Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Marlies Sign Rob LaLonde (D) to PTO

Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed defenceman Rob LaLonde to a professional try-out contract.


LaLonde, 26, appeared in 27 games this season with the Reading Royals of the ECHL. He collected four goals and 13 assists for 17 points with Reading this season and 53 penalty minutes. The 6’4, 210- pound, Williamsville, NY native ranks first on the Royals defence with four power play goals.


LaLonde played in nine AHL games this season with the Iowa Chops and Syracuse Crunch collecting zero points and 10 penalty minutes.


The Marlies continue their 11-game home stand tonight when they host the Syracuse Crunch – AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets – at 7:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum on All-You-Can-Eat Night. Fans can listen to all Toronto Marlies regular season games on THE FAN 590 or fan590.com. For ticket information, including season ticket packages and group seats, visit www.torontomarlies.com or call the team’s ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.

SOURCE: torontomarlies.com

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