Emily, she too married a Swedish hockey player Oula Palve.
We could be wrong, but we believe Emily started dating William Karlsson in December 2017.
Emily and William Karlsson got engaged on December 11, 2020.
“I SAID YES! I get to marry the man of my dreams ❤️💍,” the 28-year-old reality TV personality wrote alongside a picture with her Swedish fiancé on Sunday, December 13, via Instagram. “This is a moment I’ve dreamed of since I was a little girl and it’s more than I could have ever imagined because it’s truly with my perfect person. I can’t wait to grow old and laugh with you forever 12/11/2020.”
They eventually married on July 23, 2022, at the Resort World in Las Vegas.
Emily and William Karlsson announced they were expecting their first child together on November 14, 2022.
They welcomed their beautiful boy, Beckham William Karlsson on May 12, 2023.
You can find William Karlsson wife Emily Karlsson on Instagram.