Actor Keanu Reeves is draw for his performing talents, clearly, but he’s also become something of a story off the conceal alongside with his many sharp deeds and general wholesome actions. That story persevered this week, as Reeves signed a one-day contract with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League and can donate the proceeds of his signed jersey to a local psychological health charity.
Reeves, a few years ago, attempted to waste the OHL as a goalie for the Spitfires. It did now not work out for him, but the actor has now attain stout circle and signed a ceremonial one-day contract to formally possess his name in the books. His jersey and a replica of his contract will be auctioned off, and 100% of the proceeds are going to the Canadian Psychological Health Association of Windsor-Essex.
Reeves met with Spitfires GM Bill Bowler and co-proprietor Brian Schwab to mark his contract. Bowler mentioned, “We’re so proud to sooner or later possess Keanu on our squad.”
Spitfires captain Liam Greentree mentioned, “We in truth could well per chance exhaust about a of these talents on the ice… Keanu will receive alongside immense with the rest of the crew clearly. Positively a welcome enhance.”
In the event you’ve deep pockets, it’s essential to well well say on the jersey and contract–the most smartly-liked say to beat is CAD $10,000 ($7,400 USD).
Reeves grew up in Toronto and performed hockey in his youth and was at one point pondering making a play to affix the Spitfires (via EW). He as a replace pursued a occupation in performing and that worked out pretty properly for him, having starred in the excellent Matrix franchise, alongside with Velocity, Point Break, and the John Wick sequence.
Reeves’ first major movie operate was in 1986’s Youngblood, a movie about ice hockey starring Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze. Reeves appears to be like love