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J.J. Watt visits Flyers practice

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It's well known that hockey holds a special place in 's heart. He grew up playing the sport and has previously said hockey was his first love.

On Friday, Watt got a little taste of the NHL.

The All-Pro defensive end was in Philadelphia last week to have surgery and was able to spend some time with the Flyers.

Watt received his own personalized No. 99 Flyers jersey from general manager Ron Hextall and was welcomed into the locker room with team captain Claude Giroux.

.@28CGiroux welcomes the newest #Flyers fan to the locker room pic.