Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

I don't have a theme or big story for you, just huddled down trying to survive the storm raging outside, so here are some links, tweets, posts, and other things I've stumbled upon.

Ah those wacky Leafs did it again.

Recap: Leafs give up the winning goal to the Wings in the final minutes
Here we are, right back where we were yesterday.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

The Newfoundland Growlers brought one of the b'ys home, as they signed Mount Pearl native Terry Ryan to a standard player contract.

Newfoundland Growlers | Growlers sign Terry Ryan
The Newfoundland Growlers have announced today that Mount Pearl native Terry Ryan signed with the club on Sunday
Newfoundland GrowlersNewfoundland Growlers

Ryan is sticking with the game he loves, signing with his local ECHL team at 47! Ryan played in the WHL from 93-96, was a first round draft pick of the Montréal Canadiens in 1995, bounced around the East Coast AHL teams for a while and played for the St. Johns Maple Leafs in the 99-00 season with Alyn McCauley, Nik Antropov, DJ Smith, and Syl Apps III.

Retired from pro hockey in 2003 but started up again in senior leagues in 2007, and after taking last season off he's back to help out his injury depleted hometown team.

Welcome back!

He got a little choked up post game.

If you missed yesterday's PWHL game between the Ottawa Something's and the Toronto TBA's, well, if you're a Toronto fan you didn't miss much

They lost 5-1. Ottawa got their first franchise win.

Remember you always watch games past and present on the leagues YouTube channel.

Those clowns as the NHL refs are at it again. What a bunch of clowns.

Maple Leafs question missed cross-check on Matthews
Matthews was down on the ice briefly and was slot to get up as he was cross-checked in the side by Manson. There was no penalty call on the play which did not sit well with head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Sportsnet| January 13, 2024, 11:57 PM

The Maple Leafs at number seven is the most offensive thing I've ever encountered today.

NHL Power Rankings: A ‘dramatic’ question for all 32 teams
Another week, another new No. 1! Plus, with all the recent drama around the league, we ask a poignant second-half question about all 32 clubs.
ESPNKristen Shilton

The Women's field hockey team is still in the running for the Paris Olympics. Up next: top 10 ranked Morocco.

Canadian women’s field hockey team keeps Olympic dream alive with win at qualifying tourney | CBC Sports
The Canadian women’s field hockey team blanked Malaysia 3-0 on Sunday, bouncing back from an opening 2-0 loss to Britain at an FIH Olympic Qualifier in Valencia, Spain.
CBC

What? It comes up when I search for hockey news.

If you haven't heard, the new Back to Excited is out!

Back to Excited Episode 210: Nylander Extension & Defense Trade Targets
Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss the Leafs signing William Nylander to a contract extension, as well as some trade targets that might be of interest if the Leafs decide to bolster their defensive group. As always, you can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts,
PPP LeafsArvind S

I'm so excited I'm going to listen now!

Enjoy your day everyone!

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