Over 21,000 supporters think that turning the CN Tower into the “World’s Biggest Goal Light” would be the best way to celebrate the Toronto Maple Leafs making it to the playoffs. The petition was created by Scott Booth on a website called Change.org. Booth was said to have been inspired by the new Budweiser gadget where replica goal lights illuminate every time a goal is scored by their favourite team. Alternatively, it seems many agree that having the Toronto CN Tower light up red every time a goal is scored by the Leafs would leave a much bigger impact on the fans.
Booth states on the petition page: “There is no doubt that both The Toronto Maple Leafs and hockey in general are a very important part of the City of Toronto. And to be honest, we’re the biggest fans of hockey in the whole world!” One of his main goals is to get every fan of the Leafs to sign the petition.
The Leafs won their last Stanley Cup in 1967, a 45-year dry spell that is currently the longest in the NHL. Despite this, the Toronto Maple Leafs have an estimated worth of US $1 billion making them the NHL’s most valuable franchise. Their fan-base is relentlessly dedicated to the team and it is no surprise that Toronto is buzzing now that their team made it to the playoffs for the first time in nine years.
Even though Booth is unsure of who to contact to get the CN Tower to turn into a goal light, the petition is being sent off to The CBC, TSN, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., Budweiser Canada and The CN Tower (CLC Ltd.) in hopes that one of them will see the light.
Matt Bortolussi commented on the website with: “This is a great opportunity to start a tradition, give Toronto another reason to be such a great place to be and an exciting city. It’s an opportunity to unite all the fans, ….” And even those who aren’t fans seem to be in support of this innovative idea.
Unfortunately the CN Tower has plans of their own for the playoffs as they want to light up the tower blue before each game. But with this petition quickly gaining supporters, maybe strength in numbers will help change their mind.
If you are interested in signing this petition, visit www.change.org/LeafsGoalLight.