Toronto, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Toronto Maple Leafs at the moment introduced that Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s “Milk” patch will seem on all of the staff’s sport sweaters beginning this NHL season, constructing on the 2 organizations’ multi-year partnership to help wholesome energetic dwelling, group programming and entry to hockey for gamers and followers all over the place.
The multi-year settlement comes into impact because the NHL introduces a sweater accomplice branding program to all golf equipment this season.
“Just as milk nourishes healthy bodies, Ontario’s dairy farming families proudly nourish healthy communities, and that’s been the focus of our ongoing partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs,” stated Cheryl Smith, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO). “Placing our Milk logo on the Leafs’ sweaters is a symbol of this shared commitment, and of milk’s role in building strong bodies and healthy lives.”
DFO’s “Milk” insignia will seem within the higher proper chest space of the Maple Leafs’ dwelling, street and specialty sweaters. Fans will first see it in motion because the Maple Leafs open their pre-season exhibition schedule with a double-header in opposition to the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, Sept. 24 (1 p.m. and seven p.m. begin occasions).
To rejoice the improved Maple Leafs partnership, DFO will present 5,000 tickets to the sport to group youth teams, offering extra entry to hockey for younger followers who may not in any other case have the chance to attend a Maple Leafs sport. DFO’s partnership with the Maple Leafs and MLSE will embrace much more grassroots and group programming to help wholesome energetic dwelling and entry to the sport of hockey for all gamers and followers.
“Given our pride in our partnership with Dairy Farmers of Ontario, and the immense benefits of milk to both elite and everyday athletes, it’s a perfect fit to see the blue-and-white Milk logo on the Maple Leafs’ iconic blue-and-white sweaters,” said Jordan Vader, Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships, at MLSE. “Alongside MLSE and DFO’s shared values of support for grassroots initiatives, we look forward to further grow our partnership to reach the next generation of fans and give back to communities across Ontario.”
About Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the advertising board for the most important sector of Ontario agriculture. Our mission is to supply management and excellence within the manufacturing and advertising of Canadian milk for a dynamic, worthwhile rising dairy business. Ontario’s greater than 3,400 dairy farmers, their households and workers are proud to supply high-quality milk for Canadians. For extra info, go to www.milk.org.
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