Ben and Holly met online shortly after Ben moved to the Grand Rapids area. They had their first date at the Grand Rapids Griffins's home opener on October 15, 2021 and officially began their relationship in early January of 2022. From the beginning, the couple bonded over their mutal love of hockey, food, and dogs. Many of their first dates invloved going to hockey games, eating at local restaurants, and taking Mousse to dog parks. On July 1, 2023, Ben proposed to Holly at Lookout Park in Grand Rapids. In the fall of 2023, they bought their first home together and adopted Madeleine. The couple is excited to finally say "I do" and to start the next chapter of their lives together.