Kitchener, Ont. native Steven Lorentz scores first goal for Leafs [Video]

Kitchener, Ont. native Steven Lorentz scored his first goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

It ended up being the game-winning goal as the Leafs took down the New Jersey Devils 4-2.

It comes after Lorentz signed a one-year deal with the team earlier this week.

Following up on the win, Lorentz’s sister shared one of her brother’s yearbook pictures with a heartwarming prediction.

“15 years ago, this year … don’t give up on your dreams, kids,” the post reads.

The 28-year-old had a two-point night in the win and got 15:07 of ice time.

“That was pretty cool,” Lorentz told reporters, referring to the goal. “We got the puck out to the slot and I was fortunate enough, I got all of it on the backhand. Every once in a while I catch one like that. It felt pretty good for that to go in.”

Lorentz said his father instilled his early love for the Leafs, but pushed him for more production after a …