President Joe Biden says he is a fan of all of Canada’s sports teams, except for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 46th U.S. president is currently visiting the country, and during his speech to Parliament, he took a jab at the NHL franchise.
“I have to say, I like your [sports] teams except the Leafs,” Biden said, which was met with thunderous standing ovation, as well as boos, from the parliamentary gallery. “I’ll tell you why – they beat the Flyers back in January, that’s why. If I didn’t say that – I married a Philly girl – I’d be sleeping alone tonight fellas.”
The Philadelphia team played a home game against the Leafs on Jan. 8, where they lost to the Toronto franchise 2-6. Biden arrived in the country with his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, on Thursday night for a 27-hour trip.
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