Kids are thrilled as Maple Leafs hit the ice at Dieppe Park

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It was a thrilling day for school kids and the community as they got time off to watch the Maple Leafs make their annual visit to Dieppe Park on Cosburn Ave. Leaf Captain Dion Phaneuf talked about the quality of the ice and the rink itself in the CBC video above. Ahead of the practice, about 40 students from local schools participated in a hockey clinic with Leafs alumnus Darcy Tucker. Fellow alumni Shayne Corson and Curtis Joseph also held an autograph session. Leafs head coach Mike Babcock attended the practice, along with Mayor John Tory and Ward 29 Councillor Mary Fregedakis. The Leafs and SportChek announced at the practice they will donate a new water fill station and additional dressing room storage at Dieppe Park.

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Kids from Beatty PS give thumbs up as Leafs unlimber at Dieppe Park