The Sporty Power Couple: Morgan Rielly and Tessa Virtue’s Love Story on Ice
POWER couples come in all shapes and forms, but none seem sportier – or savvier on ice – than Morgan Rielly and his fiancée, Tessa Virtue.
Who is Tessa Virtue, Morgan Rielly’s Ice Dancing Fiancée?
Tessa Virtue is a Canadian retired ice dancer, born in London, Ontario, Canada on May 17, 1989. As the youngest of four children, she began ice skating at the age of six and went on to study psychology, earning a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023. Virtue and her ice dance partner, Scott Patrick Moir, have had an illustrious career, becoming two of the most decorated Olympic figure skaters of all time. Since retiring in 2019, Virtue has been active as an “Ambassador, speaker, [and] entrepreneur,” and currently serves as an “Exec[utive] Advisor [at] Deloitte.”
How did Morgan and Tessa Meet?
Certified Canadian power couple Morgan Rielly and Tessa Virtue met through mutual friends in 2019 and kept their relationship out of the public eye. After speculations, they confirmed their engagement in 2023, leading to a social media buzz. Since then, the couple has been more active on social media, showing glimpses of their life together. Fans were quick to notice a ring on Rielly’s finger, sparking marriage speculation, though neither party has directly addressed the rumors.
When did Morgan Rielly join the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Morgan Rielly is a professional ice hockey defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, having been drafted in 2012 and making his NHL debut the following year. Since then, Rielly has been a key player for the team, with numerous achievements and accolades to his name. His next appearance will be as the assistant captain of Team Matthews in the NHL All-Star Game, where he will be joined by celebrity co-captain Justin Bieber.
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