Mike Fisher’s Post-NHL Life: Career, Family, and Faith

When Mike Fisher skated off the ice for the last time in May 2018, he left behind a 17-season NHL career that few players match. What he built next — a humanitarian brand, a public role as a husband and father, and a life centered on faith — has turned out to be just as demanding as any penalty kill he ever anchored. Here is what Fisher is doing now, how he got there, and what the numbers actually say about the man behind the jersey.

NHL career span: 1999–2018 · Teams played for: Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators · Stanley Cup Finals appearances: 2017 · Selke Trophy finalist: 2006 · Combined net worth (with C. Underwood): estimated $140 million+ · Children: 2 sons

Eight key facts about Mike Fisher, drawn from official league records and biographical sources:

What Does Mike Fisher Do for a Living Now?

Co-founder of Catchin’ Deers

Fisher co-founded Catchin’ Deers, a faith-based humanitarian organization that provides life-saving medical care and aid to communities in need. The brand also operates as a hunting lifestyle and apparel company he runs with his brother and close friends (ComingSoon (entertainment and lifestyle media)). It is not a vanity project: the organization’s stated mission merges Fisher’s personal Christian faith with hands-on service work, a direction he has described as central to his post-NHL identity.

Public speaking and appearances

• Fisher appears periodically at events alongside Carrie Underwood, including red-carpet premieres and award shows.
• He has spoken at faith-based conferences and men’s ministry events.
• He uses his social media platform primarily to promote Catchin’ Deers and family content.

Full-time parent role

Fisher is the primary caregiver for the couple’s two sons during Underwood’s tour and recording schedule. The family splits time between their Ottawa estate and their Nashville-area home. In a 2025 interview, Fisher indicated he was also working on a retreat center for men’s and women’s ministry and marriage retreats (YouTube interview (2025)).

How Did Carrie Underwood Meet Mike Fisher?

Introduced by mutual friends after one of her concerts

Fisher and Underwood were introduced by a mutual friend in 2008 after one of her concerts in Ottawa, according to biographical reports (Wikipedia (biographical reference)). At the time, Fisher was a veteran center for the Ottawa Senators and Underwood was already a multiplatinum country artist. The connection was not instant tabloid fodder: the two dated quietly for over a year before going public.

Early courtship and engagement

• Fisher attended one of Underwood’s concerts in Ottawa early in their courtship.
• They became engaged on December 20, 2009 (Wikipedia (biographical reference)).
• They married on July 10, 2010, in Greensboro, Georgia (Wikipedia (biographical reference)).

The pattern: a slow, private courtship between two people at the peak of their respective careers. The engagement came 14 months after they met, and the wedding followed seven months later.

How Many Children Do Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Have?

Biographical details of their sons

The couple has two sons. Isaiah Michael was born in 2015, and Jacob Bryan was born in 2019 (Nicki Swift (celebrity news outlet)). The family resides primarily on a large estate in Ottawa, Ontario, and also maintains a home in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

Three miscarriages and their public acknowledgments

Underwood has publicly discussed experiencing three miscarriages between the births of her sons. She spoke about the emotional toll in interviews, framing the losses as part of a longer journey to grow their family. Fisher has supported those disclosures but has not spoken extensively on the topic himself.

Does Mike Fisher Have a Temper?

Reputation on the ice as an intense player

Fisher was known as a physical, hard-nosed player who was a Selke Trophy finalist for defensive excellence in 2005–2006 (Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (official hall of fame)). He played a grinding style, logged heavy minutes, and was not afraid to drop the gloves. That on-ice intensity is normal for a top-six forward in the NHL.

Public statements about his personality at home

• There is no publicly verified record of a temper-related incident in Fisher’s personal life.
• Those who know him describe him as reserved, faith-driven, and family-oriented.
• The question appears to stem from tabloid narratives, not confirmed incidents.

How Rich Is Mike Fisher?

NHL career earnings

Fisher earned over $39 million in NHL salary alone during his 17-season career, according to contract data compiled by multiple sources (Times of India (sports news division)). His peak salary came during his tenure with the Nashville Predators, where he served as captain from 2016 onward.

Combined household wealth with Carrie Underwood

Fisher’s personal net worth is estimated at roughly $30 million by multiple outlets (ComingSoon (entertainment and lifestyle media)). His combined household wealth with Underwood is estimated at over $140 million, with Underwood’s music career generating the majority of that figure (Times of India (sports news division)). His business ventures include Catchin’ Deers and real estate holdings in both Canada and the United States.

Where Does Carrie Underwood Live With Her Husband?

Primary residence in Ottawa

The family primarily lives on a large estate in Ottawa, Ontario, where Fisher grew up and where the couple built a custom home. The property includes ample land for the couple’s outdoor lifestyle and provides privacy from the public eye.

Properties in Nashville and elsewhere

They also maintain a home in the Nashville, Tennessee area, where Underwood’s career is based. The couple coordinates public appearances and date nights between both cities. Fisher has described the split as manageable but requiring deliberate planning.

The pattern: two homes, two countries, one schedule built around two careers and two school-age children.

Quotes

“I’m just trying to be a good dad, a good husband, and follow what God has for me.”

— Mike Fisher, describing his post-NHL priorities in a 2025 interview (YouTube interview (2025))

“We’ve had some really hard times. We’ve had three miscarriages. It’s just part of our story.”

— Carrie Underwood, on the couple’s journey to parenthood

For the Fisher-Underwood family, the public narrative is one of resilience. Underwood’s willingness to speak about pregnancy loss has reframed how fans see the couple’s private life, while Fisher’s comments lean heavily on faith and family as the anchors of his identity.

What this means: Fisher’s post-NHL identity is defined not by what he left behind, but by what he built in its place. For the fan wondering what Mike Fisher does now, the answer is straightforward: he runs a humanitarian organization, raises two boys, and has traded the roar of an arena for the quiet work of building a life that doesn’t require a scoreboard. For the NHL, the loss is a former captain who played 1,088 games without a single off-ice controversy. For Fisher, the gain is a life that fits him better than any jersey ever did.

Readers interested in a deeper look at his life away from the rink can find more details on his retirement years including his work with the charity Catchin’ Deers.

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