10 Mind-Blowing Celebration Ideas the Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Try

If you thought that true joy comes from just a goal celebration then you’ve never experienced reveling in a successful celebration. That’s right, the initial merrymaking is just the beginning. It’s what happens next that matters most, celebrating a great celebration.

This is where the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to involve their mascot Carlton the Bear. Their mascot helps things really get interesting. Carlton’s been perfecting the art of having fun since 1995.

Once Hall and Oates is done blaring through the arena and the Leafs have completed one of the previously shared celebrations, it’s time to bring out the big guns. Carlton should be at the ready in order to hoist the goal scorer on its shoulders in order for them to soak in the adoration of the crowd.

Carlton can also change out of its frequently worn number 60 jersey (representing the address of the team’s former home, Maple Leaf Gardens, located at 60 Carlton Street, in Toronto) into something more festive. That might mean adding a simple party hat or even putting on a tuxedo, depending on what the mood calls for.

Carlton can also show off some skills, namely twisting balloon animals to give the Leafs goal scorer. Everyone loves a balloon animal.

They also love a good face painting. Following a successful shift, the entire line who had a standout goal celebration, can get their faces painted on the bench. The theme for the face painting should be chosen in advance.

By the end of the night, everyone will walk away feeling like they’ve enjoyed a wonderful child’s birthday party. In fact, for good measure, the players can enjoy some cake and juice boxes on the bench too.

Remember what you’ve learned here. Whether you’re playing in a game yourself or watching the Leafs play, you can bet that hockey’s a lot more fun with the right celebrations.