From Maple Leafs Fan to Global Champ: Ethan 'Polgz' Kerr-Polgar's Journey to NHL 24 Glory

Toronto has a new king of the rink, not on ice, but in the esports arena! Ethan ‘Polgz’ Kerr-Polgar, rocking the Toronto Maple Leafs colors, bagged the EA SPORTS NHL 24 World Championship and a cool $30K. This Newmarket native's stickhandling wasn't just on his console; he scooped a custom hockey stick trophy too. Talk about scoring in style!

Clutch Performer: Polgz's Overtime Savvy Clinches the Title

But the crown wasn't handed over on a silver platter. No sir! In a nail-biting series, Polgz's resilience shone through, clinching Game 1 in OT. Game 2 went to Justin ‘Regs’ Reguly, but Polgz wasn't about to let his hometown down. Game 3 saw Polgz flipping the scoreboard to 5-3, landing the final blow to claim his world champ title. Up-and-coming talents, take note: Polgz’s victory wasn't just for glory; it was a heartfelt tribute to his mom, a three-time cancer conqueror—what a way to celebrate a win!