Sunday, 27.09.2009 / 1:07 PM / Press Releases
Toronto Maple Leafs
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Sunday that the hockey club has reduced their training camp roster by four players. The Leafs have returned forward Nazem Kadri to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, assigned forward Christian Hanson and defenceman Jonas Frogren to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, and released defenceman Andy Rogers.
Kadri played in six preseason games for the Leafs collecting three goals and two assists for five points, while earning a plus-six rating. In the preseason Hanson registered one goal and two assists in six games, Frogren recorded six penalty minutes in three games, and Rogers accumulated 25 minutes in penalties in four games.
The Toronto Marlies begin their fifth season in Toronto when they host the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. 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: mapleleafs.com
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Marlies Downed In Gardiner Cup Final
September 27, 2009
Marlies Lose to Bulldogs in Gardiner Cup Final
(Edinburgh, Scotland) – The Toronto Marlies fell to the Hamilton Bulldogs 3-1 on Sunday afternoon in the Gardiner Cup championship game in Edinburgh.
Toronto was fresh off a 6-1 thrashing of the hometown Capitals from Saturday, but fell behind early when Brock Trotter slid a puck past a screened James Reimer to open the scoring four minutes into the game.
The Marlies had a 5-on-3 to close out the first period but weren’t able to get the puck past Bulldogs starting goalie Cedrick Desjardins.
The Bulldogs extended their lead in the second period when Andre Benoit netted a goal on a slapshot while Hamilton was on a two-man advantage.
The Marlies got on the board when Dale Mitchell took a slapshot that beat Desjardins five-hole in the second period, cutting Hamilton’s lead to 2-1. Stefano Giliati started the play with a spin-a-rama pass to Mitchell who broke into the Bulldogs zone and fired a shot between the legs of the Bulldogs netminder.
Trotter notched his second goal of the game late in the second period to give Hamilton a 3-1 lead at the second intermission.
The Marlies best chance of the third period came when Joe Ryan hit the post mid-way through the third frame.
Despite pulling their goalie with over two minutes remaining in regulation, the Marlies weren’t able to beat Desjardins and the Bulldogs again, dropping the final game 3-1.
Giliati was named the Marlies player of the game.
The Marlies are back in action on Wednesday night in Oshawa at the General Motors Centre against the Hamilton Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Down Capitals in Gardiner Cup Play
September 26, 2009
Marlies Thump the Edinburgh Capitals, 6-1 on Saturday afternoon
(Edinburgh, Scotland) – The Toronto Marlies easily defeated the Edinburgh Capitals 6-1 on Saturday afternoon and will now advance to the finals on Sunday for the Gardiner Cup.
The Capitals started the game strong; breaking in on Marlies starting goalie Beau Erickson 10 seconds into the game but weren’t able to get the puck past him.
After failing on two consecutive power plays in the first period, including a 5-on-3 advantage, Alex Berry was able to beat Capitals starting netminder Cody Rudkowsky. Berry took a Phil Oreskovic pass and snapped it by Rudkowsky to score the Marlies’ first goal of the preseason.
Andre Deveaux and Ryan Hamilton capitalized on a 2-on-1 late in the first period to give the Marlies a 2-0 lead at the first intermission.
Ben Ondrus opened the second period with slap shot that beat Rudkowsky on his glove hand side. Hamilton and Richard Greenop both assisted on Ondrus’ goal.
Alex Foster finished a beautiful tic-tac-toe play mid-way through the second period to put Toronto ahead 4-0. Hamilton broke into the Capitals zone, passed the puck cross ice to Deveaux who found Foster wide open on the other side of the net.
Edinburgh forward Simon Lambert ended Erickson’s shutout on a breakaway late in the second period.
The Marlies dominated the play in the first and second periods; out-shooting their opponents 30-10.
Foster and Dale Mitchell each added third period goals for the Marlies.
Hamilton finished the game with three assists and Oreskovic recorded two helpers.
The Marlies are back in action tomorrow at the Murrayfield Arena on Sunday at 12:30 pm (ET) with a tilt against the winner of the Hamilton Bulldogs / Belfast Giants game.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Thump the Edinburgh Capitals, 6-1 on Saturday afternoon
(Edinburgh, Scotland) – The Toronto Marlies easily defeated the Edinburgh Capitals 6-1 on Saturday afternoon and will now advance to the finals on Sunday for the Gardiner Cup.
The Capitals started the game strong; breaking in on Marlies starting goalie Beau Erickson 10 seconds into the game but weren’t able to get the puck past him.
After failing on two consecutive power plays in the first period, including a 5-on-3 advantage, Alex Berry was able to beat Capitals starting netminder Cody Rudkowsky. Berry took a Phil Oreskovic pass and snapped it by Rudkowsky to score the Marlies’ first goal of the preseason.
Andre Deveaux and Ryan Hamilton capitalized on a 2-on-1 late in the first period to give the Marlies a 2-0 lead at the first intermission.
Ben Ondrus opened the second period with slap shot that beat Rudkowsky on his glove hand side. Hamilton and Richard Greenop both assisted on Ondrus’ goal.
Alex Foster finished a beautiful tic-tac-toe play mid-way through the second period to put Toronto ahead 4-0. Hamilton broke into the Capitals zone, passed the puck cross ice to Deveaux who found Foster wide open on the other side of the net.
Edinburgh forward Simon Lambert ended Erickson’s shutout on a breakaway late in the second period.
The Marlies dominated the play in the first and second periods; out-shooting their opponents 30-10.
Foster and Dale Mitchell each added third period goals for the Marlies.
Hamilton finished the game with three assists and Oreskovic recorded two helpers.
The Marlies are back in action tomorrow at the Murrayfield Arena on Sunday at 12:30 pm (ET) with a tilt against the winner of the Hamilton Bulldogs / Belfast Giants game.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Friday, September 25, 2009
Bulldogs Take 1-0 Win Over Marlies in Scotland
09/24/2009 5:28 PM
HAMILTON 1, TORONTO 0
The Hamilton Bulldogs opened the preseason with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Marlies on Thursday at the Murrayfield Ice Rink in Edinburgh, Scotland. J.T. Wyman’s goal at the midway point of the third period broke a 0-0 tie and proved to be the game-winner.
Following a scoreless first period, Robert Mayer replaced Hamilton starting goaltender Cedrick Desjardins halfway through the second period.
Toronto forward Dale Mitchell nearly got the Marlies on the scoreboard when Eric Werner fed a pass to Mitchell who missed an open net when he shot the puck wide. Halfway through the third period, J.T. Wyman opened the game’s scoring.
A scrum in front of the net followed a save allowing J.T. Wyman to grab the loose puck and fire a shot past Toronto goaltender James Reimer to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead. Desjardins and Mayer each made nine saves to split the shutout.
The Marlies begin the four-team Gardiner Cup tournament on Saturday against Edinburgh at 8:30 a.m. ET, and the Bulldogs take on the Belfast Giants at 12:30 p.m. ET.
SOURCE: theahl.comWednesday, September 23, 2009
Leafs Assign Four Players To Marlies
Tuesday, 22.09.2009 / 4:12 PM
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Tuesday that the hockey club has assigned forwards Andre Deveaux, Alex Foster, Ryan Hamilton and Ben Ondrus to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. All four players will join the Marlies in time for the ‘Ice Hockey Homecoming’ tournament which begins Thursday, September 24 in Edinburgh, Scotland.In 2009 preseason action with the Maple Leafs, Deveaux collected seven penalty minutes on September 16 versus Boston, Ondrus accumulated 12 penalty minutes on September 17 at Philadelphia, and Foster registered three shots on September 18 at Pittsburgh. Hamilton did not play in the preseason.
The Marlies begin their fifth season in Toronto when they host the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. 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: mapleleafs.com
Marlies Sign Engelage
September 22, 2009
Marlies Sign 2009 Memorial Cup Champion
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed goaltender Andrew Engelage to an American Hockey League contract. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Engelage, 20, played in 54 games with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League during the 2008-09 season earning a record of 46-4-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average and 0.914 save percentage. The 6’5, 206-pound goalie helped guide the Spitfires to a Memorial Cup Championship with a 14-2-1 record during the playoffs. Engelage ranked first in the OHL in wins, third in goals against average and third (tie) with five shutouts. In 20 postseason games, the Oshawa, Ontario native registered a 2.86 goals-against average and 0.908 save percentage.
Engelage was named the starting goalie at the 2008-09 OHL All-Star Classic, representing the Western Conference.
The Marlies open the 2009-10 regular season on Sunday, October 4 against their division-rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. For the full 2009-10 schedule please visit the Marlies official website. For 2009-10 Marlies
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
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Marlies Sign Perry and Werner
September 21, 2009
Marlies Re-Sign 2008-09 Rookie of the Year Todd Perry
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed defencemen Todd Perry and Eric Werner to American Hockey League contracts. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Perry, 22, played in 70 games with the Toronto Marlies during the 2008-09 season collecting seven points (two goals, five assists) and 81 penalty minutes. The 6’3, 215-pound defenceman scored his first career AHL goal on December 26 against the Lake Erie Monsters. The Ingleside, Ontario native skated in all six of the Marlies playoff games against the Manitoba Moose and recorded two assists and six penalty minutes. The Marlies named Perry the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year prior to their final game of the season last year.
Werner, 26, played in 15 games last season with the Manchester Monarchs, collecting three points (one goal, two assists) and 10 penalty minutes. The 5’10, 185-pound defenceman also suited up for the Augsburg Panthers (DEL) in 2008-09, appearing in 15 games and tallying four assists with 37 penalty minutes.
The Marlies open the 2009-10 regular season on Sunday, October 4 against their division-rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m.
For the full 2009-10 schedule please visit the Marlies official website. For 2009-10 Marlies 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
Marlies Re-Sign 2008-09 Rookie of the Year Todd Perry
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed defencemen Todd Perry and Eric Werner to American Hockey League contracts. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Perry, 22, played in 70 games with the Toronto Marlies during the 2008-09 season collecting seven points (two goals, five assists) and 81 penalty minutes. The 6’3, 215-pound defenceman scored his first career AHL goal on December 26 against the Lake Erie Monsters. The Ingleside, Ontario native skated in all six of the Marlies playoff games against the Manitoba Moose and recorded two assists and six penalty minutes. The Marlies named Perry the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year prior to their final game of the season last year.
Werner, 26, played in 15 games last season with the Manchester Monarchs, collecting three points (one goal, two assists) and 10 penalty minutes. The 5’10, 185-pound defenceman also suited up for the Augsburg Panthers (DEL) in 2008-09, appearing in 15 games and tallying four assists with 37 penalty minutes.
The Marlies open the 2009-10 regular season on Sunday, October 4 against their division-rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m.
For the full 2009-10 schedule please visit the Marlies official website. For 2009-10 Marlies 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
Leafs Trim Training Camp Roster
September 19, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Saturday that the hockey club has trimmed its training camp roster.
The following players were assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League: Alex Berry, Darryl Boyce, Josh Engel, Andrew Engelage, Tom Galvin, Stefano Giliati, Richard Greenop, Juraj Mikus, Dale Mitchell, Phil Oreskovic, Todd Perry, James Reimer, Kyle Rogers, Joe Ryan, Greg Scott, Robert Slaney, and Mikhail Stefanovich.
The Maple Leafs assigned the following players to their respective junior clubs: Jesse Blacker (Windsor – OHL), Joel Champagne (P.E.I. – QMJHL), and Brandon Manning (Chilliwack – WHL).
Bill Thomas and Juha Uotila have been released from their Professional Try-Out contracts.
The Marlies begin their fifth season in Toronto when they host the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. 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
Thursday, September 3, 2009
RONA Teams Up With Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
September 3, 2009
Boucherville, Quebec — RONA Inc. (TSX: RON), and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE), announced today a new five-year corporate partnership agreement.
RONA, Canada’s leading distributor and retailer of hardware, home improvement and gardening products, will become the Official Home Improvement Retailer of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto Marlies (AHL). RONA is already the Official Home Improvement Retailer for MLSE’s soccer club Toronto FC.
The exclusive partnership rights include permanent, camera-visible RONA branding at these teams’ home games at Air Canada Centre and Ricoh Coliseum, including on-ice RONA logos during Maple Leafs and Marlies preseason, regular and postseason home games. RONA will also gain hosting opportunities, in which its in-store customers can win exclusive tickets to Leafs, Raptors and Marlies games.
RONA has been a corporate partner of Toronto FC since 2007 as their Official and exclusive home improvement partner. In Spring 2009, RONA signed an extension with Toronto FC by two-years to continue its exclusive game and permanent signage at BMO Field.
The partnership will have RONA team up and engage in MLSE’s community and city building initiatives including the Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice, Toronto Marlies Outdoor Practice and the Leafs Hockey Legacy Rink Refurbishment program. RONA and its employees will contribute supplies and volunteer labour to support the rink refurbishment.
“We are thrilled to associate our winning RONA team with these important Canadian sports teams,” said Robert Dutton, president and CEO of RONA. “The Maple Leafs, Marlies, Raptors and Toronto FC are an inspiration and source of pride for so many people, not just in Ontario, but all across Canada. In addition, the Raptors and Toronto FC are the only Canadian teams in their respective leagues, so we are especially proud to give them our support.”
“Above all, RONA encourages the youth of Canada to live active lives, pursue their dreams and become winners—no matter what field of endeavour they are competing in,” Mr. Dutton said. “Our sports sponsorships and community initiatives allow us to promote Canadian values of fair play, social responsibility and perseverance.” “We’re excited to work with a proudly Canadian company like RONA that’s a leader in its industry”, said David Hopkinson, MLSE’s senior vice-president of corporate and community partnerships. “RONA has a great reputation in the home improvement industry. Its commitment to athlete and sports development through its partnership with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams is second to none. We’re pleased to extend our relationship with RONA to our hockey and basketball teams to further complement their existing partnership with Toronto FC.”
From a marketing perspective, RONA’s new partnership with MLSE will boost RONA’s brand exposure in the highly-competitive Ontario market, where RONA has 180 stores and 6,600 employees. The fan bases and broadcast audiences for MLSE’s four sports team represent a wide demographic spectrum.
RONA’s partnership with MLSE is a continuation of its long-standing commitment to Canadian sports, both professional and amateur. RONA is already a National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as a National Partner of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams through the London 2012 Summer Games.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Boucherville, Quebec — RONA Inc. (TSX: RON), and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE), announced today a new five-year corporate partnership agreement.
RONA, Canada’s leading distributor and retailer of hardware, home improvement and gardening products, will become the Official Home Improvement Retailer of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto Marlies (AHL). RONA is already the Official Home Improvement Retailer for MLSE’s soccer club Toronto FC.
The exclusive partnership rights include permanent, camera-visible RONA branding at these teams’ home games at Air Canada Centre and Ricoh Coliseum, including on-ice RONA logos during Maple Leafs and Marlies preseason, regular and postseason home games. RONA will also gain hosting opportunities, in which its in-store customers can win exclusive tickets to Leafs, Raptors and Marlies games.
RONA has been a corporate partner of Toronto FC since 2007 as their Official and exclusive home improvement partner. In Spring 2009, RONA signed an extension with Toronto FC by two-years to continue its exclusive game and permanent signage at BMO Field.
The partnership will have RONA team up and engage in MLSE’s community and city building initiatives including the Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice, Toronto Marlies Outdoor Practice and the Leafs Hockey Legacy Rink Refurbishment program. RONA and its employees will contribute supplies and volunteer labour to support the rink refurbishment.
“We are thrilled to associate our winning RONA team with these important Canadian sports teams,” said Robert Dutton, president and CEO of RONA. “The Maple Leafs, Marlies, Raptors and Toronto FC are an inspiration and source of pride for so many people, not just in Ontario, but all across Canada. In addition, the Raptors and Toronto FC are the only Canadian teams in their respective leagues, so we are especially proud to give them our support.”
“Above all, RONA encourages the youth of Canada to live active lives, pursue their dreams and become winners—no matter what field of endeavour they are competing in,” Mr. Dutton said. “Our sports sponsorships and community initiatives allow us to promote Canadian values of fair play, social responsibility and perseverance.” “We’re excited to work with a proudly Canadian company like RONA that’s a leader in its industry”, said David Hopkinson, MLSE’s senior vice-president of corporate and community partnerships. “RONA has a great reputation in the home improvement industry. Its commitment to athlete and sports development through its partnership with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams is second to none. We’re pleased to extend our relationship with RONA to our hockey and basketball teams to further complement their existing partnership with Toronto FC.”
From a marketing perspective, RONA’s new partnership with MLSE will boost RONA’s brand exposure in the highly-competitive Ontario market, where RONA has 180 stores and 6,600 employees. The fan bases and broadcast audiences for MLSE’s four sports team represent a wide demographic spectrum.
RONA’s partnership with MLSE is a continuation of its long-standing commitment to Canadian sports, both professional and amateur. RONA is already a National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as a National Partner of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams through the London 2012 Summer Games.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
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