Maple Leafs partner with PWHPA

The Toronto Maple Leafs are partnering with the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association, the team announced Saturday.

The Maple Leafs will help support the association's marketing, consult on commercial efforts, and host a game to showcase its players - when Canadian government regulations allow it.

"Over the years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been committed supporters of women's hockey," team president Brendan Shanahan said.

"Beginning with Brian Burke's initial support of the now-disbanded CWHL and continuing today, the Maple Leafs stand in support of Jayna Hefford and the PWHPA and recognize their efforts and incredible sacrifice in their determination to form a single, unified, sustainable professional league. Women's hockey deserves nothing less."

The National Women's Hockey League suspended its season on Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns.

The PWHPA is made up of approximately 125 of the world's best women hockey players. The league was created to advance fairness, opportunity, and equity in women's pro hockey.

The Leafs are the second NHL team - after the New York Rangers - to partner with the association this season.

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