Maple Leafs celebrate 'Next Generation Game' for the kids

Complete with viewing party and Babcock impersonator, day is a big hit

MIN@TOR: Maple Leafs celebrate Next Generation Game

By Daniel O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

January 04, 2019

Call them the Little Leafs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrated the next generation of hockey players on Thursday with their "Next Generation Game" before a matinee against the Minnesota Wild.

The next generation of Leafs taking the ice (and bench) at today’s Next Gen Game presented by @scotiahockey. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/idMz0P8A55
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) January 3, 2019

And just like the next generation will need players they will need coaches as well.

Coach said start on time, Leafs score seven seconds in.

Take a peek inside the dressing room before today’s Next Gen Game. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/nZqkcJ5fqD
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) January 3, 2019

Doing his best Mike Babcock impression was Ellery Miki, who announced the Maple Leafs starting line before the game.
The team also had a viewing party for the next generation of fans.

Today's fun isn't limited to the rink. Take a look inside the Next Gen Game viewing party at @RealSports!#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/ZqIZGLgEz5
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) January 3, 2019

And let's not forget about the next generation of mascot.

.@CarltonTheBear getting some help pumping up the crowd at today’s Next Gen Game. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/9Q8ErylJ5K
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) January 3, 2019

Maple Leafs celebrate 'Next Generation Game' for the kids

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