Blue Jays Star Channels Canadian Hockey Legend Ahead of World Series Game 7
Toronto Blue Jays' star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is looking to channel his inner hockey hero in the biggest game of his career, with Saturday night's World Series Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers hanging precariously in the balance.
Guerrero was spotted walking into Rogers Centre wearing the jersey of Canadian women’s hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated athletes in Team Canada's history. The gesture appears to be an attempt by Guerrero to tap into the same fierce determination and spirit that has driven Poulin to international success.
Poulin, who plays for the Montreal Victoire in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, reacted on her Instagram story to Guerrero's nod, writing "Wow," accompanied by a tearful emoji. The message was clearly an endorsement from Poulin to Guerrero, as well as a call to arms for Blue Jays fans around the world.
For his part, Guerrero is entering Game 7 with a hot bat, batting .412 in the postseason with eight home runs and 15 RBIs. He leads all postseason competitors in RBIs and is tied with Dodgers' ace Shohei Ohtani in home runs. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the series, with the Blue Jays fighting to avoid elimination against the defending champions.
Max Scherzer will start for Toronto on Saturday night, while Ohtani takes the mound for the Dodgers. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen on FOX. Will Guerrero Jr.'s hockey-inspired mindset carry him to victory in Game 7? Only time will tell.
Toronto Blue Jays' star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is looking to channel his inner hockey hero in the biggest game of his career, with Saturday night's World Series Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers hanging precariously in the balance.
Guerrero was spotted walking into Rogers Centre wearing the jersey of Canadian women’s hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated athletes in Team Canada's history. The gesture appears to be an attempt by Guerrero to tap into the same fierce determination and spirit that has driven Poulin to international success.
Poulin, who plays for the Montreal Victoire in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, reacted on her Instagram story to Guerrero's nod, writing "Wow," accompanied by a tearful emoji. The message was clearly an endorsement from Poulin to Guerrero, as well as a call to arms for Blue Jays fans around the world.
For his part, Guerrero is entering Game 7 with a hot bat, batting .412 in the postseason with eight home runs and 15 RBIs. He leads all postseason competitors in RBIs and is tied with Dodgers' ace Shohei Ohtani in home runs. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the series, with the Blue Jays fighting to avoid elimination against the defending champions.
Max Scherzer will start for Toronto on Saturday night, while Ohtani takes the mound for the Dodgers. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen on FOX. Will Guerrero Jr.'s hockey-inspired mindset carry him to victory in Game 7? Only time will tell.
what's up with Vlad wearing Marie-Philip's jersey?! I got a feelin' he's really gonna tap into that hockey spirit and bring it to the plate 
he's already on fire, but I gotta see him shut down Ohtani for Toronto to win it all 
I'm loving this vibe from Vladdy right now! Channeling his inner hockey hero is so cool, and it's awesome that he's looking to Marie-Philip Poulin for inspiration 
. I mean, the woman is a total legend on the ice, and to see someone like Guerrero Jr. drawing from her determination and spirit... it's just infectious 
. The Blue Jays need all the good energy they can get right now, especially with Game 7 on the line 
. Scherzer vs Ohtani is gonna be a tough one to call, but I'm hoping our boys in blue come out on top 
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr is totally channeling his inner hockey hero with that Marie-Philip Poulin jersey 
- it's like he's got the whole country behind him! 
The fact that Poulin reacted to it on Instagram is even more amazing, I'm sure she's totally stoked for Guerrero and the Blue Jays. 
Now, can we talk about how intense this Game 7 is gonna be?! 
With Scherzer starting for Toronto and Ohtani leading the Dodgers, it's anyone's game! 
Let's hope Vladimir brings that fire 
and carries his team to victory!
I mean, I get it, you wanna bring some extra motivation and whatnot... but wearing a hockey jersey in the middle of a baseball game? 
But hey, if it works for Guerrero Jr. and gives him an edge, then more power to him, I guess! 
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max scherzer on the mound and ohtani too? that's some top-notch pitching we're in for 
anyway, gotta say, it's awesome to see the energy around guerrero jr. a little bit of hockey magic might just do the trick 
. The fact that Poulin gave him her seal of approval with that Instagram post is a huge confidence booster for the Blue Jays 
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. Plus, he's on fire at the plate right now - a .412 batting average and 8 home runs in the postseason? 
. Like, seriously, a hockey jersey? What's next, wearing a curling sweater to the game? 
. It's Game 7, not a feel-good commercial. Guerrero needs to focus on the task at hand, not try to be Marie-Philip Poulin for a day 
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, he's been crushing it at the plate .412 in the postseason? Mind. Blown. 
! Bring on the Blue Jays vs Dodgers showdown 
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. The crowd at Rogers Centre is gonna be PUMPED UP and the energy is gonna be ELECTRIC 
️! Let's do this Blue Jays 
Channeling the spirit of a Canadian hockey legend like Marie-Philip Poulin is pure genius! 
! Walking into that game with Marie-Philip Poulin's jersey on, it's like he's channeling her inner determination and spirit 
, it's like she's giving him the ultimate seal of approval 
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. It's about how he's tapping into that same kind of mental toughness and grit that Poulin has shown throughout her career 
. But what's even crazier is that Guerrero Jr. is drawing inspiration from a hockey player 
What a legend, right? 
