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For the ninth time in their storied history, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be hosting an NHL All-Star Game. On Saturday, the NHL announced that Toronto will host the 2024 All-Star Game. It is the first time Toronto will host the game since 2000. The announcement was made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman prior to today's 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game in Florida.
Why it Matters
As noted above, this will mark the ninth time in franchise history that Toronto has hosted the All-Star Game.
- Toronto last hosted in 2000
- Prior to that, they hosted in 1934, 1947, 1949, 1951, 1961, 1962-1964, and 1968.
Gary Bettman releases statement on 2024 NHL All-Star Game
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had the following to say about the NHL All-Star Game going back to Toronto.
“We are thrilled to bring the NHL All-Star Game back to Toronto for the ninth time, and to shine a spotlight on our current stars in a setting that evokes over a century of League history,” Commissioner Bettman said. “Toronto fans are among the most knowledgeable and passionate in our game and the city's rich hockey history dates back to the creation of the sport. What better place to play host to our annual midseason celebration of the best and brightest in the NHL?”
