Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wears Marie-Phillp Poulin jersey before World Series

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. channeled a Canadian sports hero ahead of Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Guerrero was seen walking into the Rogers Center wearing the jersey of Canadian women’s hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin. The listless first baseman appeared locked in as he walked into the stadium to prepare for the biggest game of his career.

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Poulin has four Olympic gold medals to her name. She helped Team Canada win in 2010, 2014 and 2022. Canada won a silver medal in 2018. She also has four gold medals in the world championships. She currently plays in the Professional Women’s Hockey League for the Montreal Victoire.

She responded on her Instagram stories to Guerrero’s nod.

“Wow,” she wrote with a tearful emoji. “Let’s go Blue Jays!”

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of Game 6 of baseball’s World Series in Toronto, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

It’s do or die for the Blue Jays and the Dodgers on Saturday night. The game begins at 8:00 PM ET and can be seen on FOX. Max Scherzer will start for Toronto and Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound for the Dodgers.

Guerrero is hitting .412 in the postseason with eight home runs and 15 RBI. He leads postseason contenders in RBI and is tied with Ohtani in home runs.

Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) walks back to the dugout after being stranded on base during the sixth inning of Game 6 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Toronto hasn’t won a World Series since 1993. The Dodgers are the defending champions.