Philadelphia Flyers Star Cutter Gauthier Found Living Double Life as Underground EDM DJ Known as ‘IceBeatz’
By Tasha Kline | *Philly Pulse*
In a revelation that has stunned both the NHL and the underground music scene, it has been confirmed that Philadelphia Flyers star forward Cutter Gauthier has been secretly moonlighting as an EDM DJ under the alias *IceBeatz*. The 21-year-old rising NHL phenom, known for his blistering speed and laser-accurate shot, has apparently been living a double life — scoring goals by day and dropping beats by night.
The story broke when an anonymous Reddit user posted a grainy video showing a masked DJ performing at an underground warehouse rave in South Philly last Saturday. The DJ wore a Flyers hoodie, and toward the end of the set, he removed his mask for a moment — revealing what looked suspiciously like Gauthier. Fans dismissed it as a lookalike until a second video surfaced from a private afterparty, in which a clearly identifiable Gauthier was seen working a turntable while chanting, “Make some noise for *IceBeatz*!”
Internet sleuths quickly cross-referenced setlists, audio clips, and appearance dates. Within hours, TikTok was flooded with side-by-side comparisons of Gauthier’s pre-game interviews and *IceBeatz*’s stage banter. The voice, mannerisms, and even a distinct left-handed fist pump made the match undeniable.
On Monday morning, Gauthier broke his silence.
“It’s true,” he said in a press conference held at Wells Fargo Center. “I am IceBeatz. And I have zero regrets.”
The revelation sent shockwaves through the hockey world. Cutter Gauthier, drafted fifth overall in 2022 and currently leading the Flyers in points, has long been viewed as a serious, focused athlete. But behind the curtain — or, more accurately, the turntable — he’s been building a completely separate identity in the electronic music scene.
“I got into beat production during my freshman year at Boston College,” Gauthier explained. “I’d mess around with Ableton between road trips. It started as a hobby, but it became something deeper — a way to express the side of me that doesn’t show up on the ice.”
Sources close to Gauthier say his alter ego began as a joke. The nickname *IceBeatz* came from a teammate during Flyers training camp in 2023, after Gauthier brought a mini MIDI controller on the team bus. What no one expected was that the name would become a fixture in Philadelphia’s late-night music underground.
Performing in secrecy, always masked and often in dimly lit, pop-up venues, *IceBeatz* cultivated a loyal following for his bass-heavy, atmospheric tracks. Flyers fans, unknowingly, were often dancing to their star player’s mixes at local clubs — completely unaware of his identity.
“I’ve been to like three of his shows,” said Amber Reyes, a Drexel University student and EDM enthusiast. “The sets were insane. If I had known it was *Cutter freaking Gauthier* behind the decks, I would’ve lost my mind.”
According to insiders, Gauthier kept his musical pursuits quiet out of fear it would be seen as a distraction. “This league is old-school,” he said. “I didn’t want people thinking I wasn’t serious about hockey.”
Flyers head coach John Tortorella admitted he was “caught off guard” by the news.
“I always thought the kid was a bit… wired differently,” Tortorella said. “He’s blasting house music before games, shows up to practices humming some weird synth loops. But hey — he’s producing on the ice. That’s what matters.”
Despite the surprise, the Flyers organization has taken the revelation in stride. Team owner Dave Scott even joked that he’s open to letting *IceBeatz* perform at next season’s home opener.
“We’re not going to tell a guy who leads the team in power-play goals how to spend his off time,” Scott said. “As long as he doesn’t remix the national anthem.”
Reaction from teammates was a mix of amazement and light teasing.
“Dude dropped a track called ‘Penalty Box Drop’ and we thought it was just some local DJ,” said Flyers winger Travis Konecny. “Turns out it was our own guy. Unreal.”
But it’s not just a gimmick. Since the news broke, *IceBeatz*’s SoundCloud has gained over 2 million plays. His most recent single, “Slapshot Symphony,” is now trending on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist. Music critics have praised his work for its “unexpected emotional depth” and “ice-cold precision.”
“He’s not just slapping a celebrity name on some ghost-produced tracks,” said Marla Fields, editor of *Bass Culture Weekly*. “He’s got legit skills. And he’s carving a weird, wonderful new lane for athlete-artists.”
Still, Gauthier insists hockey comes first.
“I love the music. But my heart is on the ice,” he said. “I’ll never skip practice to DJ. But if we get a Cup one day, you better believe I’m headlining the afterparty.”
And what does the NHL have to say about one of its brightest young stars spinning records in secret?
“We encourage players to explore their creativity off the ice,” said Commissioner Gary Bettman in a statement. “As long as it doesn’t interfere with their responsibilities to their team, we see no issue. Plus, we hear the beats are fire.”
As the Flyers push for a playoff spot, one thing is clear: Cutter Gauthier is not just rewriting the team’s future — he’s remixing what it means to be an NHL star.
And if you hear the thump of bass echoing through South Philly at 2 a.m., it might just be the sound of *IceBeatz* dropping another unforgettable set.