People of all ages were at the square supporting the Toronto Maple Leafs on one of the coldest days Toronto has witnessed so far this winter.
“It’s 11:35 and they’re not here yet,” said one child waiting for his favourite player with a Leafs jersey hanging off the metal fence, “do you think they will sign my jersey?”
I responded with “of course.”
And the players did, after the tournament that had all of the fans who were braving the cold temperatures cheering and chanting their favourite players names.
“We’re grateful for how many fans come to these events,” said Mitch Marner after the outdoor practice (via Maple Leafs YouTube), “moments like these, we always enjoy and take it for the most.