Auston Matthews gifts a signed Maple Leafs jersey with a heartfelt message to close friend Justin Bieber and wife Haley's baby

A lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Justin Bieber has always been passionate about hockey and closely follows the NHL. In 2024, the league invited him to the NHL All-Star Game in Toronto, where he served as a celebrity captain alongside Leafs captain Auston Matthews.

Bieber, who hails from Ontario, has been following Matthews' career ever since he got drafted by the Maple Leafs in 2016. On Monday evening, Bieber surprised fans as he shared a heartwarming post on his Instagram story, showcasing a signed jersey from Matthews with the number 34. Auston had personalized the jersey with the message:

"To JB Jr. Peace & Love."

Justin Bieber Shares Special Gift for Baby Boy: Auston Matthews' Signed Jersey

The jersey was a special gift for Bieber's newborn son, whom he and his wife, American model Hailey Bieber, welcomed in August last year. Bieber tagged Matthews as he shared the post with his 295 million followers yesterday, captioning it,

"4 babyjb"

In July last year, Justin Bieber showcased his deep affection for hockey by sharing behind-the-scenes photos from a local hockey game he participated in in Los Angeles.

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When Justin Bieber brought glamor to NHL All-Star Game as celebrity captain for Auston Matthews' team

2024 Honda NHL All-Star Game - Source: Getty

The 2024 NHL All-Star Game was a milestone moment for Justin Bieber, a childhood Toronto Maple Leafs fan. As a celebrity captain alongside Auston Matthews, Bieber helped lead "Team Matthews" to victory in the exhibition game at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto. This opportunity fulfilled Bieber's lifelong dream of participating in the NHL All-Star festivities.

In an interview, Bieber reflected on his experience growing up playing hockey and his involvement in the NHL All-Star Game.

"This has been unbelievable," he said. "I feel like I've actually had vivid dreams about this at night, so it's beautiful. Awesome."

Before the game, the Grammy-winning artist took to the ice, electrifying the atmosphere. As the co-captain of "Team Matthews," representing the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bieber brought glamor to the event.