Meadowvale Hawks – ME072 to train like the Toronto Maple Leafs for Ford Drills & Skills at Scotiabank Arena

Ford of Canada, the official automotive partner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and creator of the Ford Drills & Skills program, is pleased to announce that the Meadowvale Hawks – ME072 have been selected to visit Scotiabank Arena for a rare opportunity to train like a professional hockey player as Grand Prize winners in the Ford Drills & Skills competition.

“This year the Ford Drills & Skills program recognizes 16 youth minor hockey teams from across Southern Ontario for their dedication to their communities and charitable contributions,” said Nelly Cusan, national partnerships manager, Ford of Canada. “Ford of Canada is proud to support players by inviting them to practice on the same ice their hometown pro team plays on, sharpening their skills and providing them with valuable experience. A big congratulations from Ford of Canada to all the teams who, through hard work, have won the chance to participate in this special program.”

Grand prize winners will participate in a variety of skill-building sessions on Thursday August 30, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena, including:

 Skills Development

 Train Like a Leaf (Physical Fitness and Conditioning)

 Eat Like a Leaf (Nutrition)

In previous years, Toronto Maple Leafs alumni Wendel Clark and Darryl Sittler surprised the teams with a visit – who knows who will stop by this year to speak to the kids?

“The Drills and Skills program has inspired our team to not only think about how good they can be on the ice, it got them talking about how good they can be in the community,” said Joe Couto of the 072 Meadowvale Hawks. “From raising money for the hockey association selling 9,000 pounds of vegetables through a local farmer who has a son with Muscular Dystrophy to supporting Interim Place, a local women’s shelter, to winning a tournament food drive initiative. The icing on the cake after taking gold in the playoffs is training with the Maple Leafs. What a great way to bring hard work and a love for hockey together.”

WHO: Toronto Maple Leafs development clinicians, trainers & nutritionists Players and coaches from Ford Drills & Skills Grand Prize winning youth minor hockey teams

Ford of Canada representative

WHEN: Thursday, August 30, 2018 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Special guest speaker

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Opportunity to film youth teams at Scotiabank Arena

WHERE: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay Street, Toronto) Gate 2, accessible via Bay St.