Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

We are a week into September and we have seen photos of the main roster skating and getting prepared for camp.

At the end of this week - the weekend you may call it - the Maple Leafs rookies, prospects, and persons of interest, will be heading to Montréal for a two day rookie showcase.

Canadiens: Rookie Showcase and Prospect Showdown
With the season fast approaching Montreal Canadiens rookie are eager to get back to work starting with Logan Mailloux and Lane Hutson.
Yahoo SportsKarine Hains

Mark Giordano is still deciding on where to play this season. Should he go home to Edmonton, who just lost in the Stanley Cup Final? Or stay in Toronto? Apparently the Jani Hakanpää deal is in the way.

Maple Leafs reportedly still showing interest in a Mark Giordano reunion
Mark Giordano joining the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2021-22 NHL trade…
TheLeafsNationAlex Hobson

No one knows anything but that won't stop us from guessing.

Maple Leafs Mailbag: Marner’s future? Robertson’s request? Alex Nylander’s shot?
Hockey is coming. And one of the surest signs is the overwhelming response to our late-summer call for Maple Leafs Mailbag questions.
Sportsnet| September 3, 2024, 9:22 AM

Any readers in or near Sarnia start saving as you're getting an international tournament! Hooray!

U17 World Hockey Challenge Coming To Sarnia - Sarnia Sting
The 2024 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge set to take place in Sarnia Lambton from November 1-9. This prestigious international tournament will showcase the hockey talents of young athletes from across the globe and promises to deliver thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments on the ice. Exhibition games will be held at Petrolia’s Greenwood Recreation Centre…
Sarnia StingSarnia Sting

The Vegas Golden Knights hit the road and took a trip to Mexico recently to spread the good word of hockey.

3 more international trips the Vegas Golden Knights should make
Leaving the home country can be a fun time for everyone involved. The Vegas Golden Knights will do this in September when they hit Mexico.
Vegas Hockey KnightJacob Walters

On September 28th, you can play road hockey for a good cause.

Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer - Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
The Princess Margaret’s Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer. Rookie and veteran recreational hockey players join former players and other celebrities to with one shared goal, advancing vital cancer research.
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I hope you're ready for some news! Tune in to Breakfast Television at 8AM for a PWHL announcement!

Finally, The University of New Brunswick Reds has their perfect season honoured with a corn maze!

Corn maze honours a N.B. hockey team’s golden shutout season
Last season, the UNB Reds went undefeated all year. In the playoffs, they didn’t just win each game, they shut out every team they faced.
CTVNews

Enjoy your day everyone!

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