Which NHL team does Joe Biden support? POTUS reveals answer in Canadian Parliament

Joe Biden hasn’t been quick to make friends on his recent diplomatic trip to Canada. Recently, during a press conference in front of the Canadian Parliament, United States President Joe Biden made headlines when he revealed that he is not a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

As a Philadelphia Flyers fan, Biden's comments came as no surprise to hockey enthusiasts who are aware of the intense rivalry between the two teams.

Joe Biden makes a viral comment about the Toronto Maple Leafs in a speech made to the Canadian Parliament.

The rivalry between the Flyers and Maple Leafs dates back to the 1970s when the two teams were among the top contenders in the National Hockey League (NHL).

They have faced each other numerous times in the playoffs, with each game being highly competitive and often resulting in physical altercations. As a child growing up in the Philadelphia suburb of Delaware, Joe Biden was a fan of the team during their broad street bully days with the Maple Leafs.

He said:

“Our labor unions cross borders. So do our sports leagues. Baseball. Basketball. Hockey. Listen to this. Hockey. I have to say, I like your teams except the (Toronto Maple) Leafs.

He added:

I’ll tell you why. I’ll tell you why. They beat the (Philadelphia) Flyers back in January, that's why. And if I didn’t say that, I am married to a Philly girl and I would be sleeping alone with you fellows. I like you but not that much.”

While Joe Biden's comments may seem like a lighthearted quip, they carry significant cultural and political implications. Hockey is an integral part of Canadian culture, and the Maple Leafs are one of the most iconic teams in the country's history.

The team has a passionate fan base, and their games are often a unifying force for Canadians across the country. As the Canadian Parliament takes place in Leafs' rival city Ottawa, it's no surprise Biden received a standing ovation for the comment.

Just like friendly competitions between countries, sports rivalries are a common occurrence around the world, and are often a source of good-natured competition and camaraderie between fans.

Joe Biden's comments are a way of acknowledging the strong sports culture in both the United States and Canada, and the intense rivalries that exist between teams.

Obviously, the joke was in jest about the Flyers-Maple Leafs rivalry, of which the Canadian parliament was amused. The two countries share a border, a history, and many cultural and economic ties.

While sports may bring out passionate loyalties and rivalries, they should not detract from the broader friendship and cooperation between nations.