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Maple Leafs embroiled in significant PETA controversy over jersey sponsorship

A conflict has arisen between MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and PETA president Ingrid Newkirk, centered around the sponsorship of milk on jerseys, seemingly over a simple glass of milk.

PETA president Ingrid Newkirk is calling on MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and the #Leafs to ditch their partnership with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario and the «Milk» logo patch

The Leafs initiated their collaboration with Milk in the 2022-23 NHL season, aiming to raise awareness and enhance sales for the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.

Newkirk argues that the Leafs' decision to wear the Milk patch on their jerseys supports climate change, which she attributes to dairy milk production.

"We hope you can appreciate the irony of an ice-based sports team accepting a sponsorship from the ice cap�melting dairy industry. Dairy farms are a significant contributor to the climate catastrophe"

Newkirk also contends that the Leafs' wearing of the Milk patch on their jerseys promotes diseases like colon and prostate cancers, heart disease, chronic inflammation, and lactose intolerance effects.

"Our condolences for this year's devastating playoff loss. So many Leafs fans have now endured decades of heartbreak, watching a team with so much talent and promise fail to piece together a successful Stanley Cup run"

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