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Toronto Maple Leafs to hold annual outdoor practice weekend at Nathan Phillip’s Square (2023)

TORONTO, February 7, 2023 – Toronto Maple Leafs fans will be able to see their beloved team up close once again in downtown Toronto this weekend Feb. 11-12. Cheer on your favourite Toronto Maple Leafs as they take to the ice at one of Toronto’s most iconic outdoor rinks and spend the weekend celebrating the game of hockey at all levels.

There are a number of Maple Leafs themed interactive activities taking place all weekend long in Nathan Phillips Square culminating in the outdoor practice on Sunday from 12: pm to 1:00 pm presented by SportChek.

Before the Maple Leafs hit the ice at city hall there will be a Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association skills competition featuring U.S. and Canadian Olympians.

Fans can also enjoy food, beverage and merchandise stations that will be set up in the Nathan Phillips square throughout most of the two days.

Here is the itinerary of events happening.

Auston Matthews enters the square as Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square in January 2020,
*photo by Stephen Uhraney*

Toronto Maple Leafs Nathan Phillips Square Weekend of Outdoor Activities schedule

Saturday February 11, 2023

Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square in January 2020,
*photo by Stephen Uhraney*

Activation Alley

Visit a variety of pop-ups throughout the day and enjoy food, beverage and merchandise stations. Meet some of your favourite Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni during the scheduled autograph signings following the Mascot Games.

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan makes grand entrance at Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square in January 2020, *photo by Stephen Uhraney*

Carlton’s Party in the Square

Join Carlton and his friends as they take over the square for a special Mascot Broomball Game. Open skate, meet and greet & photo-op opportunities will be available post-game.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Leafs at nathan phillips square big screen

Leafs vs Blue Jackets on the BIG SCREEN

Come down to Nathan Phillips Square and enjoy an evening skate while tuning into Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets game on the big screen

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Mitch Marner parades in at the January 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs outdoor practice, *photo by Stephen Uhraney*

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Activation Alley

Visit a variety of pop-ups throughout the day and enjoy food, beverage and merchandise stations. Meet some of your favourite Women’s Canadian Olympic Hockey Players during scheduled autograph signings following the Leafs Outdoor Practice.

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

William Nylander parades in at the January 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs outdoor practice, *photo by Stephen Uhraney*

PWHPA Skills Competition Presented by Canadian Tire

Find out who is at the top of their game in the PWHPA Skills Competition featuring the top women’s hockey players including Marie-Philip Poulin, Hilary Knight and Brianne Jenner.

10:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square, January 2021, *photo by Stephen Uhraney*

Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice Presented by Sport Chek

Catch your favourite players in action when your Maple Leafs hit the ice for their fun-filled annual 3v3 Outdoor Practice.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

It’s always a festive, spiritous good hockey vibe at the annual free outdoor practice events. For even more details visit the Toronto Maple Leafs online.

SOURCE Toronto Maple Leafs

photography by Stephen Uhraney

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