Welcome to a special edition Definitive Fan!. Rather than the usual guide to a particular type of fan; this edition will look at actual fans of the game.
In this definitive fan we are taking a look at The Stars. No not the team – but the stars of the silver screen; the music world or from various other places.
As with the celebrity culture, it is very common for a celebrity to go where they will be seen and receive some publicity – often the ones who say they hate being followed around with everyone gawking at them are the ones who like to be followed; and many of the celebrities who occasionally make an appearance at hockey game; or wear a teams jersey clearly aren’t there to support the team. One of the best examples of this type of celebrity would be Snoop Dogg. During the Ducks successful run to the Stanley Cup a few years back; he was featured in a picture on the NHL page at a Ducks game complete with jersey and novelty foam finger. However, do some googling and you will also find him as a Sens fan (both before and after the Ducks game [ironic considering that they beat the sens…]) and in one video – in a Penguins jersey. Whether he is a fan of a team or not; I think it is safe to say he is more of a publicity ‘hound’.
Actual Fans
Kevin Smith
Director /Actor
Born: Red Bank, New Jersey- USA
Allegiance: New Jersey Devils
Famous for: Films such as Clerks, Dogma, Zack and Miri make a Porno
Bio: Smith, is evidently a New Jersey fan. Born in New Jersey, his first film featured banners and jerseys featuring The Devils; and simply loads of references to hockey itself. His general take on most movies somehow allows him to sneak in at least one or two references to the game; and where possible something featuring his allegiance to the New Jersey Devils.
Even in a comedy such as Zack and Miri make a porno, he managed to squeeze in a Winter Classic jersey, and a scene shot outside the Mellon.
To seal the deal of him beng a fan further, Kevin Smith is known for his occasional blog posts on the NHL website; and occasional appearance during games in the end of period programs.
Beyond this; Kevin Smith has also started production on a film based on the hockey song “hit somebody”. This will be a drama/comedy and is set to hit cinemas in 2012.
Hockey Mugshot:
Mike Myers
Actor
Born: Scarborough, Ontario – Canada
Allegiance: Toronto Maple Leafs
Famous for: Films such as Wayne’s World, Austin Powers and Shrek
Bio: Obviously being born into Canada would certainly have impacted his choice in both what sport to follow and what team to support – and Mike Myers is reported on making occasional appearances at Leafs games (perhaps like everyone else; he also finds it hard to get tickets for games). He is regarded by many fans to be possibly the largest Leafs fan there is; and that is no small achievement.
His (by most) worst film ‘The Love Guru” featured cup finals between the LA Kings and The Toronto Maple Leafs. Conveniently, this was an excuse for him to feature The Leafs winning the cup; something I guess like most fans, he was tired of waiting for.
Hockey Mugshot:
Pantera
Heavy Metal Band
Origin: Arlington, Texas – USA
Allegiance: Dallas Stars
Famous for: Cowboys from Hell, The Great Southern Trendkill
Bio: Regarded as the Metallica of the south, and by many as one of most influential metal bands in the USA at one stage, Pantera were a metal band that turned heads.
Sadly; they disbanded in the early 2000’s and they all went onto separate projects. Most notably “Dimebag Darell” was tragically murdered by an obsessive fan a few years later.
However in their prime, they were highly regarded as Dallas Stars fans – and this evidence still reminds long after they are gone; as the Stars are perhaps the only team with their own metal soundtrack. The obviously title “Dallas Stars Fight Song” track was written and performed by Pantera and remains a Stars fan favourite years on; usually playing after each intermission.
Hockey Mugshot:
Kid Rock
Rock musician
Born: Romeo, Michicgan – USA
Allegiance: Detroit Red Wings
Famous for: “I am the bullgod”, “Wasting Time”
Bio: Detroit rocker “Kid Rock”; is known for his music and his respect for Detroit sports. He is reported to make regular appearances at Wings games, Pistons games and Lions games; when he has the time. He has even recorded a goal song for Detroit, which makes an occasional appearance at games entitled “Hey! Hey! Hockeytown”.
Hockey Mugshot:
Elisha Cuthbert
Actress
Born: Calgary, Alberta – Canada
Allegiance: LA Kings
Famous for: Old School, The Girl Next Door, Love Actually
Bio: A lot of celebrities seen at Kings games aren’t often Kings fans; they are just there looking for some personal promotion. However Cuthbert is actually a loyal and avid Kings fan. She owns a season ticket, is regularly seen at games and in the 2005 season she even had an NHL blog. She was even at one point romantically involved with the then LA Kings player Sean Avery; however now dates Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf. A little trivia here for you; Sean Avery was kicked from the stars following the suspension caused by Avery’s comments on Cuthbert’s new relationship.
Keanu Reeves
Actor
Born: Beirut, Lebanon
Allegiance: Toronto Maple Leafs
Famous for: The Matrix, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Speed
Bio: A lesser known fact; In high school, Keanu Reeves was a keen hockey fan and player. He played for his school as a Goalie; and had the nickname “The Wall”. However, he was less interested in school; eventually dropping out and becoming an actor. Could anyone imagine if he had made it all the way to the NHL? He has however adorned the skates a few times more recently, once for a charity hockey event.
Despite living in Los Angeles now, he is reportedly a Leafs fan at heart and apparently makes appearances at games where possible.
Hockey Mugshot:
Michael Bublé
Musician
Born: Burnaby, British Columbia – Canada
Allegiance: Vancouver Canucks
Famous for: A wide range of Adult Contemporary music tracks
Bio: As a child he aspired to be a player for the Cannucks, and believes that if he was any good at hockey he wouldn’t be a singer right now. One of his requirements for his dressing room before a concert is that there is a local teams hockey puck in the room; and he is now the co-owner of Junior hockey team, The Vancouver Giants.
Hockey Mugshot:
So there we are; a few celebrities who are actually hockey fans; and not just in it for the publicity.
So I guess the key is; you never know who to expect at a hockey game
I’m KevKev, and this is The Definitive Fan
Welcome to a special edition Definitive Fan!. Rather than the usual guide to a particular type of fan; this edition will look at actual fans of the game.
In this definitive fan we are taking a look at The Stars. No not the team – but the stars of the silver screen; the music world or from various other places.
As with the celebrity culture, it is very common for a celebrity to go where they will be seen and receive some publicity – often the ones who say they hate being followed around with everyone gawking at them are the ones who like to be followed; and many of the celebrities who occasionally make an appearance at hockey game; or wear a teams jersey clearly aren’t there to support the team. One of the best examples of this type of celebrity would be Snoop Dogg. During the Ducks successful run to the Stanley Cup a few years back; he was featured in a picture on the NHL page wearing a Ducks game complete with jersey and novelty foam finger. However, do some googling and you will also find him as a Sens fan (both before and after the Ducks game [ironic considering that they beat the sens…]) and in one video – in a Penguins jersey. Whether he is a fan of a team or not; I think it is safe to say he is more of a publicity ‘hound’.
Actual Fans
Kevin Smith
Director /Actor
Born Red Bank, New Jersey- USA
Allegiance: New Jersey Devils
Famous for: Films such as Clerks, Dogma, Zack and Miri make a Porno
Bio: Smith, is evidently a New Jersey fan. Born in New Jersey, his first film featured banners and jerseys featuring The Devils; and simply loads of references to hockey itself. His general take on most movies somehow allows him to sneak in at least one or two references to the game; and where possible something featuring his allegiance to the New Jersey Devils.
Even in a comedy such as Zack and Miri make a porno, he managed to squeeze in a Winter Classic jersey, and a scene shot outside the Mellon arena.
To seal the deal of him beng a fan further, Kevin Smith is known for his occasional blog posts on the NHL website; and occasional appearance during games in the end of period programs.
Beyond this; Kevin Smith has also started production on a film based on the hockey song “hit somebody”. This will be a drama/comedy and is set to hit cinemas in 2012.
Mike Myers
Actor
Born Scarborough, Ontario – Canada
Allegiance: Toronto Maple Leafs
Famous for: Films such as Wayne’s World, Austin Powers and Shrek
Bio: Obviously being born into Canada would certainly have impacted his choice in both what sport to follow and what team to support – and Mike Myers is reported on making occasional appearances at Leafs games (perhaps like everyone else; he also finds it hard to get tickets for games).
His (by most) worst film ‘The Love Guru” featured cup finals between the LA Kings and The Toronto Maple Leafs. Conveniently, this was an excuse for him to feature The Leafs winning the cup; something I guess like most fans, he was tired of waiting for.
Pantera
Industrial Metal
Origin: Arlington, Texas – USA
Allegiance: Dallas Stars
Famous for: Cowboys from Hell, The Great Southern Trendkill
Bio: Regarded as the Metallica of the south, and by many as one of most influential metal bands in the USA at one stage, Pantera were a metal band that turned heads.
Sadly; they disbanded in the early 2000’s and they all went onto separate projects. Most notably “Dimebag Darell” was tragically murdered by an obsessive fan a few years later.
However in their prime, they were highly regarded as Dallas Stars fans – and this evidence still reminds long after they are gone; as the Stars are perhaps the only team with their own metal soundtrack. The obviously title “Dallas Stars Fight Song” track was written and performed by Pantera and remains a Stars fan favourite years on; usually playing after each intermission.
Kid Rock
Rock musician
Born Romeo, Michicgan – USA
Allegiance: Detroit Red Wings
Famous for: “I am the bullgod”, “Wasting Time”
Bio: Detroit rocker “Kid Rock”; is known for his music and his respect for Detroit sports. He is reported to make regular appearances at Wings games, Pistons games and Lions games; when he has the time. He has even recorded a goal song for Detroit, which makes an occasional appearance at games entitled “Hey! Hey! Hockeytown”.
Elisha Cuthbert
Actress
Born Calgary, Alberta – Canada
Allegiance: LA Kings
Famous for: Old School, The Girl Next Door, Love Actually
Bio: A lot of celebrities seen at Kings games aren’t often Kings fans; they are just there looking for some personal promotion. However Cuthbert is actually a loyal and avid Kings fan. She owns a season ticket, is regularly seen at games and in the 2005 season she even had an NHL blog. She was even at one point romantically involved with the then LA Kings player Sean Avery; however now dates Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf. A little trivia here for you; Sean Avery was kicked from the stars following the suspension caused by Avery’s comments on Cuthbert’s new relationship.
Keanu Reeves
Actor
Born Beirut, Lebanon
Allegiance: Toronto Maple Leafs
Famous for: The Matrix, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Speed
Bio: A lesser known fact; In high school, Keanu Reeves was a keen hockey fan and player. He played for his school as a Goalie; and had the nickname “The Wall”. However, he was less interested in school; eventually dropping out and becoming an actor. Could anyone imagine if he had made it all the way to the NHL? He has however adorned the skates a few times more recently, once for a charity hockey event (http://www.keanuvision.com/archives/KRper3-01.jpg)
Despite living in Los Angeles now, he is reportedly a Leafs fan at heart and apparently makes appearances at games where possible.
Michael Bublé
Musician
Born Burnaby, British Columbia – Canada
Allegiance – Vancouver Canucks
Famous for: A wide range of Adult Contemporary tracks
Bio: As a child he aspired to be a player for the Cannucks, and believes that if he was any good at hockey he wouldn’t be a singer right now. One of his requirements for his dressing room before a concert is that there is a local teams hockey puck in the room; and he is now the co-owner of Junior hockey team, The Vancouver Giants.
So there we are; a few celebrities who are actually hockey fans; and not just in it for the publicity.
So I guess the key is; you never know who to expect at a hockey game…
I’m KevKev, and this is The Definitive Fan
