Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

No new Leafs news came out yesterday, which lead to my search being mostly clickbait headlines taking individual quotes out of context for 200 word stories.

Toronto sports did have an exciting night as the Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-2 to push the American League Championship Series to game seven.

There's nothing better in any playoff than a game seven, and it will be a good night just to watch the fan reactions during the game. We know Toronto fans take a game seven with ease.

First pitch is 8:08PM.

It was rivalry week in the OHL, and it ended with a classic Peterborough vs Oshawa game that saw Leafs prospect Ben Sanford throw hits and fists.

It was opening weekend for the ECHL, and it's time for the no show suspensions.

Penguins Suspend Emil Pieniniemi For Failure To Report To ECHL
Emil Pieniniemi’s first taste of pro hockey in North America has yet to get off the ground. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.
Pro Hockey RumorsJosh Erickson

Speaking of the ECHL, our affiliate the Cincinnati Cyclones is helping the game grow on the shores of the Ohio River.

Cyclones owners pump $15 million into renovating suburban Cincinnati ice complex
Facility improvements include new seating, locker rooms and viewing areas.
WKRCSteve Watkins, Cincinnati Business Courier

I accidentally drove to Cincinnati once.

Finally,

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— James G (@orth.ca) 2025-10-20T03:40:46.865Z

Enjoy your day everyone!

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