Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Marlies Sweep Pre-Season Against Hamilton

TORONTO MARLIES (2) -AT- HAMILTON BULLDOGS (0)

The Toronto Marlies defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs, AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, by a score of 2-0 tonight from the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in Brantford, Ontario.

After a scoreless first period, which saw the Bulldogs outshoot the Marlies 17-6, Toronto responded with a breakaway goal from Ryan Hamilton midway through the second period. Sam Carrick sealed the win for the Marlies with a third period tally on a cross-ice pass from Greg McKegg.

Toronto concludes the preseason with two wins over division rival Hamilton, outscoring the Bulldogs 5-1 over that span.

The Marlies will open the 2012-13 regular season against the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 at Ricoh Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased by calling the team’s ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825) or by visiting marlies.ca.

Toronto Goal Scorer(s): Ryan Hamilton, Sam Carrick
Hamilton Goal Scorer(s): --

Game Notes
  • Sam Carrick picked up his first goal in a Marlies uniform
  • Ben Scrivens and Jussi Rynnas split the game in net for Toronto
  • Greg McKegg picked up his second point of the preseason (1 goal, 1 assist)
SOURCE:  marlies.ca

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