When humanity is threatened only the super-powered might of the Toronto Maple Leafs can be counted on to save the day. A mysterious evil has begun to whisper promises of an unthinkable danger to the powers of the National Heroes League. Preparations have begun and none are more eager for the battle to begin than the mighty Maple Leafs.

“That’s not fair.” The last Mitch Marner says. All the other Mitches have been encased in solid blocks of ice by John Tavares. “Can you let us out?”

“Sorry Mitch.” John says with a shrug. “It doesn’t work that way. Once I make the ice it’s just… well… ice.”

“But I can’t even touch myself.” Mitch doesn’t elaborate because he knows that John knows that he needs to make physical contact with his copies to return them into himself. “That was totally not fair and you know it.”

“How was it not fair?” John asks.

“I can totally make more copies.” Says Mitch.

“And I can freeze you solid.” John holds Mitch with his steely gaze. “Coach said only twenty copies for you and I could only go to minus fifteen. Next time try to get a little more creative.”

“You want to go again while all the me’s thaw out?” Mitch is never bummed for long and his trademark grin almost gets John to agree. Almost.

“Sorry, I’m gonna go video chat with my new baby.” John turns to leave before he can see Mitch roll his eyes.

New Leaf, Jason Spezza, takes the opportunity to approach his young teammate.

“I’ll spar with you, if you’d like.” Jason is eager to prove his worth and isn’t afraid to wear that eagerness plainly.

“Yeah okay.” Mitch says. “It’s wyrd that you’re a Leaf.”