The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday the schedule for the 2013 Rookie Tournament in London, Ontario. This year, Maple Leafs’ prospects will compete in three games at Budweiser Gardens beginning Thursday, September 5 versus rookie teams from the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks.

“The Maple Leafs are thrilled to return to a great hockey city like London for the annual Rookie Tournament,” said Leafs Senior Vice-President and General Manager David Nonis. “It’s a great opportunity for us to evaluate the players in our system against their peers from other NHL clubs.”

Tickets for the 2013 Rookie Tournament officially go on sale Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Budweiser Gardens Box Office, by phone at (866) 455-2849 or online at www.budweisergardens.com. Ticket prices for the evening games are Adults - $19.25 and Students/Seniors/Kids - $14.25. Prices for the afternoon games are Adults - $16.75 and Students/Seniors/Kids - $11.75. Additionally this year, Full Day Passes will also be offered at $26.00 for Adults and $21.00 for Students/Seniors/Kids.

Toronto, Ottawa, Pittsburgh and Chicago’s 2013 Rookie Tournament rosters will be announced at a later date.

2013 Rookie Tournament ScheduleDATE TIME EVENT LOCATIONThur. Sept. 5 2:00 PM Pitt vs. Ott Budweiser Gardens7:00 PM Chi vs. Tor Budweiser GardensFri. Sept. 6 T.B.A. Practice Budweiser GardensSat. Sept. 7 2:00 PM Ott vs. Chi Budweiser Gardens7:00 PM Tor vs. Pitt Budweiser GardensSun. Sept. 8 2:00 PM Chi vs. Pitt Budweiser Gardens7:00 PM Tor vs. Ott Budweiser Gardens