Toronto, ON — In a heartwarming off-ice moment that has brought joy to the entire hockey community, Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews has announced the arrival of his newborn twins, sharing the news with fans and teammates earlier today.
The announcement came with a beaming Matthews holding a photo of two tiny Maple Leafs jerseys—one with “Baby A” and the other with “Baby B” stitched on the back. “The best goal I’ve ever scored,” Matthews said with a smile, surrounded by teammates who cheered, clapped, and embraced him in celebration.
The locker room quickly turned into a celebration zone, with players and staff presenting Auston with a cake, custom Leafs baby gear, and plenty of dad jokes.
The Maple Leafs organization also joined the celebration, posting a touching tribute on social media:
“Auston has given Toronto so many moments to cheer for—but this one tops them all. Congratulations to the proud new dad and his growing team!”
Fans flooded the comments with love and congratulations, many joking that the Leafs’ future forward and defense duo may have just been born.
Whether on the ice or off, Auston Matthews continues to be a fan favorite—and now, a proud father of two. The twins may not know it yet, but they’ve already scored big in the hearts of Leafs Nation.
