Leafs Culture

The Toronto Maple Leafs joined the National Hockey League in its inaugural season in 1917, throughout several changes to the team’s identity one thing remained constant, this is Toronto’s hockey team. We take great pride in representing our city and our fans over the last 100+ years, with great pride also brings great responsibility to lead and to inspire positive and enduring social change.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are committed to utilizing our platform with honour, pride and courage to celebrate culture while amplifying social justice messages. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion actions are an important effort for the franchise on and off the ice. We look forward to contributing to a lasting impact in our community.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are committed to utilizing our platform with honour, pride and courage to celebrate culture while amplifying social justice messages. Our equity, diversity and inclusion actions are an important effort for the franchise on and off the ice. We look forward to contributing to a lasting impact in our community.

The Toronto Maple Leafs strive to address systematic racism and to advance social justice. We promise this commitment to our fans, to our organization and to our city.

We thank you for supporting us on this journey to ensure that every single person in our community feels valued and safe while we work to foster an inclusive culture in hockey.

Toronto Maple Leafs x Friend of Ruby Visit

The Maple Leafs and Marlies are proud to support diverse communities, including members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are committed to promoting a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment within hockey—both on and off the ice. On November 5th, The Toronto Maple Leafs welcomed a group from Friends of Ruby for a special game day experience at Scotiabank Arena. Hosted by Toronto Maple Leafs' Mark Fraser and Brock McGillis, the group enjoyed watching morning skate, toured the Leafs locker room and Scotiabank Arena, had a chance to meet players, speak with Brian Burke and attend the Leafs game.

The Leaf: Blueprint Moment Truth and Reconciliation

Blueprint moment recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs efforts on September 30, 2022

Emancipation Day

We joined the Toronto Revellers to celebrate emancipation at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. August 1st is Emancipation Day in Canada we celebrate the culture and heritage of Black Canadians

Open Ice Presented By Adidas: TML Pride

Open Ice feature of the Toronto Maple Leafs participating in the Toronto Pride Parade 2022

My Story: Kassie Roache

During Pride Month, Kassie Roache shares her journey to becoming a professional hockey player and the impact that the sport had when discovering her true self

Pride Month Allyship

The Toronto Maple Leafs are proud allies committed to celebrating and advocating for the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Open Ice Presented By Adidas: 3 Nolans

Open Ice feature on NHL Alumni Ted Nolan and his sons Brandon and Jordan in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day

Open Ice Presented By Adidas: Manny Malhotra

Open Ice feature on the First NHL coach of South Asian descent

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month: The Chin Brothers

Learn about the story of the Chin Brothers and how they became pioneers in Chinese-Canadian hockey, and how they made Maple Leafs history as the first Asian players to don the blue and white

The Toronto Maple Leafs Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

The Toronto Maple Leafs staff share what Asian Heritage Month means to them and why representation matters

Hockey 4 Youth

Hockey 4 Youth fosters social inclusion for new Canadian & high-priority youth through free ice hockey and off-ice life skills programming.

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Hockey Equality

The Hockey Equality program invests in BIPOC youth, providing skills development and mentorship.

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Pride Toronto

Pride Toronto is about celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive experience for all.

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Change The Game

Our fight is to provide equitable access to sport and opportunity on the playing field that leads to success and opportunity off the playing field.

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Home Ice Hockey

Home Ice Hockey brings non-competitive organized hockey to youth facing barriers at no cost.

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Hockey Coach Certification Program

Through collaboration with the GTHL, we provide youth coaches with the opportunity to obtain Coach Level 1 certification.

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Venues For Everyone

As an organization, it is important to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies to foster an environment that respects all individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities.

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