February 2, 2009
Stapleton Registered Back-to-Back Multi-Point Games over the Weekend
The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies centre Tim Stapleton has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 1, 2009. In two games this past weekend, Stapleton recorded five points (three goals, two assists) and a plus-two rating.
Stapleton, 26, registered two goals and one assist, including the game-winning tally on Friday night in the Marlies 4-2 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs. The victory was the Marlies seventh consecutive home win, setting a Marlies franchise record. On Saturday versus Rockford, Stapleton scored a goal and collected an assist in the Marlies 6-3 loss. He was named the game’s first star on Friday night and the third star on Saturday.
In recognition of his achievement, Stapleton will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Marlies home game.
Stapleton leads the Marlies in points (41) and assists (32) this season in 42 games played. The Oak Park, Illinois native ranks first in the AHL with seven shootout goals and is third (tie) with 19 power play assists.
The Marlies are back in action on Saturday when they host their division-rivals, the Syracuse Crunch – AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets – at 7:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. On Sunday the Grand Rapids Griffins – AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings – travel to Toronto for a 4:00 p.m. contest. Saturday and Sunday’s games will both air live on Rogers TV Cable 10 in Toronto and 63 in Scarborough. 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 priority seating, visit www.torontomarlies.com or call the team’s ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
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