The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the club will host a Celebration of Life event honouring Johnny Bower on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 3 p.m. at Air Canada Centre.

The Celebration of Life will be open to the public with doors opening at 2 p.m. The Gate 1 entrance of Air Canada Centre will be the only point of entry for the event. Seating will be available in the arena stands of Air Canada Centre, on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating on the arena floor will be reserved for the family and special guests by invitation. Members of the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and MLSE organization will be in attendance along with Toronto Maple Leaf alumni and guests from the National Hockey League.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Trillium Health Partners - Credit Valley Hospital or to the Mississauga Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.glenoaks.ca.

More details surrounding the Celebration of Life will be provided as they become available.