The Legend Of Keanu Reeves Grows
Actor Keanu Reeves is thought for his performing expertise, in fact, however he is additionally develop into one thing of a legend off the display along with his many good deeds and normal healthful actions. That legend continued 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 an area psychological well being charity.
Reeves, a few years in the past, tried to make the OHL as a goalie for the Spitfires. It did not work out for him, however the actor has now come full circle and signed a ceremonial one-day contract to formally have his identify within the books. His jersey and a duplicate of his contract shall be auctioned off, and 100% of the proceeds are going to the Canadian Psychological Well being Affiliation of Windsor-Essex.
Reeves met with Spitfires GM Invoice Bowler and co-owner Brian Schwab to signal his contract. Bowler mentioned, “We’re so proud to lastly have Keanu on our squad.”
Spitfires captain Liam Greentree mentioned, “We actually might use a few of these expertise on the ice… Keanu will get alongside nice with the remainder of the staff for certain. Undoubtedly a welcome addition.”
For those who’ve bought deep pockets, you possibly can bid on the jersey and contract–the present bid to beat is CAD $10,000 ($7,400 USD).
Reeves grew up in Toronto and performed hockey in his youth and was at one level contemplating making a play to affix the Spitfires (through EW). He as a substitute pursued a profession in performing and that labored out fairly properly for him, having starred within the gigantic Matrix franchise, together with Velocity, Level Break, and the John Wick collection.
Reeves’ first main film function was in 1986’s Youngblood, a movie about ice hockey starring Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze. Reeves looks as if a reasonably good man, as he is identified to surrender his seat on public transportation, take pay cuts, and donate to charity with out making an enormous deal about it.
By way of Reeves’ future jobs, it hasn’t been confirmed but, however many consider Reeves will star within the Armored Core episode of Prime Video’s Secret Degree from Deadpool director Tim Miller.
