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There are many Hollywood Stars who are in love with the sport of Ice Hockey. After Jim Carrey, Justin Bieber, Chris Hadfield, and Will Arnett, it’s time for Keanu Reeves to join the team. Notably, Reeves is famous for his character portrayal of John Wick and also of Neo in the Matrix Trilogy. Reeves is known for his charitable works and his cool screen presence. However, he follows NHL and is an avid hockey fan, as was clear from his latest Q&A video.

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Recently, the Matrix actor appeared in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) session on Reddit, where he shared his views on today’s hockey games. Moreover, he also talked about his favorite team in the league. Let’s get to know what did he talk about.

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In the recent update from yesterday, Reeves wanted to go candid with his fans over the AMA session. ‘John Wick’ uploaded the post to notify his followers about the time he was going to come live. He posted a picture of him holding a whiteboard that read, “Reddit AMA, Keanu Reeves, u/lionsgate, Saturday 3/4, 12 pm PT/ 3 pm ET.” 

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Evidently, the communication was conducted through the Lionsgate account. When someone among the fans asked him about his favorite team in the league, the actor promptly replied, “Any Canadian Olympic team, but in the NHL, hometown – Toronto Maple Leafs.” Notably, he grew up in the Toronto neighborhood of Yorkville. That’s where Reeves first became a fan of his home town Maple Leafs.

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It must be good to know that our John Wick was an athlete in himself. During high school, he played as a goaltender for North Toronto in the Metro Toronto Hockey League, which was later known as the Greater Toronto Hockey League. The owner of the goaltending high school comprehended his potential and offered him to play for Canada’s Olympic team. But the soon-to-be actor turned down the scope and flew to California for his acting dreams. Though his career in Hollywood couldn’t erase his passion for hockey. Talking about Hollywood, there are certain others who aspired to be great Maple Leafs fans.

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Bieber, an ardent NHL fan

Among several other devoted fans, pop singer Justin Bieber has always been a passionate fan of the sport. In fact, he still plays and enjoys hockey. It’s very normal to see him cheering for his favorite team – Toronto Maple Leafs. Some time back, the players of the club selected the singer for designing their jersey.

Bieber collaborated his own brand Drew House with Adidas and designed a funky reversible jersey for the team. Being a Leafs fan from his childhood, it was indeed a privilege to do something for his favorite club, as per the singer.

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With these great larger-than-life personalities in their clan, let’s hope for the team to stand even stronger in near future.

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Soumili Chatterjee is a pro-writer for EssentiallySports. With a Master's degree in English, Soumili's passion for sports writing has taken her on an extraordinary journey in the American sports arena. Inspired by the famous quote by ice-hockey legend Gretzky, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take," Soumili has taken these words to heart and has made it her mission to meet her idol someday. Her relentless pursuit of her dreams has been reflected in her writing, as she delves into the world of NHL brawls, MMA principles, and bodybuilding routines with the same determination and grace as The Great One himself. Soumili's writing goes beyond just the surface level of sports, as she delves into the minds of legends like Bruce Lee, Alexander Ovechkin, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, exploring the psychology of their successes and failures. She intends to be an authority in sports psychology, marrying her passion for the sporting world, with her love for her favorite sporting icons.

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