One of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s stars will play in the NHL All-Star Game’s Breakaway Challenge. People might not have enjoyed John Walker very much during the show, but Wyatt Russell will be lacing up his skates. Long before picking up the shield, the actor was a goalie. In fact, he was a pretty good one. Russel actually played with All-Star Cam Talbot back in college at the University of Alabama Huntsville. Their relationship stretches all the way back to the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League. The 35-year-old is ecstatic about gettin the chance to put his gear back on and talk to his old friend. However, he acknowledges that it’s been a long time since he hit the ice with any stakes. The John Walker had some short words about his teammate when speaking to NHL.com.

The @NHL announced four special guests who will be in attendance for the 2022 NHL #AllStar Skills presented by DraftKings Sportsbook, which include Trevor Zegras, Manon Rhéaume, Wyatt Russell & Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson.Full release: https://t.co/1qbuunp5DW pic.twitter.com/DW7e8kvVSF