"My love for the Maple Leafs has always been a big part of who I am. My passion and the passion of millions of fans for the club is connected to this Next Gen jersey," he commented to NHL.com. I'm grateful for the opportunity to team up with the Leafs to offer something unique to the organization and its fans."
"We're excited to take Next Gen to another level with this special uniform created with our next generation of fans in mind," echoed Leafs president Brendan Shanahan, while recalling that the franchise has had an annual youth night dedicated to celebrating field hockey since 2017. The opportunity to collaborate with Justin and drew house to provide a unique alternative piece will make it even more special for people."