December 30, 2009
Marlies End Losing Streak with 3-2 Win over Peoria Rivermen
Greg Scott and Ben Gordon’s Two-Point Nights Propel Marlies to Victory
(TORONTO) – The Marlies ended the 2009 calendar year with a 3-2 victory over the Peoria Rivermen on Wednesday night. Joey MacDonald snapped a seven-game losing streak in the win and was named the game’s third star.
After shutting out the Rivermen through two periods, MacDonald allowed a pair of goals late in the third period, but then made key saves in the final minutes of the game for Toronto.
“MacDonald had a big game for us tonight and made some massive saves to keep us in the game,” head coach Dallas Eakins said after the game. “He deserves a lot of the credit in the win we got tonight.”
MacDonald’s last win came on October 30 against Adirondack.
Greg Scott opened the scoring early in the first period on a power play goal. Ben Gordon had the puck behind Peoria’s net and fed a pass to Scott who beat Rivermen starting goalie Hannu Toivonen glove-side. Ashton Rome, who signed with the Marlies earlier in the day, registered an assist on Scott’s second goal of the season.
Ben Gordon netted his second goal of the season with a wrist shot that went top shelf on Toivonen’s glove-side. Boyce carried the puck down the ice from the Marlies zone and passed it to Gordon who was streaking down the wing. scoring the game's second goal.
Juraj Mikus made it a 3-0 game in the second period with a phantom goal from the red-line. Mikus dumped the puck into Peoria’s zone on a power play and it hit the partition with Toivonen out of position and it bounced into the empty net.
The Rivermen scored two late goals but the Marlies held on and improved their record to 8-0-2 when taking a lead into the third period.
The Marlies open the 2010 year with a home game on Saturday afternoon against the Milwaukee Admirals at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Marlies Mauled 5-2 By Bulldogs
December 28, 2009
QEW Series Now Even After Four Games
(HAMILTON, ON) - The Marlies and Bulldogs took the intensity level up another notch in the QEW rivalry series on Monday night at Copps Coliseum.
David Desharnais had two goals to help pace the Bulldogs to a 5-2 win over the Marlies. P.K. Subban, Andrew Conboy and Yannick Weber had the other markers as Hamilton scored three times on the man advantage.
Stefano Giliati had his first of the season while Ben Gordon netted his first career AHL goal for Toronto.
After a close first period, which ended 1-1, Hamilton was able to take advantage of the power play as Weber fired a one-timer past Adam Munro midway through the second period to make it a 3-2 game.
Desharnais would add two more in the third to seal the game.
Cederick Desjardins made 20 saves for the win. Munro was solid with 36 stops in the losing cause. There was a heated battle that boiled over in the third period where 46 minutes in penalties were handed out.
The Marlies will return to action for their final game of 2009 on Wednesday night against the Peoria Rivermen at Ricoh Coliseum. Game time is 7:00pm
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
QEW Series Now Even After Four Games
(HAMILTON, ON) - The Marlies and Bulldogs took the intensity level up another notch in the QEW rivalry series on Monday night at Copps Coliseum.
David Desharnais had two goals to help pace the Bulldogs to a 5-2 win over the Marlies. P.K. Subban, Andrew Conboy and Yannick Weber had the other markers as Hamilton scored three times on the man advantage.
Stefano Giliati had his first of the season while Ben Gordon netted his first career AHL goal for Toronto.
After a close first period, which ended 1-1, Hamilton was able to take advantage of the power play as Weber fired a one-timer past Adam Munro midway through the second period to make it a 3-2 game.
Desharnais would add two more in the third to seal the game.
Cederick Desjardins made 20 saves for the win. Munro was solid with 36 stops in the losing cause. There was a heated battle that boiled over in the third period where 46 minutes in penalties were handed out.
The Marlies will return to action for their final game of 2009 on Wednesday night against the Peoria Rivermen at Ricoh Coliseum. Game time is 7:00pm
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Monday, December 28, 2009
Monster Slay Marlies 7-0
Lake Erie matched a season high with seven goals and rolled to a 7-0 road win over Toronto on Sunday at Ricoh Coliseum, giving the Monsters a sweep of the teams’ home-and-home set this weekend.
The suddenly surging Monsters have won four straight games overall, outscoring opponents 20-6 over that span. Lake Erie’s winning streak is its longest since a five-game run from Feb. 20-28, 2009.
Darren Haydar paced the Monsters’ offense with two goals, an assist, and seven shots on goal. Ryan Stoa (1-2-3) and T.J. Hensick (0-3-3) joined Haydar with three points on the day, Cedric McNicoll also scored twice, while defenseman Ray Macias and captain Brian Willsie rounded out the offense.
Defenseman Tom Preissing chipped in two assists, and Lake Erie goaltender Tyler Weiman made 32 saves to earn his second shutout of the season.
The Marlies dropped their third straight game and fell to 1-5-1-0 in their last seven outings.
SOURCE: theahl.com
The suddenly surging Monsters have won four straight games overall, outscoring opponents 20-6 over that span. Lake Erie’s winning streak is its longest since a five-game run from Feb. 20-28, 2009.
Darren Haydar paced the Monsters’ offense with two goals, an assist, and seven shots on goal. Ryan Stoa (1-2-3) and T.J. Hensick (0-3-3) joined Haydar with three points on the day, Cedric McNicoll also scored twice, while defenseman Ray Macias and captain Brian Willsie rounded out the offense.
Defenseman Tom Preissing chipped in two assists, and Lake Erie goaltender Tyler Weiman made 32 saves to earn his second shutout of the season.
The Marlies dropped their third straight game and fell to 1-5-1-0 in their last seven outings.
SOURCE: theahl.com
Marlies Sign Ben Gordon to PTO
December 27, 2009
Marlies Sign Forward Ben Gordon to PTO Contract
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed forward Ben Gordon to a professional try-out contract.
Gordon, 24, skated in 28 games this season with the Reading Royals, registering a team-high 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) and 25 penalty minutes. The International Falls, MN native ranks first on the Royals in points, goals and assists.
Gordon was named the Sher-wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week for December 14-20.
The Marlies host the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, today at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. 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 Sign Forward Ben Gordon to PTO Contract
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed forward Ben Gordon to a professional try-out contract.
Gordon, 24, skated in 28 games this season with the Reading Royals, registering a team-high 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) and 25 penalty minutes. The International Falls, MN native ranks first on the Royals in points, goals and assists.
Gordon was named the Sher-wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week for December 14-20.
The Marlies host the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, today at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. 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
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Marlies Best Wolves 5-4 in Big Shootout Win
December 11, 2009
Marlies Win 5-4 in Shootout Over Chicago
Toronto Wins Second Straight Game in Thrilling Fashion at Ricoh Coliseum
(TORONTO) – The Marlies downed the Chicago Wolves in the 10th of the shootout on Friday night, 5-4 to push their winning streak to two games and improving their home record to 9-3-2-0.
After allowing a soft goal which tied the game at 4-4 mid-way through the third period, Andrew Engelage redeemed himself in the shootout. Engelage, appearing in his first AHL shootout, made plenty key saves to give the Marlies a chance for the win. Toronto’s rookie goalie made 18 saves, including eight in the shootout, for his second consecutive win.
“It was really good to see Andrew play so well for us in the shootout,” Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins said after the game. “You don’t realize how big of a goalie he is until you are coming down on him one-on-one.”
After a scoreless first period, the two teams combined for seven goals in the second period.
Tyler Bozak, Josh Engel, Viktor Stalberg and Jonas Frogren all netted goals for the Marlies in a four-goal second frame.
Engel’s goal, which came on a Toronto power play ,was his first of the season and second of his AHL career.
Anthony Stewart tied the game at 4-4 for the Wolves with a shot from the side boards at the 11:55 mark of the third period.
The Marlies had two 5-on-3 advantages in the extra frame, but failed to score on Chicago’s starting goalie Drew MacIntyre.
Juraj Mikus netted the shootout winner in the 10th round.
Bozak finished the night with a goal and an assist for his second multi-point game of the season.
Chicago has now dropped five of their past six games overall.
The Marlies are back in action on Sunday afternoon when they host the Grand Rapids Griffins at 5:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Win 5-4 in Shootout Over Chicago
Toronto Wins Second Straight Game in Thrilling Fashion at Ricoh Coliseum
(TORONTO) – The Marlies downed the Chicago Wolves in the 10th of the shootout on Friday night, 5-4 to push their winning streak to two games and improving their home record to 9-3-2-0.
After allowing a soft goal which tied the game at 4-4 mid-way through the third period, Andrew Engelage redeemed himself in the shootout. Engelage, appearing in his first AHL shootout, made plenty key saves to give the Marlies a chance for the win. Toronto’s rookie goalie made 18 saves, including eight in the shootout, for his second consecutive win.
“It was really good to see Andrew play so well for us in the shootout,” Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins said after the game. “You don’t realize how big of a goalie he is until you are coming down on him one-on-one.”
After a scoreless first period, the two teams combined for seven goals in the second period.
Tyler Bozak, Josh Engel, Viktor Stalberg and Jonas Frogren all netted goals for the Marlies in a four-goal second frame.
Engel’s goal, which came on a Toronto power play ,was his first of the season and second of his AHL career.
Anthony Stewart tied the game at 4-4 for the Wolves with a shot from the side boards at the 11:55 mark of the third period.
The Marlies had two 5-on-3 advantages in the extra frame, but failed to score on Chicago’s starting goalie Drew MacIntyre.
Juraj Mikus netted the shootout winner in the 10th round.
Bozak finished the night with a goal and an assist for his second multi-point game of the season.
Chicago has now dropped five of their past six games overall.
The Marlies are back in action on Sunday afternoon when they host the Grand Rapids Griffins at 5:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Monday, December 7, 2009
Viktor-y For Marlies in OT
December 5, 2009
Marlies End Three-Game Losing Streak by Downing Bulldogs 6-5 in OT
Stalberg’s Big Night Helps Pave Way for Marlies Win
(TORONTO) – Viktor Stalberg’s second goal of the night at the 4:39 mark of overtime lifted the Marlies to a 6-5 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. The win ended Toronto’s three-game losing streak, which saw them score only one goal during that span.
The Marlies got on the board early in the first period with a goal by Andre Deveaux on the power play. Viktor Stalberg carried the puck into the Bulldogs zone and past the puck back to Juraj Mikus, who fired the shot on goal. Deveaux redirected it past Hamilton’s starting goalie Curtis Sanford.
Stalberg added to the Marlies lead while shorthanded when he stole the puck and beat Sanford on a breakaway.
After the Bulldogs made it 2-1 early in the second period, Troy Bodie ripped a wrist shot just under the cross bar to extend the Marlies lead to 3-1. Ben Ondrus collected an assist on the goal.
The Bulldogs tied the game with goals from David Desharnais and Michael Glumac.
Greg Scott scored his first career American Hockey League goal mid-way through the third period. Scott banged home a loose puck in front of the Bulldogs goal for his first of his career. Bodie picked up his second point of the night with an assist on the goal.
The Bulldogs outshot the Marlies 17-7 in the second frame, but Toronto took a 4-3 advantage into the third period.
Hamilton tied the game seven minutes into the third period, but Deveaux netted his second of the night when he fired a shot past Sanford.
Ryan Russell tied the game at 5-5 at the 14:04 mark of the third period.
In overtime, Stalberg, who had just finished serving a two minute penalty, ripped a wrist shot past Sanford to give Toronto the 6-5 victory.
Andrew Engelage won his first career AHL game, making 42 saves.
The Marlies continue their four-game homestand on Friday night when they host Chris Chelios and the Chicago Wolves at Ricoh Coliseum at 7:00 p.m.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies End Three-Game Losing Streak by Downing Bulldogs 6-5 in OT
Stalberg’s Big Night Helps Pave Way for Marlies Win
(TORONTO) – Viktor Stalberg’s second goal of the night at the 4:39 mark of overtime lifted the Marlies to a 6-5 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. The win ended Toronto’s three-game losing streak, which saw them score only one goal during that span.
The Marlies got on the board early in the first period with a goal by Andre Deveaux on the power play. Viktor Stalberg carried the puck into the Bulldogs zone and past the puck back to Juraj Mikus, who fired the shot on goal. Deveaux redirected it past Hamilton’s starting goalie Curtis Sanford.
Stalberg added to the Marlies lead while shorthanded when he stole the puck and beat Sanford on a breakaway.
After the Bulldogs made it 2-1 early in the second period, Troy Bodie ripped a wrist shot just under the cross bar to extend the Marlies lead to 3-1. Ben Ondrus collected an assist on the goal.
The Bulldogs tied the game with goals from David Desharnais and Michael Glumac.
Greg Scott scored his first career American Hockey League goal mid-way through the third period. Scott banged home a loose puck in front of the Bulldogs goal for his first of his career. Bodie picked up his second point of the night with an assist on the goal.
The Bulldogs outshot the Marlies 17-7 in the second frame, but Toronto took a 4-3 advantage into the third period.
Hamilton tied the game seven minutes into the third period, but Deveaux netted his second of the night when he fired a shot past Sanford.
Ryan Russell tied the game at 5-5 at the 14:04 mark of the third period.
In overtime, Stalberg, who had just finished serving a two minute penalty, ripped a wrist shot past Sanford to give Toronto the 6-5 victory.
Andrew Engelage won his first career AHL game, making 42 saves.
The Marlies continue their four-game homestand on Friday night when they host Chris Chelios and the Chicago Wolves at Ricoh Coliseum at 7:00 p.m.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Heat Sends Shivers Down the Marlies' Spines
December 1, 2009
Abbotsford Halts Marlies Points Streak at Four Games
Colin Stuart’s Two-Goal Performance Too Much for Marlies
(TORONTO) – The Marlies dropped their second straight game on Tuesday night, 3-0, to the Abbotsford Heat at Ricoh Coliseum. The loss snapped the Marlies four-game points streak, as they went 3-0-1-0 during that stretch.
Colin Stuart scored his first of two goals in the game five minutes into the opening frame with a wrist shot that beat Marlies starting goaltender Andrew Engelage.
Stuart was briefly part of the Maple Leafs organization over the summer before being traded to Calgary.
Engelage made his first start at home for the Marlies after being recalled from the Reading Royals of the ECHL over the weekend. The 6’5, 206-pound goaltender won the Memorial Cup with the Windsor Spitfires last season.
Abbotsford added to their lead mid-way through the second period with a goal from Garth Murray.
Stuart banged home a loose puck in front of the Marlie net for his second goal of the night on a Heat power play. Abbotsford’s leading point scorer, Jason Jaffray, collected an assist on Stuart’s seventh of the season.
Despite the Marlies out-shooting the Heat, 9-3, Toronto failed to beat Abbotsford’s starting goalie Matt Keetley who earned his first shutout of the season.
Toronto’s power play went 0-for-4; while their penalty killing unit was 6-for-7.
The Marlies had only been shutout once entering tonight's game this season.
The Marlies travel down the QEW to face their division rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs on Friday evening for a 7:30 p.m. contest. On Saturday, the two teams play each other again at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Abbotsford Halts Marlies Points Streak at Four Games
Colin Stuart’s Two-Goal Performance Too Much for Marlies
(TORONTO) – The Marlies dropped their second straight game on Tuesday night, 3-0, to the Abbotsford Heat at Ricoh Coliseum. The loss snapped the Marlies four-game points streak, as they went 3-0-1-0 during that stretch.
Colin Stuart scored his first of two goals in the game five minutes into the opening frame with a wrist shot that beat Marlies starting goaltender Andrew Engelage.
Stuart was briefly part of the Maple Leafs organization over the summer before being traded to Calgary.
Engelage made his first start at home for the Marlies after being recalled from the Reading Royals of the ECHL over the weekend. The 6’5, 206-pound goaltender won the Memorial Cup with the Windsor Spitfires last season.
Abbotsford added to their lead mid-way through the second period with a goal from Garth Murray.
Stuart banged home a loose puck in front of the Marlie net for his second goal of the night on a Heat power play. Abbotsford’s leading point scorer, Jason Jaffray, collected an assist on Stuart’s seventh of the season.
Despite the Marlies out-shooting the Heat, 9-3, Toronto failed to beat Abbotsford’s starting goalie Matt Keetley who earned his first shutout of the season.
Toronto’s power play went 0-for-4; while their penalty killing unit was 6-for-7.
The Marlies had only been shutout once entering tonight's game this season.
The Marlies travel down the QEW to face their division rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs on Friday evening for a 7:30 p.m. contest. On Saturday, the two teams play each other again at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
TeamUp Foundation Launched by MLSE
Four Teams - One Focus
December 1, 2009
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) officially launched its new charitable arm, the MLSE Team Up Foundation on Tuesday. Building on the past success of the Raptors Foundation and the Leafs Fund, the MLSE Team Up Foundation will combine the philanthropic activities of all four MLSE-owned teams — the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies — into one organization committed to making an even greater difference for disadvantaged youth across Ontario.The MLSE Team Up Foundation helps disadvantaged youth in priority neighbourhoods. By giving, building, teaching and growing, everyone wins. “Being leaders in our community is one of our core values at MLSE. Our vision is for a city where kids are more active, healthier and have the ability to participate in sports and in turn help foster their development as future leaders,” said Richard Peddie, president and chief executive officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
The MLSE Team Up Foundation’s mandate is to BUILD by restoring and refurbishing community and recreational facilities in Ontario, as well as to GIVE resources to other charitable organizations in the Province that administer programs supporting disadvantaged youth. Through these activities, it will provide community leaders with safe, modern facilities where they can TEACH, coach and mentor their youth and provide them with opportunities to GROW and develop.
“We have a unique situation that allows us to put the power of four professional sports teams into making a real difference in the lives of kids in our province,” said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. “For close to two decades the Raptors Foundation and Leafs Fund did some amazing work, but our organization has grown (to include two more teams) and the city’s needs have evolved and we feel this is the right move at the right time.”
It was also announced on Tuesday that Canadian Sports Hall of Famer and Lou Marsh winner Dr. Bruce Kidd will lead the Foundation. Kidd, currently the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health at the University of Toronto, will lead the foundation on a volunteer basis.
“I consider myself lucky to have lived a life in sport and over the years I have seen time and time again how sport can make a difference in the lives of all Canadians regardless of your socio-economic background,” said Kidd.
“We will raise the bar on our fundraising efforts, to grow the funds that can be devoted to facility renewal and grants. And we will say to everyone—the teams' loyal fans, players, governments, other foundations and agencies—that the status quo is unacceptable. It is simply not good enough for so many children and youth to go without safe places to learn and play.”
Dr. Kidd will report to a volunteer board that includes General Rick Hillier, former chief of defence staff, Aris Kaplanis, who will serve as vice chair of the Team Up Foundation, Joe Halstead, former Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Joel Rose, partner, Aird and Berlis, LLP, Vijay Kanwar, president, KMH Cardiology and Diagnostic Centres and Leafs Legend Wendel Clark. Maple Leafs Hall of Famer, Darryl Sittler will join the board in 2010. Former Raptors Foundation chairman, The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, will serve as Chair Emeritus.
In the last 15 years, the Leafs Fund and Raptors Foundation have raised close to $30 million for disadvantaged kids. Over the past four years alone, MLSE has invested approximately $1.6 million in building and refurbishing 13 rinks, six courts and three soccer pitches through its legacy program.
The Team Up Foundation will be at work Tuesday, December 8 at the Ramsden Park rink in Toronto. The refurbishment, funded by the MLSE Team Up Foundation and Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation department, will include the installation of new rink boards, renovated dressing rooms, new benches and a fresh coat of paint for many areas of the facility.
For more information, visit http://www.mlseteamupfoundation.org/.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
December 1, 2009
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) officially launched its new charitable arm, the MLSE Team Up Foundation on Tuesday. Building on the past success of the Raptors Foundation and the Leafs Fund, the MLSE Team Up Foundation will combine the philanthropic activities of all four MLSE-owned teams — the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies — into one organization committed to making an even greater difference for disadvantaged youth across Ontario.The MLSE Team Up Foundation helps disadvantaged youth in priority neighbourhoods. By giving, building, teaching and growing, everyone wins. “Being leaders in our community is one of our core values at MLSE. Our vision is for a city where kids are more active, healthier and have the ability to participate in sports and in turn help foster their development as future leaders,” said Richard Peddie, president and chief executive officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
The MLSE Team Up Foundation’s mandate is to BUILD by restoring and refurbishing community and recreational facilities in Ontario, as well as to GIVE resources to other charitable organizations in the Province that administer programs supporting disadvantaged youth. Through these activities, it will provide community leaders with safe, modern facilities where they can TEACH, coach and mentor their youth and provide them with opportunities to GROW and develop.
“We have a unique situation that allows us to put the power of four professional sports teams into making a real difference in the lives of kids in our province,” said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. “For close to two decades the Raptors Foundation and Leafs Fund did some amazing work, but our organization has grown (to include two more teams) and the city’s needs have evolved and we feel this is the right move at the right time.”
It was also announced on Tuesday that Canadian Sports Hall of Famer and Lou Marsh winner Dr. Bruce Kidd will lead the Foundation. Kidd, currently the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health at the University of Toronto, will lead the foundation on a volunteer basis.
“I consider myself lucky to have lived a life in sport and over the years I have seen time and time again how sport can make a difference in the lives of all Canadians regardless of your socio-economic background,” said Kidd.
“We will raise the bar on our fundraising efforts, to grow the funds that can be devoted to facility renewal and grants. And we will say to everyone—the teams' loyal fans, players, governments, other foundations and agencies—that the status quo is unacceptable. It is simply not good enough for so many children and youth to go without safe places to learn and play.”
Dr. Kidd will report to a volunteer board that includes General Rick Hillier, former chief of defence staff, Aris Kaplanis, who will serve as vice chair of the Team Up Foundation, Joe Halstead, former Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Joel Rose, partner, Aird and Berlis, LLP, Vijay Kanwar, president, KMH Cardiology and Diagnostic Centres and Leafs Legend Wendel Clark. Maple Leafs Hall of Famer, Darryl Sittler will join the board in 2010. Former Raptors Foundation chairman, The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, will serve as Chair Emeritus.
In the last 15 years, the Leafs Fund and Raptors Foundation have raised close to $30 million for disadvantaged kids. Over the past four years alone, MLSE has invested approximately $1.6 million in building and refurbishing 13 rinks, six courts and three soccer pitches through its legacy program.
The Team Up Foundation will be at work Tuesday, December 8 at the Ramsden Park rink in Toronto. The refurbishment, funded by the MLSE Team Up Foundation and Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation department, will include the installation of new rink boards, renovated dressing rooms, new benches and a fresh coat of paint for many areas of the facility.
For more information, visit http://www.mlseteamupfoundation.org/.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Slaney and Scott Recalled
December 1, 2009
Marlies Host Abbotsford Heat Tonight at Ricoh Coliseum
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that forwards Robert Slaney and Greg Scott have been recalled to the Marlies from assignment to the Reading Royals.
Slaney, 21, appeared in four games with the Royals, totaling one assist and two penalty minutes. The 6’2, 203-pound forward skated in 11 games with the Marlies this season, registering three assists and seven penalty minutes. The Upper Island Cove, NF native made his American Hockey League debut on October 16 at Rochester.
Scott, 21, recorded one goal and two penalty minutes in four games with Reading. The 6’0, 188-pound forward played in 14 games with the Marlies this season and collected one assist and 15 penalty minutes. He made his AHL debut in the Marlies home opener on October 4 versus Hamilton.
The Marlies finish their six game homestand tonight at 7:00 p.m. against the Abbotsford Heat, AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, at Ricoh Coliseum. 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
Marlies Host Abbotsford Heat Tonight at Ricoh Coliseum
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that forwards Robert Slaney and Greg Scott have been recalled to the Marlies from assignment to the Reading Royals.
Slaney, 21, appeared in four games with the Royals, totaling one assist and two penalty minutes. The 6’2, 203-pound forward skated in 11 games with the Marlies this season, registering three assists and seven penalty minutes. The Upper Island Cove, NF native made his American Hockey League debut on October 16 at Rochester.
Scott, 21, recorded one goal and two penalty minutes in four games with Reading. The 6’0, 188-pound forward played in 14 games with the Marlies this season and collected one assist and 15 penalty minutes. He made his AHL debut in the Marlies home opener on October 4 versus Hamilton.
The Marlies finish their six game homestand tonight at 7:00 p.m. against the Abbotsford Heat, AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, at Ricoh Coliseum. 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
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Marlies Make Roster Changes
November 24, 2009
Marlies Take on Monsters Tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. at Ricoh Coliseum
Jeff Jackson, general manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has reassigned forwards Robert Slaney and Greg Scott to their ECHL affiliate, the Reading Royals. Additionally, the Marlies signed Adam Munro to a professional try-out contract.
Slaney, 21, skated in 11 games with the Marlies this season, totaling three assists and seven penalty minutes. The Upper Island Cove, NF native made his American Hockey League debut on October 16 at Rochester.
Scott, 21, played in 14 games and collected one assist and 15 penalty minutes. The 6’0, 188-pound forward made his AHL debut in the Marlies home opener on October 4 versus Hamilton.
Munro, 27, appeared in five games with the Marlies this season, compiling a record of 1-2-1 with a 2.71 goals-against average and 0.919 save percentage.
The Marlies continue their six game homestand on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. in their first School Day game of the season against the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, at Ricoh Coliseum. 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
Marlies Take on Monsters Tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. at Ricoh Coliseum
Jeff Jackson, general manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has reassigned forwards Robert Slaney and Greg Scott to their ECHL affiliate, the Reading Royals. Additionally, the Marlies signed Adam Munro to a professional try-out contract.
Slaney, 21, skated in 11 games with the Marlies this season, totaling three assists and seven penalty minutes. The Upper Island Cove, NF native made his American Hockey League debut on October 16 at Rochester.
Scott, 21, played in 14 games and collected one assist and 15 penalty minutes. The 6’0, 188-pound forward made his AHL debut in the Marlies home opener on October 4 versus Hamilton.
Munro, 27, appeared in five games with the Marlies this season, compiling a record of 1-2-1 with a 2.71 goals-against average and 0.919 save percentage.
The Marlies continue their six game homestand on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. in their first School Day game of the season against the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, at Ricoh Coliseum. 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
Foster Wins AHL Player of the Week Honours
November 23, 2009
Foster Pots Five Goals in Three Games Over the Weekend
The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies forward Alex Foster has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 22. In three games over the weekend, Foster notched five goals and one assist for six points while recording a plus-two rating.
Foster, 25, returned to the Marlies line-up on Friday night after missing the previous 10 games and scored two goals in Toronto’s 7-1 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters. The next day against Grand Rapids, the Canton, MI native notched two, third period goals in the Marlies 6-3 loss. Foster extended his goal scoring streak on Sunday afternoon with his fifth goal of the weekend in Toronto’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Monsters.
In recognition of his achievement, Foster will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Marlies home game.
Foster, the Marlies all-time games played leader at 220 games, ranks fourth on the club with six goals despite only skating in eight games so far this season.
The Marlies are back in action on Wednesday morning when they host the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, in their first school day game of the season at 11:00 a.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. 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
Foster Pots Five Goals in Three Games Over the Weekend
The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies forward Alex Foster has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 22. In three games over the weekend, Foster notched five goals and one assist for six points while recording a plus-two rating.
Foster, 25, returned to the Marlies line-up on Friday night after missing the previous 10 games and scored two goals in Toronto’s 7-1 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters. The next day against Grand Rapids, the Canton, MI native notched two, third period goals in the Marlies 6-3 loss. Foster extended his goal scoring streak on Sunday afternoon with his fifth goal of the weekend in Toronto’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Monsters.
In recognition of his achievement, Foster will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Marlies home game.
Foster, the Marlies all-time games played leader at 220 games, ranks fourth on the club with six goals despite only skating in eight games so far this season.
The Marlies are back in action on Wednesday morning when they host the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, in their first school day game of the season at 11:00 a.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. 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
Monday, November 23, 2009
Reimer Paves Way For Win As Marlies Slay Monsters at Ricoh
November 22, 2009
Marlies Erase Two-Goal Deficit, Drop Monsters 3-2 in Shootout
Foster Nets Fifth Goal in Past Three Games To Propel Marlies Past Lake Erie
(TORONTO) – The Marlies used two early third period goals to tie the game, and got strong goaltending from James Reimer to down the Lake Erie Monsters, 3-2, in a shootout on Sunday afternoon.
Reimer came into the game sporting a sizzling 0.950 save percentage and 1.46 goals-against average over his past three starts. Reimer finished tonight’s game with 30 saves and was named the game’s first star, making plenty of huge saves to keep Toronto in the game.
“It was a great team effort from us tonight,” Reimer said after the game. “The guys in front of me were great tonight and helped clear the front of the net.”
After a scoreless first period, the Monsters got second period goals from Chris Durno and Brian Willsie to put them ahead 2-0.
The Marlies second period continued to be a problem, as they’ve now been out-scored 30-10 this season in the middle frame.
Toronto ignored their record of 1-7-0-0 when trailing after two periods this season as Alex Foster scored his fifth goal in the past three games to put the Marlies on the board, 2-1. Christian Hanson and Juraj Mikus both picked up assists on Foster’s power play tally.
Just over a minute later, Jiri Tlusty beat Monsters starting goaltender Tyler Weiman to knot the game at 2-2. Foster picked up his second point of the game by adding an assist on Tlusty’s seventh of the season.
In overtime, Reimer came up huge, stopping Matt Clarke on a breakaway with only seconds remaining.
The Marlies first two shooters, Tlusty and Viktor Stalberg, both scored in the shootout and Reimer didn’t allow a goal on four Monster shooters.
The Marlies improved their record to 3-0-0-0 against the Monsters this season.
Toronto and Lake Erie will meet again on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Ricoh Coliseum in the Marlies first school day game of the season.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Erase Two-Goal Deficit, Drop Monsters 3-2 in Shootout
Foster Nets Fifth Goal in Past Three Games To Propel Marlies Past Lake Erie
(TORONTO) – The Marlies used two early third period goals to tie the game, and got strong goaltending from James Reimer to down the Lake Erie Monsters, 3-2, in a shootout on Sunday afternoon.
Reimer came into the game sporting a sizzling 0.950 save percentage and 1.46 goals-against average over his past three starts. Reimer finished tonight’s game with 30 saves and was named the game’s first star, making plenty of huge saves to keep Toronto in the game.
“It was a great team effort from us tonight,” Reimer said after the game. “The guys in front of me were great tonight and helped clear the front of the net.”
After a scoreless first period, the Monsters got second period goals from Chris Durno and Brian Willsie to put them ahead 2-0.
The Marlies second period continued to be a problem, as they’ve now been out-scored 30-10 this season in the middle frame.
Toronto ignored their record of 1-7-0-0 when trailing after two periods this season as Alex Foster scored his fifth goal in the past three games to put the Marlies on the board, 2-1. Christian Hanson and Juraj Mikus both picked up assists on Foster’s power play tally.
Just over a minute later, Jiri Tlusty beat Monsters starting goaltender Tyler Weiman to knot the game at 2-2. Foster picked up his second point of the game by adding an assist on Tlusty’s seventh of the season.
In overtime, Reimer came up huge, stopping Matt Clarke on a breakaway with only seconds remaining.
The Marlies first two shooters, Tlusty and Viktor Stalberg, both scored in the shootout and Reimer didn’t allow a goal on four Monster shooters.
The Marlies improved their record to 3-0-0-0 against the Monsters this season.
Toronto and Lake Erie will meet again on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Ricoh Coliseum in the Marlies first school day game of the season.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Griffins Dismiss Marlies
November 21, 2009
Marlies Return Home, Suffer 6-3 loss
Griffins three power-play goals sink Marlies
(TORONTO) – Jeremy Williams’ three point game led the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 6-3 win over the Toronto Marlies on Saturday afternoon. The Marlies made a push late in the third, but it was too late as they suffered their seventh loss of the season in front of 4,126 fans at Ricoh Coliseum.
The Griffins jumped out to a 1-0 lead at 11:41 of the first period. Jakub Kindl fed Evan McGrath at the top of the circle where he beat a screened Joey MacDonald for his fourth of the season.
With only 22 seconds remaining in the first period, Jay Rosehill netted his first goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1. Rosehill redirected Brett Festerling’s wrist shot from the blue line. Daryl Boyce also picked an assist on the goal. Festerling has notched a point in both Marlie games he’s played in this season.
Grand Rapids scored three, second period goals to put them ahead 4-1 at the second intermission. Williams, the Marlies all-time goal scoring leader, netted a goal and two assists during the middle frame.
Toronto has had their fair share of problems in the second period, as they have been outscored 28-9 so far this season.
Alex Foster made the game 5-2 when he beat Griffins netminder Daniel Larsson. He fired a slap shot from the point for his fifth of the season, and fourth in the last two games. Juraj Mikus and Viktor Stalberg picked up the assists on the tally.
Foster netted his second of the period to make it 5-3, but it wasn’t enough as the Griffins added an empty net goal to make it 6-3.
Kindl finished the night with three assists for Grand Rapids.
The Marlies look to rebound tomorrow afternoon as they take on the Lake Erie Monsters at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum.
ICE CHIPS: The attendance of 4, 126 was the second largest crowd of the season...Foster’s two goal night gives him two multi point games this year...Marlies assistant coach Derek King played four seasons in Grand Rapids...In the previous eight games, the Marlies had only allowed two power-play goals, tonight they allowed three...New addition Brett Festerling is currently riding a two game point streak..
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. GRA McGrath (4) (Kindl) 11:41
1. TOR Rosehill (1) (Festerling, Boyce) 19:38
Second Period
2. GRA McGrath (5) (Kindl, Williams) 3:52 PP
3. GRA Williams (9) (Tatar, Rissmiller) 11:52 PP
4. GRA Ritola (4) (Williams, Crosty) 13:50
Third Period
5. GRA Tardif (6) (Tatar, Rissmiller) 5:51 PP
2. TOR Foster (4) (Mikus, Stalberg) 8:15 PP
3. TOR Foster (5) (Stalberg, Frogren) 15:15
6. GRA Tatar (2) (Kindl) 18:07 EN
Three Stars
1. GRA McGrath
2.GRA Williams
3.GRA Kindl
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Return Home, Suffer 6-3 loss
Griffins three power-play goals sink Marlies
(TORONTO) – Jeremy Williams’ three point game led the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 6-3 win over the Toronto Marlies on Saturday afternoon. The Marlies made a push late in the third, but it was too late as they suffered their seventh loss of the season in front of 4,126 fans at Ricoh Coliseum.
The Griffins jumped out to a 1-0 lead at 11:41 of the first period. Jakub Kindl fed Evan McGrath at the top of the circle where he beat a screened Joey MacDonald for his fourth of the season.
With only 22 seconds remaining in the first period, Jay Rosehill netted his first goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1. Rosehill redirected Brett Festerling’s wrist shot from the blue line. Daryl Boyce also picked an assist on the goal. Festerling has notched a point in both Marlie games he’s played in this season.
Grand Rapids scored three, second period goals to put them ahead 4-1 at the second intermission. Williams, the Marlies all-time goal scoring leader, netted a goal and two assists during the middle frame.
Toronto has had their fair share of problems in the second period, as they have been outscored 28-9 so far this season.
Alex Foster made the game 5-2 when he beat Griffins netminder Daniel Larsson. He fired a slap shot from the point for his fifth of the season, and fourth in the last two games. Juraj Mikus and Viktor Stalberg picked up the assists on the tally.
Foster netted his second of the period to make it 5-3, but it wasn’t enough as the Griffins added an empty net goal to make it 6-3.
Kindl finished the night with three assists for Grand Rapids.
The Marlies look to rebound tomorrow afternoon as they take on the Lake Erie Monsters at 4:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum.
ICE CHIPS: The attendance of 4, 126 was the second largest crowd of the season...Foster’s two goal night gives him two multi point games this year...Marlies assistant coach Derek King played four seasons in Grand Rapids...In the previous eight games, the Marlies had only allowed two power-play goals, tonight they allowed three...New addition Brett Festerling is currently riding a two game point streak..
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. GRA McGrath (4) (Kindl) 11:41
1. TOR Rosehill (1) (Festerling, Boyce) 19:38
Second Period
2. GRA McGrath (5) (Kindl, Williams) 3:52 PP
3. GRA Williams (9) (Tatar, Rissmiller) 11:52 PP
4. GRA Ritola (4) (Williams, Crosty) 13:50
Third Period
5. GRA Tardif (6) (Tatar, Rissmiller) 5:51 PP
2. TOR Foster (4) (Mikus, Stalberg) 8:15 PP
3. TOR Foster (5) (Stalberg, Frogren) 15:15
6. GRA Tatar (2) (Kindl) 18:07 EN
Three Stars
1. GRA McGrath
2.GRA Williams
3.GRA Kindl
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Slay Monsters
November 20, 2009
Hanson Records Hat Trick In Final Game Of Road Trip
(CLEVELAND, OH) – Two weeks ago Christian Hanson recorded a three point game in Cleveland as the Marlies opened their six game road trip. Looking for their first win since that outing, Hanson turned it up another notch.
Hanson recorded a hat trick and added an assist as the Marlies swamped the Lake Erie Monsters by a 7-1 score on Friday night at the Quicken Loans Arena.
Alex Foster also had two goals, while Ryan Hamilton and Viktor Stalberg added the others. Jiri Tlusty and Tyler Bozak both chipped in with three assists each, as Toronto closed out their road trip with a 2-3-0-1 record.
Marty Sertich had the lone Lake Erie goal.
Hamilton opened the scoring with a shorthanded breakaway goal, as he slipped the puck past Trevor Cann just over four minutes into the game. Toronto added to their lead later in the period with a pair of power play goals from Hanson and Stalberg less than two minutes apart, with the first one coming on a two man advantage. Toronto held a 3-0 lead and 13-1 shot advantage after the opening period.
The Monsters would get on the board early in the second period when Sertich deflected a Matt Clarke point shot past James Reimer to make it a 3-1 game. 1:14 later, Foster scored to make it a 4-2 game.
With less than six minutes to go in the third period, and the Monsters on the power play, Lake Erie pulled Cann for an extra attacker in an effort to score, but Hanson would break up a pass in the neutral zone and slide the puck into the empty net for the 5-1 lead. Foster made it 6-1 when he banged in a Stalberg rebound, after a break to the net. Hanson completed the hat trick when his pass from the side of the net banked off a Monster skate in front for the 7-1 score.
Reimer made 21 saves for the win, while the Marlies power play was 2 for 7 while the penalty kill was 6 for 6 with two shorthanded goals.
Toronto returns home for a date with the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday at 4pm.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Hanson Records Hat Trick In Final Game Of Road Trip
(CLEVELAND, OH) – Two weeks ago Christian Hanson recorded a three point game in Cleveland as the Marlies opened their six game road trip. Looking for their first win since that outing, Hanson turned it up another notch.
Hanson recorded a hat trick and added an assist as the Marlies swamped the Lake Erie Monsters by a 7-1 score on Friday night at the Quicken Loans Arena.
Alex Foster also had two goals, while Ryan Hamilton and Viktor Stalberg added the others. Jiri Tlusty and Tyler Bozak both chipped in with three assists each, as Toronto closed out their road trip with a 2-3-0-1 record.
Marty Sertich had the lone Lake Erie goal.
Hamilton opened the scoring with a shorthanded breakaway goal, as he slipped the puck past Trevor Cann just over four minutes into the game. Toronto added to their lead later in the period with a pair of power play goals from Hanson and Stalberg less than two minutes apart, with the first one coming on a two man advantage. Toronto held a 3-0 lead and 13-1 shot advantage after the opening period.
The Monsters would get on the board early in the second period when Sertich deflected a Matt Clarke point shot past James Reimer to make it a 3-1 game. 1:14 later, Foster scored to make it a 4-2 game.
With less than six minutes to go in the third period, and the Monsters on the power play, Lake Erie pulled Cann for an extra attacker in an effort to score, but Hanson would break up a pass in the neutral zone and slide the puck into the empty net for the 5-1 lead. Foster made it 6-1 when he banged in a Stalberg rebound, after a break to the net. Hanson completed the hat trick when his pass from the side of the net banked off a Monster skate in front for the 7-1 score.
Reimer made 21 saves for the win, while the Marlies power play was 2 for 7 while the penalty kill was 6 for 6 with two shorthanded goals.
Toronto returns home for a date with the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday at 4pm.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Friday, November 20, 2009
Marlies Drop Game Against Phantoms
November 18, 2009
Toronto Can't Beat Backlund In Glens Falls
(GLENS FALLS, NY) - Call it a wash if you will, after the Marlies have Phantoms have now exchanged shutout victories on home ice.
Johan Backlund made 25 saves as the Marlies were shutout 2-0 by the Adirondack Phantoms at the Glens Falls Civic Center on Wednesday night.
Jonathon Matsumoto and Matt Clackson had the goals for the Phantoms in the victory.
Joey MacDonald stopped 19 shots in the loss.
The Phantoms scored the opening goal of the game just over two minutes into the first period and that goal stood for a long time. It wasn't until late in the second when Clackson jumped on a rebound in the slot to bang it past MacDonald to make it 2-0.
Toronto had several scoring chances including a 5 on 3 advantage in the third period. With just over three minutes remaining in the third period, the Marlies went to the power play for the eighth time in the game, and pulled MacDonald for the extra attacker for the remainder of the game, but were unable to find the back of the net.
The Marlies wrap up their current six game road trip on Friday night in Cleveland against the Lake Erie Monsters.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Toronto Can't Beat Backlund In Glens Falls
(GLENS FALLS, NY) - Call it a wash if you will, after the Marlies have Phantoms have now exchanged shutout victories on home ice.
Johan Backlund made 25 saves as the Marlies were shutout 2-0 by the Adirondack Phantoms at the Glens Falls Civic Center on Wednesday night.
Jonathon Matsumoto and Matt Clackson had the goals for the Phantoms in the victory.
Joey MacDonald stopped 19 shots in the loss.
The Phantoms scored the opening goal of the game just over two minutes into the first period and that goal stood for a long time. It wasn't until late in the second when Clackson jumped on a rebound in the slot to bang it past MacDonald to make it 2-0.
Toronto had several scoring chances including a 5 on 3 advantage in the third period. With just over three minutes remaining in the third period, the Marlies went to the power play for the eighth time in the game, and pulled MacDonald for the extra attacker for the remainder of the game, but were unable to find the back of the net.
The Marlies wrap up their current six game road trip on Friday night in Cleveland against the Lake Erie Monsters.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Add Three to Roster
November 18, 2009
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has acquired forwards Matt Beleskey and Troy Bodie and defenceman Brett Festerling from loan from the Anaheim Ducks.
All three players were previously playing for the San Antonio Rampage and are expected to make their Marlie debuts on Friday night in Cleveland against the Lake Erie Monsters.
The Marlies play the Adirondack Phantoms, AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Glens Falls Civic Center. 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 http://www.blogger.com/ or call the team’s ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Leafs Make Pitch for Winter Classic, All-Star, and Entry Draft Rights
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the market for two or even three memorable events in 2011 or 2112.
"We were asked about the order of our priorities,” Maple Leafs CEO Richard Peddie said in an interview. “ We see it as an outdoor game first, an all-star game second and an entry draft third.”
Peddie said the new emphasis on landing big events was built around facility overhauls. Included in those are a hotel and sports bar at Maple Leafs Square, the gargantuan video screen already up and running at Air Canada Centre and the changeover from artificial turf to natural grass at BMO Field.
“Without the bubble that was in use through the winter at BMO Field we were free to host an outdoor game,” he said. “We think we are the right city for the event with the right fan base.”
There have been two outdoor NHL games, one in Edmonton and one in Chicago. Another contest is set for this winter at Fenway Park in Boston. Not only does it offer a stunning backdrop, BMO Field boasts an abundance of outbuildings that would make the event more comfortable for fans.
“We think an outdoor game would be special, so Canadian, almost like playing on a pond,” Peddie said. “It would put the Toronto Maple Leafs on the map in a way no other event could.”
Peddie said that MLSE is in the process of formally applying for the events. Once the home of the NHL draft, Toronto hasn’t hosted the event since 2002. The city has not welcomed fans to an all-star game since 2000.
Maple Leafs officials Tuesday guided NHL president Gary Bettman through improvements at Air Canada Centre including the Bremner Street atrium, the new television studio, new high definition screens that line concourses and public areas at Air Canada Centre as well as the Leafs’ practice site, the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence. “
Gary’s remark was that it was very impressive, very visionary,” Peddie said.
Peddie said he expected to hear word about one or two of the applications within the next couple weeks. News on the outdoor game, he said, would take longer.
SOURCE: mapleleafs.com
"We were asked about the order of our priorities,” Maple Leafs CEO Richard Peddie said in an interview. “ We see it as an outdoor game first, an all-star game second and an entry draft third.”
Peddie said the new emphasis on landing big events was built around facility overhauls. Included in those are a hotel and sports bar at Maple Leafs Square, the gargantuan video screen already up and running at Air Canada Centre and the changeover from artificial turf to natural grass at BMO Field.
“Without the bubble that was in use through the winter at BMO Field we were free to host an outdoor game,” he said. “We think we are the right city for the event with the right fan base.”
There have been two outdoor NHL games, one in Edmonton and one in Chicago. Another contest is set for this winter at Fenway Park in Boston. Not only does it offer a stunning backdrop, BMO Field boasts an abundance of outbuildings that would make the event more comfortable for fans.
“We think an outdoor game would be special, so Canadian, almost like playing on a pond,” Peddie said. “It would put the Toronto Maple Leafs on the map in a way no other event could.”
Peddie said that MLSE is in the process of formally applying for the events. Once the home of the NHL draft, Toronto hasn’t hosted the event since 2002. The city has not welcomed fans to an all-star game since 2000.
Maple Leafs officials Tuesday guided NHL president Gary Bettman through improvements at Air Canada Centre including the Bremner Street atrium, the new television studio, new high definition screens that line concourses and public areas at Air Canada Centre as well as the Leafs’ practice site, the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence. “
Gary’s remark was that it was very impressive, very visionary,” Peddie said.
Peddie said he expected to hear word about one or two of the applications within the next couple weeks. News on the outdoor game, he said, would take longer.
SOURCE: mapleleafs.com
Amerks End Marlies Streak
November 7, 2009
Rochester Wins 10th Straight Game In Victory Over Toronto
(ROCHESTER, NY) - The Americans are off to their best start since 1996, and they just keep on rolling.
David Brine scored his first of two goals just 16 seconds apart from Mike Duco's goal in the second period, as the Marlies dropped a 4-1 decision to the Americans in Rochester on Saturday night.
Ernie Hartlieb had the other goal for Rochester, while Todd Perry scored his first goal of the season for the Marlies.
Perry scored less than two minutes into the game when his point shot deflected off a Rochester stick and over the arm of Alexander Salak for the 1-0 lead. Hartlieb tied the game on a 2 on 1 six minutes later when he took a pass from Clay Wilson, and snapped a shot over the shoulder of Joey MacDonald and under the crossbar to make it 1-1.
The turning point of the game came in the second period though after Duco scored a power play goal, when he found a loose puck at the side of the net beside MacDonald and was able to tuck it into the wide open goal for the 2-1 lead. 16 seconds later, Brine raced down the left wing and snapped a shot over the shoulder of MacDonald to make it 3-1. Dallas Eakins called a timeout to try and settle the troops down, and it did break the momentum of the Americans for a while.
The close game continued late into the third period before Brine sent a high clearing shot from centre ice that bounced into the empty net to seal the game and make it 4-1.
Salak made 23 saves for the win, which was the 10th straight victory for Rochester, just one shy of the franchise mark of 11 set back in 1995-96. MacDonald stopped 26 in the loss for Toronto. It also marked the first time in seven games that Mike Zigomanis did not record a point since joining the Marlies.
Toronto is off until Friday night when they kick-off a two game set in Winnipeg against the Manitoba Moose.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Rochester Wins 10th Straight Game In Victory Over Toronto
(ROCHESTER, NY) - The Americans are off to their best start since 1996, and they just keep on rolling.
David Brine scored his first of two goals just 16 seconds apart from Mike Duco's goal in the second period, as the Marlies dropped a 4-1 decision to the Americans in Rochester on Saturday night.
Ernie Hartlieb had the other goal for Rochester, while Todd Perry scored his first goal of the season for the Marlies.
Perry scored less than two minutes into the game when his point shot deflected off a Rochester stick and over the arm of Alexander Salak for the 1-0 lead. Hartlieb tied the game on a 2 on 1 six minutes later when he took a pass from Clay Wilson, and snapped a shot over the shoulder of Joey MacDonald and under the crossbar to make it 1-1.
The turning point of the game came in the second period though after Duco scored a power play goal, when he found a loose puck at the side of the net beside MacDonald and was able to tuck it into the wide open goal for the 2-1 lead. 16 seconds later, Brine raced down the left wing and snapped a shot over the shoulder of MacDonald to make it 3-1. Dallas Eakins called a timeout to try and settle the troops down, and it did break the momentum of the Americans for a while.
The close game continued late into the third period before Brine sent a high clearing shot from centre ice that bounced into the empty net to seal the game and make it 4-1.
Salak made 23 saves for the win, which was the 10th straight victory for Rochester, just one shy of the franchise mark of 11 set back in 1995-96. MacDonald stopped 26 in the loss for Toronto. It also marked the first time in seven games that Mike Zigomanis did not record a point since joining the Marlies.
Toronto is off until Friday night when they kick-off a two game set in Winnipeg against the Manitoba Moose.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Mash the Monsters
November 6, 2009
Hanson Records Three Point Game As Marlies Win Third Straight To Open Road Trip
(CLEVELAND, OH) – With six straight games on the road, the Marlies got things off to a good start in Cleveland.
Ryan Hamilton had the game winner into an empty net as Toronto scored a 3-2 win over the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday night. Christian Hanson and Viktor Stalberg had the other Toronto goals, while Brock Bradford and Ryan Stoa had the markers for the Monsters.
While the first period was scoreless, it was tough for either team to find any momentum with 14 minutes of penalties, including back to back delay of game penalties against Toronto for clearing the puck over the glass, which resulted on nearly a full two minute 5-on-3 advantage.
Lake Erie opened the scoring in the second period on a goal by Bradford midway through the first period. Six minutes later, Hanson scored his fifth goal of the season when he redirected a Stalberg shot through the pads of Tyler Weiman to make it a 1-1 game. Stalberg then put the Marlies up 2-1 in the third on a deflection of his own, off a shot by Ben Ondrus. Hamilton added an empty net goal with just over a minute to go in the third period, but the Monsters managed to cut the lead with 14 seconds left in the third, as Stoa tapped in a rebound off the outstretched leg of James Reimer.
Stalberg and Hanson both had a two point night, while Mike Zigomanis extended his point streak to six games with a pair of assists. Zigomanis now has 12 points in the six straight games he’s played since joining the Marlies.
Reimer made 26 saves for the win, while Weiman stopped 26 shots in the loss.
Toronto was 0 for 3 on the power play, but a perfect 7 for 7 on the penalty kill.
The Marlies continue their road trip in Rochester on Saturday night against the Americans. Puck drop is 7:00pm.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Hanson Records Three Point Game As Marlies Win Third Straight To Open Road Trip
(CLEVELAND, OH) – With six straight games on the road, the Marlies got things off to a good start in Cleveland.
Ryan Hamilton had the game winner into an empty net as Toronto scored a 3-2 win over the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday night. Christian Hanson and Viktor Stalberg had the other Toronto goals, while Brock Bradford and Ryan Stoa had the markers for the Monsters.
While the first period was scoreless, it was tough for either team to find any momentum with 14 minutes of penalties, including back to back delay of game penalties against Toronto for clearing the puck over the glass, which resulted on nearly a full two minute 5-on-3 advantage.
Lake Erie opened the scoring in the second period on a goal by Bradford midway through the first period. Six minutes later, Hanson scored his fifth goal of the season when he redirected a Stalberg shot through the pads of Tyler Weiman to make it a 1-1 game. Stalberg then put the Marlies up 2-1 in the third on a deflection of his own, off a shot by Ben Ondrus. Hamilton added an empty net goal with just over a minute to go in the third period, but the Monsters managed to cut the lead with 14 seconds left in the third, as Stoa tapped in a rebound off the outstretched leg of James Reimer.
Stalberg and Hanson both had a two point night, while Mike Zigomanis extended his point streak to six games with a pair of assists. Zigomanis now has 12 points in the six straight games he’s played since joining the Marlies.
Reimer made 26 saves for the win, while Weiman stopped 26 shots in the loss.
Toronto was 0 for 3 on the power play, but a perfect 7 for 7 on the penalty kill.
The Marlies continue their road trip in Rochester on Saturday night against the Americans. Puck drop is 7:00pm.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Marlies Loan Engelage to Reading
November 2, 2009
Marlies Take on the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday Night
Jeff Jackson, general manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has loaned goaltender Andrew Engelage to their ECHL affiliate, the Reading Royals.
Engelage, 21, made his first career AHL start for the Marlies on October 16 in a 5-2 loss in Rochester against the Americans. Last season, the Oshawa, Ontario native helped guide the Windsor Spitfires to a Memorial Cup Championship with a record of 46-4-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average and 0.914 save percentage. In 20 postseason games, the 6’5, 206-pound goaltender registered a 2.86 goals-against average and 0.908 save percentage.
The Marlies begin their six game road trip on Friday night when they travel to Cleveland to take on the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, at the Quicken Loans Arena at 7:30 p.m. 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
Marlies Take on the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday Night
Jeff Jackson, general manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has loaned goaltender Andrew Engelage to their ECHL affiliate, the Reading Royals.
Engelage, 21, made his first career AHL start for the Marlies on October 16 in a 5-2 loss in Rochester against the Americans. Last season, the Oshawa, Ontario native helped guide the Windsor Spitfires to a Memorial Cup Championship with a record of 46-4-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average and 0.914 save percentage. In 20 postseason games, the 6’5, 206-pound goaltender registered a 2.86 goals-against average and 0.908 save percentage.
The Marlies begin their six game road trip on Friday night when they travel to Cleveland to take on the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, at the Quicken Loans Arena at 7:30 p.m. 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
Monday, November 2, 2009
Marlies March Over Penguins
Stalberg’s four point night gives Marlies fifth win of the season.
(TORONTO)- A four point night from Viktor Stalberg helped the Marlies get past the W-B/Scranton Penguins by a score of 4-2 on Sunday afternoon.
Christian Hanson’s second goal of the night held up as the game winner as the Marlies recorded their fifth win of the season in front of 2,768 fans at Ricoh Coliseum.
After the Penguins took a pair of penalties in the first period, the line of Stalberg, Mike Zigomanis and Hanson connected on the power-play to put the Marlies ahead 1-0.
Hanson parked himself in front of the Penguins net, hopped on a rebound and banged in his fourth goal of the season. Zigomanis and Stalberg each picked up an assist on the power-play marker.
James Reimer starting in his third game of the season made several key saves to keep the Penguins off the score sheet in the first.
The Penguins tied the game at 6:40 of the second period. Penguins’ defenseman Ben Lovejoy threw the puck on net where Tim Wallace tipped it past the Marlies netminder.
Toronto responded shortly after when Stalberg buried his first career AHL goal to make it 2-1. Zigomanis sent Stalberg in all alone on a breakaway and Stalberg fired it past Thiessen’s right shoulder to give the Marlies the lead. Juraj Mikus collected the second assist on the goal.
Zigomanis is currently riding a five game point streak. In four of the past five games he has recorded multi point nights. He’s notched 10 assists in five games since joining the Marlies.
The Penguins tied the game late in the second period on a goal by Ryan Bayda.
With under five minutes remaining in the third period, Hanson scored his second of the night to give Toronto the 3-2 lead.
Stalberg’s burst of speed down the left hand side started the play and then passed it to Hanson who was wide open in front of the Penguins goal.
Stalberg added an empty net goal for his second of the evening. He was named the game’s first star, registering four points on the night (two goals, two assists).
Hanson's two-goal performance ties him with Mike Zigomanis for the team high with 10 points each.
Stalberg has recorded five points in two games with the Marlies since being reassigned by the Maple Leafs on Thursday afternoon.
The loss was the Penguins first regulation defeat in their past six games.
The Marlies hit the road for a six game road trip which begins in Cleveland when they take on the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Quicken Loans Arena.
ICE CHIPS: Since being reassigned by the Maple Leafs, Stalberg has registered five points in two games...Zigomanis has recorded an assist in every game since joining the Marlies...The Marlies broke an 0-for-11 goal-less streak on the power play...Stalberg’s four point night is a 2009 Marlies season high...Mikus has notched a point in back-to-back games for Toronto...The Marlies were out-shot in the game 36-28.
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. TOR Hanson (3) (Zigomanis, Stalberg) 12:19 PP
Second Period
1. W-B/S Wallace (3) (Lovejoy, Smith) 6:40
2. TOR Stalberg (1) (Zigomanis, Mikus) 12:52
2. W-B/S Bayda (6) (Jeffrey) 17:01
Third Period
3. TOR Hanson (4) (Stalberg, Zigomanis) 14:02
4. TOR Stalberg (2) 19:58 PP - EN
Three Stars
1. TOR Victor Stalberg
2. TOR Christian Hanson
3. W-B/S Luca Caputi
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
(TORONTO)- A four point night from Viktor Stalberg helped the Marlies get past the W-B/Scranton Penguins by a score of 4-2 on Sunday afternoon.
Christian Hanson’s second goal of the night held up as the game winner as the Marlies recorded their fifth win of the season in front of 2,768 fans at Ricoh Coliseum.
After the Penguins took a pair of penalties in the first period, the line of Stalberg, Mike Zigomanis and Hanson connected on the power-play to put the Marlies ahead 1-0.
Hanson parked himself in front of the Penguins net, hopped on a rebound and banged in his fourth goal of the season. Zigomanis and Stalberg each picked up an assist on the power-play marker.
James Reimer starting in his third game of the season made several key saves to keep the Penguins off the score sheet in the first.
The Penguins tied the game at 6:40 of the second period. Penguins’ defenseman Ben Lovejoy threw the puck on net where Tim Wallace tipped it past the Marlies netminder.
Toronto responded shortly after when Stalberg buried his first career AHL goal to make it 2-1. Zigomanis sent Stalberg in all alone on a breakaway and Stalberg fired it past Thiessen’s right shoulder to give the Marlies the lead. Juraj Mikus collected the second assist on the goal.
Zigomanis is currently riding a five game point streak. In four of the past five games he has recorded multi point nights. He’s notched 10 assists in five games since joining the Marlies.
The Penguins tied the game late in the second period on a goal by Ryan Bayda.
With under five minutes remaining in the third period, Hanson scored his second of the night to give Toronto the 3-2 lead.
Stalberg’s burst of speed down the left hand side started the play and then passed it to Hanson who was wide open in front of the Penguins goal.
Stalberg added an empty net goal for his second of the evening. He was named the game’s first star, registering four points on the night (two goals, two assists).
Hanson's two-goal performance ties him with Mike Zigomanis for the team high with 10 points each.
Stalberg has recorded five points in two games with the Marlies since being reassigned by the Maple Leafs on Thursday afternoon.
The loss was the Penguins first regulation defeat in their past six games.
The Marlies hit the road for a six game road trip which begins in Cleveland when they take on the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Quicken Loans Arena.
ICE CHIPS: Since being reassigned by the Maple Leafs, Stalberg has registered five points in two games...Zigomanis has recorded an assist in every game since joining the Marlies...The Marlies broke an 0-for-11 goal-less streak on the power play...Stalberg’s four point night is a 2009 Marlies season high...Mikus has notched a point in back-to-back games for Toronto...The Marlies were out-shot in the game 36-28.
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. TOR Hanson (3) (Zigomanis, Stalberg) 12:19 PP
Second Period
1. W-B/S Wallace (3) (Lovejoy, Smith) 6:40
2. TOR Stalberg (1) (Zigomanis, Mikus) 12:52
2. W-B/S Bayda (6) (Jeffrey) 17:01
Third Period
3. TOR Hanson (4) (Stalberg, Zigomanis) 14:02
4. TOR Stalberg (2) 19:58 PP - EN
Three Stars
1. TOR Victor Stalberg
2. TOR Christian Hanson
3. W-B/S Luca Caputi
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Phantoms Scoring Disappears as Marlies Blank Adirondack 3-0
October 30, 2009
Marlies Shutout Phantoms 3-0 at Ricoh Coliseum
Joey MacDonald’s 19 Saves and Ryan Hamilton’s Two-Goal Night Paves Way to Victory
(TORONTO) – In his first game back after being reassigned by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joey MacDonald recorded his first shutout of the season as he blanked the Adirondack Phantoms by a score of 3-0.
Marlies forwards Ryan Hamilton and Mike Zigomanis each had multi-point nights as they continued their strong play for the blue and white.
The Marlies opened the scoring mid-way through the first period after Hamilton notched his third goal of the season. Hamilton’s persistence paid off as he picked up his own rebound, and beat Phantoms goaltender Nic Riopel. Zigomanis tallied his first of two assists on the night on Hamilton’s goal.
Juraj Mikus gave the Marlies a 2-0 lead at 15:12 of the first period. Mikus was left all alone in front and fired a wrist shot top shelf past the Phantoms netminder. Victor Stalberg, playing in his first Toronto Marlies game this season picked up an assist on the goal. Zigomanis collected the other assist on the goal.
Zigomanis is currently riding a four game point streak, three of them being multi-point games. He’s skated in four games with the Marlies after spending the 2008-2009 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins where he played in 22 regular season games.
The Marlies who have been averaging 39 shots against them over their past three games managed to hold the Phantoms to only four shots in the first period, and only 19 in the game.
Both teams were held off the score sheet in the second period.
When leading after two periods, the Marlies improved their record to 3-1-1-0 on Friday night.
Hamilton picked up his second tally of the night, and his third in the last two games to put Toronto ahead 3-0 in the third period. Greg Scott feathered a pass to Hamilton in the slot and beat Riopel to record his fourth of the season.
Scott’s assist was his first career American Hockey League point. Scott led the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL in goals, assists and points last season.
Joey MacDonald was perfect on the night as he turned away all 19 shots that he faced. It was his second win, in his second game of the season and was also named the game’s third star.
The Marlies are back in action this Sunday at Ricoh Coliseum at 4:00 p.m. when they take on the W-B/Scranton Penguins.
ICE CHIPS: Phil Oreskovic and Todd Perry played their first game at forward this season...Adirondack Phantoms head coach Greg Gilbert was the Toronto Marlies head coach for the last three seasons...Attendance for the game was 2,386....The Marlies power play went 0-for-6....Perry collected his first point (assist) of the season on Hamilton’s second goal of the night.
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. R. Hamilton (3) 7:02
2. J. Mikus (2) (Stalberg, Zigomanis) 15:12
Second Period
No Scoring
Third Period
3. R.Hamilton (4) (Scott, Perry) 10:29
Three Stars
1. Hamilton (TOR)
2. Zigomanis (TOR)
3. MacDonald (TOR)
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Shutout Phantoms 3-0 at Ricoh Coliseum
Joey MacDonald’s 19 Saves and Ryan Hamilton’s Two-Goal Night Paves Way to Victory
(TORONTO) – In his first game back after being reassigned by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joey MacDonald recorded his first shutout of the season as he blanked the Adirondack Phantoms by a score of 3-0.
Marlies forwards Ryan Hamilton and Mike Zigomanis each had multi-point nights as they continued their strong play for the blue and white.
The Marlies opened the scoring mid-way through the first period after Hamilton notched his third goal of the season. Hamilton’s persistence paid off as he picked up his own rebound, and beat Phantoms goaltender Nic Riopel. Zigomanis tallied his first of two assists on the night on Hamilton’s goal.
Juraj Mikus gave the Marlies a 2-0 lead at 15:12 of the first period. Mikus was left all alone in front and fired a wrist shot top shelf past the Phantoms netminder. Victor Stalberg, playing in his first Toronto Marlies game this season picked up an assist on the goal. Zigomanis collected the other assist on the goal.
Zigomanis is currently riding a four game point streak, three of them being multi-point games. He’s skated in four games with the Marlies after spending the 2008-2009 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins where he played in 22 regular season games.
The Marlies who have been averaging 39 shots against them over their past three games managed to hold the Phantoms to only four shots in the first period, and only 19 in the game.
Both teams were held off the score sheet in the second period.
When leading after two periods, the Marlies improved their record to 3-1-1-0 on Friday night.
Hamilton picked up his second tally of the night, and his third in the last two games to put Toronto ahead 3-0 in the third period. Greg Scott feathered a pass to Hamilton in the slot and beat Riopel to record his fourth of the season.
Scott’s assist was his first career American Hockey League point. Scott led the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL in goals, assists and points last season.
Joey MacDonald was perfect on the night as he turned away all 19 shots that he faced. It was his second win, in his second game of the season and was also named the game’s third star.
The Marlies are back in action this Sunday at Ricoh Coliseum at 4:00 p.m. when they take on the W-B/Scranton Penguins.
ICE CHIPS: Phil Oreskovic and Todd Perry played their first game at forward this season...Adirondack Phantoms head coach Greg Gilbert was the Toronto Marlies head coach for the last three seasons...Attendance for the game was 2,386....The Marlies power play went 0-for-6....Perry collected his first point (assist) of the season on Hamilton’s second goal of the night.
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. R. Hamilton (3) 7:02
2. J. Mikus (2) (Stalberg, Zigomanis) 15:12
Second Period
No Scoring
Third Period
3. R.Hamilton (4) (Scott, Perry) 10:29
Three Stars
1. Hamilton (TOR)
2. Zigomanis (TOR)
3. MacDonald (TOR)
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Friday, October 16, 2009
Marlies Ink Munro to PTO
October 15, 2009
Marlies Host Americans this Saturday Afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed goaltender Adam Munro to a professional try-out contract.
Munro, 26, appeared in 26 games for the Marlies during the 2008-09 season, compiling a record of 12-11-2 with a 2.42 goals against average and 0.913 save percentage. The St. George, Ontario native also started Game Six for the Marlies during the 2009 Calder Cup Playoffs. He has appeared in 121 career AHL games with Norfolk, Syracuse and Toronto.
Munro was originally selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round, 29th overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
The Marlies make their first road trip of the season this Friday night when they take on the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, at 7:05 p.m. at Blue Cross Arena. Toronto returns to Ricoh Coliseum on Saturday at 3 p.m. to play the Americans in the second half of their home-to-home matchup. 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
Monday, October 12, 2009
Marlies Drop First Game
October 11, 2009
Marlies Lose First Game of the Season to Rockford
Tlusty’s Two Goals Not Enough In Toronto’s 5-3 Loss to IceHogs
(TORONTO) – The Toronto Marlies dropped their first game of the season to the Rockford IceHogs, 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
The Marlies dominated the play early in the first period, but Akim Aliu scored on Rockford’s first shot of the game four minutes into the first frame. Aliu, a former London Knight, broke in on James Reimer and roofed the puck past him to open the scoring.
Jonas Frogren tied the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot from the slot that beat IceHogs starting goalie Joe Fallon. Alex Foster and Ryan Hamilton each collected assists on the play. Foster’s point was his 100th as a member of the Marlies.
Jiri Tlusty put the Marlies ahead 2-1 on the power play with his second of the season. Tyler Bozak fed a cross-ice pass to Tlusty who went top shelf on Fallon. Juraj Mikus collected the other assist on the play.
Daryl Boyle knotted the game at 2-2 with a snapshot that fooled Reimer just moments after Frogren landed a hard, open-ice hit on Jake Dowell.
Rockford added three more goals to close out the second period to take a 5-2 lead into the second intermission.
The Marlies opened the third period on a 5-on-3 advantage but weren’t able to capitalize on the opportunity.
Tlusty added his second goal of the night with six minutes left in the third period. Tlusty’s goal was his third in the past two games.
Toronto’s power play went 1-for-8 on the afternoon.
The Marlies will play their next four of five games on the road, beginning on Friday night in Rochester . Toronto returns home next Saturday to play the Americans at Ricoh Coliseum at 3:00 p.m.
ICE CHIPS: Tyler Bozak registered his first career AHL point (assist) on Sunday afternoon…Richard Petiot returned to Toronto for the first time since playing for the Marlies last season…Phil Oreskovic played his first game of the season after being a healthy scratch for the first two games…The Marlies have never beat the Rockford IceHogs in their team history (0-5-0-0).
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. RFD Aliu (1) (unassisted) 4:09
1. TOR Frogren (1) (Hamilton, Foster) 13:26
2. TOR Tlusty (2) (Bozak, Mikus) 16:46 PP
Second Period
2. RFD Boyle (1) (Dowell) 2:52
3. RFD Klinkhammer (1) (Brennan, Kearns ) 4:21
4. RFD Ewing (1) (Cullen, MacArthur) 15:36 PP
5. RFD Dowell (1) (unassisted) 15:36 SH
Third Period
3. TOR Tlusty 2 (3) (Oreskovic, Deveaux) 14:08
Shots
TOR RFD
29 26
THREE STARS
1. RFD: Dowell
2. TOR: Tlusty
3. RFD: MacArthur
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Lose First Game of the Season to Rockford
Tlusty’s Two Goals Not Enough In Toronto’s 5-3 Loss to IceHogs
(TORONTO) – The Toronto Marlies dropped their first game of the season to the Rockford IceHogs, 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
The Marlies dominated the play early in the first period, but Akim Aliu scored on Rockford’s first shot of the game four minutes into the first frame. Aliu, a former London Knight, broke in on James Reimer and roofed the puck past him to open the scoring.
Jonas Frogren tied the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot from the slot that beat IceHogs starting goalie Joe Fallon. Alex Foster and Ryan Hamilton each collected assists on the play. Foster’s point was his 100th as a member of the Marlies.
Jiri Tlusty put the Marlies ahead 2-1 on the power play with his second of the season. Tyler Bozak fed a cross-ice pass to Tlusty who went top shelf on Fallon. Juraj Mikus collected the other assist on the play.
Daryl Boyle knotted the game at 2-2 with a snapshot that fooled Reimer just moments after Frogren landed a hard, open-ice hit on Jake Dowell.
Rockford added three more goals to close out the second period to take a 5-2 lead into the second intermission.
The Marlies opened the third period on a 5-on-3 advantage but weren’t able to capitalize on the opportunity.
Tlusty added his second goal of the night with six minutes left in the third period. Tlusty’s goal was his third in the past two games.
Toronto’s power play went 1-for-8 on the afternoon.
The Marlies will play their next four of five games on the road, beginning on Friday night in Rochester . Toronto returns home next Saturday to play the Americans at Ricoh Coliseum at 3:00 p.m.
ICE CHIPS: Tyler Bozak registered his first career AHL point (assist) on Sunday afternoon…Richard Petiot returned to Toronto for the first time since playing for the Marlies last season…Phil Oreskovic played his first game of the season after being a healthy scratch for the first two games…The Marlies have never beat the Rockford IceHogs in their team history (0-5-0-0).
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. RFD Aliu (1) (unassisted) 4:09
1. TOR Frogren (1) (Hamilton, Foster) 13:26
2. TOR Tlusty (2) (Bozak, Mikus) 16:46 PP
Second Period
2. RFD Boyle (1) (Dowell) 2:52
3. RFD Klinkhammer (1) (Brennan, Kearns ) 4:21
4. RFD Ewing (1) (Cullen, MacArthur) 15:36 PP
5. RFD Dowell (1) (unassisted) 15:36 SH
Third Period
3. TOR Tlusty 2 (3) (Oreskovic, Deveaux) 14:08
Shots
TOR RFD
29 26
THREE STARS
1. RFD: Dowell
2. TOR: Tlusty
3. RFD: MacArthur
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Sunday, October 11, 2009
October 10, 2009
Marlies Win First Two Games at Home to Open Season
Marlies Score Late in the Third to beat Griffins(TORONTO) – The Toronto Marlies used a late third period goal from Andre Deveaux to beat the Grand Rapids Griffins, 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in front of 1,786 fans at Ricoh Coliseum.
The Toronto Marlies used a late third period goal from Andre Deveaux to beat the Grand Rapids Griffins, 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in front of 1,786 fans at Ricoh Coliseum. Former Marlies forward Jeremy Williams scored the game’s opening goal 13 minutes into the first period to make it 1-0. Williams broke down the right wing and fired a puck past Marlies starting goalie James Reimer on his blocker-side. The goal was Williams’ 100th as a professional.
Doug Janik made it 2-0 with a shot from the point with under a second remaining in the opening frame.
Jiri Tlusty took advantage of a Marlies power play, scoring his first of the season and cutting the lead to 2-1. Tlusty was left wide-open in front of Grand Rapids starting goalie Daniel Larsson and connected for Toronto’s first power play goal of the year. Carl Gunnarsson and Christian Hanson both picked up their first career AHL points on Tlusty’s goal.
Juraj Mikus scored his first career AHL goal to tie the game at 2-2 with 19 seconds left in the second period. Mikus fired a shot from the point that beat a screened Larsson. Hanson and Brendan Mikkelson collected assists on the play. Mikkelson’s assist was his first point as a member of the Marlies.
The Marlies had a chance on a 5-on-3 power play to take the lead, but failed to capitalize on the opportunity mid-way through the third period.
After controlling play for much of the third period, James Reimer was called into action with four minutes left to play, making several big saves in the closing minutes of the game to keep the Marlies in it.
During the final eight minutes of the game, the Marlies were outshot 11-2 by the Griffins but were able to capitalize on one of the few chances they were able to generate late in the third period. Driving down the left wing, Jiri Tlusty slid a pass across the goal-mouth where it was tipped in by Andre Deveaux streaking down the centre of the ice with just under 30 seconds left to play.The Marlies finish their three-game homestand when they host the Rockford IceHogs tomorrow afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum with puck-drop scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
ICE CHIPS: Kris Newbury and Jeremy Williams returned to Ricoh Coliseum for the first time since joining the Griffins during the offseason…Newbury is the Marlies all-time points leader (168) and Williams is the clubs all-time goals leader (74)…James Reimer made his first start of the season…Dale Mitchell started for Toronto, which was his first regular season game as a Marlie…Tlusty and Hanson each had two point games.
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. GRA Williams (1) (unassisted) 13:35
2. GRA Janik (1) (Ritola) 19:59
Second Period
1. TOR Tlusty (1) (Gunnarsson, Hanson) 11:28 PP
2. TOR Mikus (1) (Hanson, Mikkelson) 19:41
Third Period
3. TOR Deveaux (1) (Tlusty) 19:24ShotsTOR: 33 GRA: 29
THREE STARS
1. TOR: Deveaux
2. TOR: Tlusty
3. TOR: Mikus
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Marlies Recall Engelage
October 8, 2009
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Andrew Engelage from the Reading Royals of the ECHL.
Engelage, 20, appeared in one preseason game with the Marlies, making 13 saves on 14 shots against the Hamilton Bulldogs on September 30. Engelage 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.
The Marlies host the Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, this Saturday at Ricoh Coliseum at 3:00 p.m. Toronto finishes their three-game homestand on Sunday with a tilt against the Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, at 4:00 p.m. 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 Recall MacDonald
October 8, 2009
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday morning that goaltender Joey MacDonald has joined the team on an Emergency Recall from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Jonas Gustavsson was placed on Injured Reserve and is expected to miss at least one week with a groin injury.
MacDonald earned the 3-2 win by making 32 saves in the Marlies’ season opener against the Hamilton Bulldogs Sunday afternoon. He joined the Maple Leafs as a free agent August 10, 2009. He has previous NHL experience with the Red Wings, Bruins and Islanders.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday morning that goaltender Joey MacDonald has joined the team on an Emergency Recall from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Jonas Gustavsson was placed on Injured Reserve and is expected to miss at least one week with a groin injury.
MacDonald earned the 3-2 win by making 32 saves in the Marlies’ season opener against the Hamilton Bulldogs Sunday afternoon. He joined the Maple Leafs as a free agent August 10, 2009. He has previous NHL experience with the Red Wings, Bruins and Islanders.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Marlies Open Season With 3-2 Win in OT
October 4, 2009
Marlies Down Dogs
Marlies Begin Season With Thrilling Shootout Victory
(TORONTO) – The Toronto Marlies kicked off the 2009-10 season with a comeback victory over their division rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs, 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in front of 4,362 fans at Ricoh Coliseum. The Toronto Marlies kicked off the 2009-10 season with a comeback victory over their division rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs, 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in front of 4,362 fans at Ricoh Coliseum.
After dropping three preseason games to the Bulldogs, the Marlies were able to defeat Hamilton when it mattered the most to begin their season.
The first period started with a tremendous stick save by Marlies netminder Joey MacDonald. Bulldogs forward J.T. Wyman received a cross-ice pass and fired it on goal, but MacDonald slid across his crease and made the save with his stick.
The Bulldogs opened the scoring late in the first period on a goal by Wyman, but the Marlies responded just 14 seconds later.
Kyle Rogers received a pass from Alex Berry and fired a shot past Bulldogs starting goalie Curtis Sanford to tie the game at 1-1. Darryl Boyce picked up the second assist on the play.
Hamilton took advantage of a 4-on-3 opportunity when Brock Trotter roofed a wrist shot past MacDonald mid-way through the second period.
MacDonald made a blocker save on a Shawn Belle breakaway 10 seconds after the Trotter goal to keep the game at 2-1.
Ben Ondrus tied the game at 2-2 when he tipped a shot from Alex Berry past Sanford at the 12 minute mark of the third period. Brennan Evans picked up the other assist on the play, his first point in a Marlies uniform.
An exciting, but scoreless overtime put the game into a shootout where Jiri Tlusty opened the scoring, roofing the puck over Bulldogs’ goalie Curtis Sanford. Foster finished the game in the fifth round with a wrist shot.
MacDonald was named the game’s second star for his game-changing saves.
The Marlies host the Grand Rapids Griffins this Saturday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum with puck drop scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
ICE CHIPS: Nine players made their Marlies debut on Sunday afternoon…Alex Foster and Brennan Evans were the two assistant captains; Ben Ondrus began his third season as the captain…Montreal Canadiens prospect, P.K. Subban made his AHL debut for the Bulldogs…The Marlies hosted ‘Hockey For All’ during the game, which fans had the chance to meet and greet with Leafs alumni and skate on the ice after the game.
SCORING SUMMARY
First Period
1. HAM J. Wyman (1) (Conboy, Lacroix) 16.22
1. TOR K. Rogers (1) (Berry, Boyce) 16:38
Second Period
2. HAM Trotter (1) (Benoit, Carle) 12:30 PP
Third Period
2. TOR Ondrus (1) (Berry, Evans) 12:11
Overtime
No Scoring
Shootout Winner
3. Foster (TOR)
Shots
TOR HAM
30 34
THREE STARS
1. TOR: Foster
2. TOR: MacDonald
3. HAM: Wyman
Saturday, October 3, 2009
2009-2010 Marlies Roster Announced
October 2, 2009
Marlies Open Season at Ricoh Coliseum on Sunday Afternoon
A proud member of the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies released their 2009-10 opening day roster. The Marlies, who will begin their fifth season in Toronto, open with 22 skaters and two goaltenders.
The Marlies 2009-10 roster consists of goaltenders Joey MacDonald and James Reimer; defenceman Brendan Mikkelson, Phil Oreskovic, Josh Engel, Todd Perry, Carl Gunnarsson, Brennan Evans, Jonas Frogren and Juraj Mikus; and forwards Darryl Boyce, Jiri Tlusty, Ryan Hamilton, Andre Deveaux, Robert Slaney, Richard Greenop, Greg Scott, Christian Hanson, Tyler Bozak, Alex Foster, Ben Ondrus, Alex Berry, Dale Mitchell and Kyle Rogers.
In addition, the club announced that Stefano Giliati, Andrew Engelage, Eric Werner and Joe Ryan have all been reassigned to the Reading Royals for the ECHL and Mikhail Stefanovich has also been assigned to the Quebec Remparts (QMJHL).
Beau Erickson and Tom Galvin have both been released from their try-out contracts.
The Marlies open the 2009-10 regular season on Sunday, October 4 against their division-rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs at 4 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. 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. For the full 2009-10 schedule please visit the Marlies official website.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Marlies Blanked in Oshawa
September 30, 2009
(OSHAWA, ON) – The auditions are over and the real season is ready to get underway, after a pre-season tilt in Oshawa with the Marlies and Bulldogs on Wednesday night.
P.K. Subban , Mathieu Darche and Mike Glumac scored for Hamilton.
Curtis Sanford went the distance for a 29 save shutout.
Subban opened the scoring in the first period, when he was able to get away a shot from the slot, under the leg of Reimer.
James Reimer was replaced by Andrew Engelage midway through the game.
With 8 minutes remaining in the third, Mathieu Darche broke in alone on Engelage and tried the deke. Engelage made the first stop, but Darche wable to tuck the puck under his pad for the 2-0 lead. Glumac added an empty net goal with two minutes left to ice the game.
The Marlies were held to just one goal in the three pre-season games they faced Hamilton.
Toronto opens its fifth season at Ricoh Coliseum on Sunday afternoon against the Bulldogs at 4pm
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Monday, September 28, 2009
Leafs Trim Roster By 4
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
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
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
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Leafs Announce Rookie Tourney Roster
Wednesday, 08.26.2009 / 12:47 PM
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday their 24 player roster that will participate in a Rookie Tournament hosted by the Leafs at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. The players will compete in four games beginning Sunday, September 6 versus prospect teams from the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Attending the rookie tournament include forward Nazem Kadri, who was Toronto’s first choice, selected seventh overall, at the NHL Entry Draft this past June. Goaltender Jonas Gustavsson will be one of three goaltenders participating for the Blue and White.
In addition, forwards Christian Hanson, Tyler Bozak, Dale Mitchell, Robert Slaney and Viktor Stalberg will bolster the attack of Toronto’s entry in the tournament.
Toronto Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins will oversee the club along with his assistant coaches Gord Dineen and Derek King.
Player/Position
Alex Berry/Forward
Jesse Blacker/Defence
Tyler Bozak/Forward
Joel Champagne/Forward
Jamie Devane/Forward
Andrew Engelage/Goaltender
Stefano Giliati/Forward
Richard Greenop/Forward
Carl Gunnarsson/Defence
Jonas Gustavsson/Goaltender
Christian Hanson/Forward
Nazem Kadri/Forward
John Kurtz/Forward
Simon Lacroix/Defence
Brandon Manning/Defence
Juraj Mikus/Defence
Dale Mitchell/Forward
James Reimer/Goaltender
Greg Scott/Forward
Robert Slaney/Forward
Barron Smith/Defence
Viktor Stalberg/Forward
Mikhail Stefanovich/Forward
Adam Wallace/Defence
SOURCE: mapleleafs.com
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday their 24 player roster that will participate in a Rookie Tournament hosted by the Leafs at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. The players will compete in four games beginning Sunday, September 6 versus prospect teams from the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Attending the rookie tournament include forward Nazem Kadri, who was Toronto’s first choice, selected seventh overall, at the NHL Entry Draft this past June. Goaltender Jonas Gustavsson will be one of three goaltenders participating for the Blue and White.
In addition, forwards Christian Hanson, Tyler Bozak, Dale Mitchell, Robert Slaney and Viktor Stalberg will bolster the attack of Toronto’s entry in the tournament.
Toronto Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins will oversee the club along with his assistant coaches Gord Dineen and Derek King.
Player/Position
Alex Berry/Forward
Jesse Blacker/Defence
Tyler Bozak/Forward
Joel Champagne/Forward
Jamie Devane/Forward
Andrew Engelage/Goaltender
Stefano Giliati/Forward
Richard Greenop/Forward
Carl Gunnarsson/Defence
Jonas Gustavsson/Goaltender
Christian Hanson/Forward
Nazem Kadri/Forward
John Kurtz/Forward
Simon Lacroix/Defence
Brandon Manning/Defence
Juraj Mikus/Defence
Dale Mitchell/Forward
James Reimer/Goaltender
Greg Scott/Forward
Robert Slaney/Forward
Barron Smith/Defence
Viktor Stalberg/Forward
Mikhail Stefanovich/Forward
Adam Wallace/Defence
SOURCE: mapleleafs.com
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Dineen & King Named Marlies Assistant Coaches
August 21, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Friday that Gord Dineen and Derek King have been named assistant coaches of the Maple Leafs’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Dineen and King will work under recently appointed Marlies’ head coach Dallas Eakins.
Dineen, a 46-year-old Toronto native, was the head coach of the Iowa Chops, Anaheim’s AHL affiliate in 2008-09. This past season under Dineen’s guidance, Iowa earned a record of 33 wins, 33 losses and 14 shootout/overtime losses. He has worked as both a head coach and an assistant coach in professional hockey since the 1999-00 season. As a defenceman, Dineen competed in 18 seasons of professional hockey (1982 - 2000). In 528 career NHL games with the New York Islanders, Minnesota, Pittsburgh and Ottawa, he registered 106 points on 16 goals and 90 assists with 695 penalty minutes. He was selected 42nd overall in the 1981 Entry Draft by the Islanders.
King, 42, returns to the organization after playing 161 games for the Maple Leafs from 1997 to 2000 during which he scored 45 goals and 53 assists for 98 points. He played 14 seasons (1986 - 2000) in the NHL with the New York Islanders, Hartford, Toronto and St. Louis. In 830 games, he compiled 612 points on 261 goals and 351 assists, while adding 417 penalty minutes. The Hamilton native registered three 30-goal seasons, including one 40-goal season during his NHL career. He was also a player-assistant coach with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins for two seasons from 2002-03 to 2003-04. In the 1985 Entry Draft he was selected 13th overall by the Islanders.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Friday that Gord Dineen and Derek King have been named assistant coaches of the Maple Leafs’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Dineen and King will work under recently appointed Marlies’ head coach Dallas Eakins.
Dineen, a 46-year-old Toronto native, was the head coach of the Iowa Chops, Anaheim’s AHL affiliate in 2008-09. This past season under Dineen’s guidance, Iowa earned a record of 33 wins, 33 losses and 14 shootout/overtime losses. He has worked as both a head coach and an assistant coach in professional hockey since the 1999-00 season. As a defenceman, Dineen competed in 18 seasons of professional hockey (1982 - 2000). In 528 career NHL games with the New York Islanders, Minnesota, Pittsburgh and Ottawa, he registered 106 points on 16 goals and 90 assists with 695 penalty minutes. He was selected 42nd overall in the 1981 Entry Draft by the Islanders.
King, 42, returns to the organization after playing 161 games for the Maple Leafs from 1997 to 2000 during which he scored 45 goals and 53 assists for 98 points. He played 14 seasons (1986 - 2000) in the NHL with the New York Islanders, Hartford, Toronto and St. Louis. In 830 games, he compiled 612 points on 261 goals and 351 assists, while adding 417 penalty minutes. The Hamilton native registered three 30-goal seasons, including one 40-goal season during his NHL career. He was also a player-assistant coach with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins for two seasons from 2002-03 to 2003-04. In the 1985 Entry Draft he was selected 13th overall by the Islanders.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Marlies Announce 2009-2010 Regular Season Sked
August 13, 2009
Download the 2009-10 Schedule
A proud member of the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies announced today their 80 game 2009-10 regular season schedule which begins on Sunday, October 4 versus the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – at Ricoh Coliseum at 4:00 p.m.
Weekend games dominate the Marlies home schedule this season as the team will play 31 of their 40 home games on weekend dates. The home schedule predominantly features Saturday games, which will include 15 dates at Ricoh Coliseum. The Marlies will also play 11 Sunday home games, all of which will start at 4 p.m. with the exception of their December 13 contest against the Grand Rapids Griffins which will be at 5:00 p.m. Remaining home games are comprised of five games on both Wednesday and Friday, two games on Monday and one game each on Tuesday and Thursday. All weekday games (including Fridays) begin at 7:00 p.m. with the lone exceptions being the Marlies school day games and their game on February 15 (Family Day) against the Abbotsford Heat – AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames – which has a 2 p.m. puck-drop. This season the Marlies will play three school day games, one more than last season. The Marlies school day games will be on November 25 vs. Lake Erie, January 27 vs. San Antonio and March 3 vs. Chicago, with each game starting at 11:30 a.m.
The Marlies longest road trip of the season will take place in January. The eight-game trip will see the club face all seven teams from the West Division as the club visits Rockford, Peoria, Milwaukee, Chicago, Texas, Houston and San Antonio between January 6 – 17. The trip will conclude on Friday, January 22 when the Marlies travel to Grand Rapids to play the Griffins. The club plays their longest homestand from November 21 to December 1. The Marlies six-game home stretch begins with a contest against their division rival, Grand Rapids.
In all, the Marlies take-on 19 of 28 potential opponents; second most of all the AHL teams, in the league’s 74th regular season. The Marlies will play the Hamilton Bulldogs a total of 12 times, the most of any 2009-10 opponents (six in each city). The Marlies face their other division opponents Rochester, Abbotsford, Manitoba and Lake Erie on eight occasions (four in each city) and play Grand Rapids a total of six times (three in each city). The AHL’s North Division welcomes Abbotsford; while the Syracuse Crunch leaves the division and enters the Eastern Conference.
The Marlies will close-out the 2009-10 regular season schedule by hosting Abbotsford on Sunday, April 11 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4:00 p.m.
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
Download the 2009-10 Schedule
A proud member of the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies announced today their 80 game 2009-10 regular season schedule which begins on Sunday, October 4 versus the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – at Ricoh Coliseum at 4:00 p.m.
Weekend games dominate the Marlies home schedule this season as the team will play 31 of their 40 home games on weekend dates. The home schedule predominantly features Saturday games, which will include 15 dates at Ricoh Coliseum. The Marlies will also play 11 Sunday home games, all of which will start at 4 p.m. with the exception of their December 13 contest against the Grand Rapids Griffins which will be at 5:00 p.m. Remaining home games are comprised of five games on both Wednesday and Friday, two games on Monday and one game each on Tuesday and Thursday. All weekday games (including Fridays) begin at 7:00 p.m. with the lone exceptions being the Marlies school day games and their game on February 15 (Family Day) against the Abbotsford Heat – AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames – which has a 2 p.m. puck-drop. This season the Marlies will play three school day games, one more than last season. The Marlies school day games will be on November 25 vs. Lake Erie, January 27 vs. San Antonio and March 3 vs. Chicago, with each game starting at 11:30 a.m.
The Marlies longest road trip of the season will take place in January. The eight-game trip will see the club face all seven teams from the West Division as the club visits Rockford, Peoria, Milwaukee, Chicago, Texas, Houston and San Antonio between January 6 – 17. The trip will conclude on Friday, January 22 when the Marlies travel to Grand Rapids to play the Griffins. The club plays their longest homestand from November 21 to December 1. The Marlies six-game home stretch begins with a contest against their division rival, Grand Rapids.
In all, the Marlies take-on 19 of 28 potential opponents; second most of all the AHL teams, in the league’s 74th regular season. The Marlies will play the Hamilton Bulldogs a total of 12 times, the most of any 2009-10 opponents (six in each city). The Marlies face their other division opponents Rochester, Abbotsford, Manitoba and Lake Erie on eight occasions (four in each city) and play Grand Rapids a total of six times (three in each city). The AHL’s North Division welcomes Abbotsford; while the Syracuse Crunch leaves the division and enters the Eastern Conference.
The Marlies will close-out the 2009-10 regular season schedule by hosting Abbotsford on Sunday, April 11 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4:00 p.m.
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 Raised Over $135, 000 in 2008-2009
August 11, 2009
Team initiatives help raise over $135,000 for charities throughout the GT
A proud member of the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies - primary affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs - announced today that they helped raise a total of $136,018 for numerous charities throughout the Greater Toronto Area during the 2008-09 season. The team also made a franchise record 746 appearances in the community representing a feat more than twice their inaugural season total.
In conjunction with Kids Up Front, team volunteers helped raise a total of $5,000 through 50/50 draws, throughout the season. Working alongside Kids Up Front, Marlies players and staff visited schools across the GTA throughout the year in an effort to reduce youth violence while making our communities safer.
The team’s February 8, 2009 home game versus the Grand Rapids Griffins was held in support of breast cancer awareness and garnered almost $5,500 for the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation through donations and a number of unique auctions. Darryl Boyce and Mark Bell each dyed their hair pink for the pre-game warm-ups prior to the Marlies game against the Griffins.
Nearly 2,340 items, including tickets, suites and team memorabilia were donated as part of key fundraiser initiatives for various charitable outlets throughout the 2008-09 season. The Marlies donated more than $51,000 in tickets to Toronto based charity programs, which allowed underprivileged children to attend live events.
The Marlies home opener has been set and will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. 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 Sign Joey MacDonald
August 10, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Monday that the hockey club has signed free agent goaltender Joey MacDonald to a one-year contract.
“We are pleased to be able to add a goaltender of Joey’s caliber to our roster,” said Burke. “He brings experience and character to our organization and gives us depth at the goaltending position.”
MacDonald, 29, registered a 14-26-6 record, one shutout, a 3.37 goals against average and a .901 save percentage in 49 games with the New York Islanders last season. He started 17 consecutive games from November 3 to December 8 and was named the NHL's "Third Star of the Month" for November after leading all goaltenders in games (14), minutes (842) and shots faced (439), and sharing the lead in wins (8).
The 6-0, 197-pound goaltender has appeared in 66 career NHL games with the Islanders, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings, posting a record of 17-34-9 with a 3.31 goals against average and a .900 save percentage.
During the 2002-03 season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, MacDonald and teammate Marc Lamothe won the Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Trophy which is awarded annually to the team with the lowest goals against average. In 202 career AHL games, MacDonald has notched a 104-76-4 record, 18 shutouts, a 2.47 goals against average and a .919 save percentage.
A native of Pictou, Nova Scotia, MacDonald was originally signed as a free agent by the Detroit Red Wings on January 15, 2002.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Marlies Deal Pogge to Anaheim for 2010 Conditional Pick
August 10, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Monday that the hockey club has acquired a conditional draft pick in 2011 from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for goaltender Justin Pogge.
Pogge, 23, played in seven games for the Maple Leafs last season, earning a record of 1-4-1, a 4.35 goals against average and a .844 save percentage. He made 19 saves and earned the win in his NHL debut, a 6-2 victory at Atlanta on December 22. In 53 games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies the 6-3, 204-pound goaltender registered a 2.70 goals against average and a 26-21-5 record.
A native of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Pogge was Toronto’s first choice, 90th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Monday that the hockey club has acquired a conditional draft pick in 2011 from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for goaltender Justin Pogge.
Pogge, 23, played in seven games for the Maple Leafs last season, earning a record of 1-4-1, a 4.35 goals against average and a .844 save percentage. He made 19 saves and earned the win in his NHL debut, a 6-2 victory at Atlanta on December 22. In 53 games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies the 6-3, 204-pound goaltender registered a 2.70 goals against average and a 26-21-5 record.
A native of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Pogge was Toronto’s first choice, 90th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Win A Trip to the Gardner Cup
August 7, 2009
The Toronto Marlies, a proud member of the American Hockey League, are introducing the opportunity for two lucky fans to have the chance to accompany the hockey team on their trip to Edinburgh, Scotland for their exhibition tournament from September 22-28.
The promotion includes a flight for two and six night’s accommodations, along with a pair of tickets to each Marlies game in Scotland’s ‘Ice Hockey Homecoming’ tournament in Edinburgh.
Marlies fans can enter the contest by logging onto the team’s official website, torontomarlies.com and registering their name. The lucky contestant will be chosen through a random draw. The contest closes on Monday, August 31 at midnight.
The four team tournament begins on Thursday, September 24 with a game between the Marlies and Hamilton Bulldogs at Murrayfield Ice Rink in Edinburgh at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
The Marlies home opener has been set and will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. For 2009-10 Marlies ticket information, including season ticket packages and group seats, call the team’s ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
The Toronto Marlies, a proud member of the American Hockey League, are introducing the opportunity for two lucky fans to have the chance to accompany the hockey team on their trip to Edinburgh, Scotland for their exhibition tournament from September 22-28.
The promotion includes a flight for two and six night’s accommodations, along with a pair of tickets to each Marlies game in Scotland’s ‘Ice Hockey Homecoming’ tournament in Edinburgh.
Marlies fans can enter the contest by logging onto the team’s official website, torontomarlies.com and registering their name. The lucky contestant will be chosen through a random draw. The contest closes on Monday, August 31 at midnight.
The four team tournament begins on Thursday, September 24 with a game between the Marlies and Hamilton Bulldogs at Murrayfield Ice Rink in Edinburgh at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
The Marlies home opener has been set and will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. For 2009-10 Marlies ticket information, including season ticket packages and group seats, call the team’s ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Dallas Eakins Named Marlies New Head Coach
August 4, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Tuesday the appointment of Dallas Eakins as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.
“Dallas has over 20 years of professional hockey experience as a player, coach and most recently in the front office,” said Burke. “He understands what it takes to make the transition from the AHL level to the National Hockey League and he will enhance the development of our prospects.”
Eakins, 42, has spent the last four seasons in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization in various roles. He was the club’s Director of Player Development in 2008-09, served as an assistant coach with the Maple Leafs from 2006 to 2008, and was an assist coach with the Marlies during the 2005-06 AHL season.
The Dade City, Florida native was originally drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 10th round, 208th overall, in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Eakins played in 120 games for Winnipeg, Florida, St. Louis, Phoenix, the New York Rangers, Toronto, the New York Islanders and Calgary. He also suited up in 609 AHL games, registering 134 points (27 goals, 107 assists) and 1051 penalty minutes. He retired from professional hockey following the 2004 season with the Manitoba Moose in the AHL
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Tuesday the appointment of Dallas Eakins as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.
“Dallas has over 20 years of professional hockey experience as a player, coach and most recently in the front office,” said Burke. “He understands what it takes to make the transition from the AHL level to the National Hockey League and he will enhance the development of our prospects.”
Eakins, 42, has spent the last four seasons in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization in various roles. He was the club’s Director of Player Development in 2008-09, served as an assistant coach with the Maple Leafs from 2006 to 2008, and was an assist coach with the Marlies during the 2005-06 AHL season.
The Dade City, Florida native was originally drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 10th round, 208th overall, in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Eakins played in 120 games for Winnipeg, Florida, St. Louis, Phoenix, the New York Rangers, Toronto, the New York Islanders and Calgary. He also suited up in 609 AHL games, registering 134 points (27 goals, 107 assists) and 1051 penalty minutes. He retired from professional hockey following the 2004 season with the Manitoba Moose in the AHL
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Leafs Re-Sign Boyce and Foster
July 22, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the hockey club has re-signed two Group II restricted free agent forwards including Darryl Boyce to a two-year contract and Alex Foster to a one-year contract.
Boyce, a 25-year-old native of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, registered 30 points on 12 goals and 18 assists in 73 games played for the Leafs’ AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies this past season. The 6-0, 200-pound forward ranked first on the team in shorthanded goals (2) and second in penalty minutes (131). In the Calder Cup playoffs he scored two goals and had a team-high 27 penalty minutes. He played one career game for the Leafs on January 24, 2008 at Washington during which he suffered a season ending shoulder dislocation. Boyce joined the Leafs’ organization as a free agent on January 1, 2008.
Foster, 24, played in all 80 games for the Marlies in 2008-09, and he collected 12 goals and 23 assists, along with 88 minutes in penalties. The 5-11, 195-pound forward tied with Bates Battaglia for first in Marlies playoff scoring with five points on two goals and three assists in six games. He has played three career games for the Leafs, all in the 2007-08 season. The Canton, Michigan native originally signed as a free agent with the Maple Leafs on March 8, 2006
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sifers Signs With Wild
July 8, 2009
SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defensemen Jaime Sifers to a one-year contract.
Sifers, 26 (1/18/83), recorded two assists and 18 PIM in 23 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2008-09 season. He also posted 20 points (4-16=20) and 47 PIM in 43 games for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound native of Stratford, Conn., played collegiately at the University of Vermont, where he was an ECAC Second All-Star Team selection in 2005. Sifers was signed as a free agent by Toronto on July 20, 2006.
SOURCE: wild.nhl.com
SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defensemen Jaime Sifers to a one-year contract.
Sifers, 26 (1/18/83), recorded two assists and 18 PIM in 23 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2008-09 season. He also posted 20 points (4-16=20) and 47 PIM in 43 games for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound native of Stratford, Conn., played collegiately at the University of Vermont, where he was an ECAC Second All-Star Team selection in 2005. Sifers was signed as a free agent by Toronto on July 20, 2006.
SOURCE: wild.nhl.com
Marlies Announce Schedule Format
July 7, 2009
The Marlies to Host the Three New AHL Franchises at Ricoh Coliseum
In conjunction with the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies announced today their 2009-10 regular season schedule format which sees the team welcome the three new AHL franchises to Ricoh Coliseum for the first time. Toronto will host the Abbotsford Heat for the first time and play their new division foes a total of eight times. The Marlies will also face off against the Adirondack Phantoms and the Texas Stars twice this season (once in each city).
The Marlies will play the 2008-09 Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy (regular season points champion) winning Manitoba Moose – AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks – four times at home and four in Winnipeg in what will be the Marlies fifth season in Toronto. The Moose represented the Western Conference this past season in the Calder Cup Finals and also defeated the Marlies in the first round of the North Division Semifinals in six games.
The Marlies will play the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – a total of 12 times, the most of any 2009-10 opponents (six in each city).
The Marlies will also oppose the 2008-09 Calder Cup Champion winning Hershey Bears – AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals – two times during the upcoming regular season. Other Eastern Conference foes include Hartford (twice), Binghamton (twice), Syracuse (twice), and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (twice).
The AHL’s North Division welcomes Abbotsford; while the Syracuse Crunch leaves the division and enters the Eastern Conference. The Marlies face Rochester and Lake Erie on eight occasions (four in each city) and play Grand Rapids a total of six times (three in each city).
Toronto will travel to all seven of the West Division’s cities (Houston, San Antonio, Chicago, Milwaukee, Austin, Peoria and Rockford). The Marlies will play Chicago and Milwaukee each on four occasions (two at home and two away), while facing the other West Division opponents twice each. In all, the Marlies take-on 19 of 29 potential opponents; second most of all the AHL teams, in the league’s 74th regular season.
The Marlies and the AHL will announce their full 2009-10 regular season schedule at a later date this summer. The Marlies home opener has been set and will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. 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
The Marlies to Host the Three New AHL Franchises at Ricoh Coliseum
In conjunction with the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies announced today their 2009-10 regular season schedule format which sees the team welcome the three new AHL franchises to Ricoh Coliseum for the first time. Toronto will host the Abbotsford Heat for the first time and play their new division foes a total of eight times. The Marlies will also face off against the Adirondack Phantoms and the Texas Stars twice this season (once in each city).
The Marlies will play the 2008-09 Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy (regular season points champion) winning Manitoba Moose – AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks – four times at home and four in Winnipeg in what will be the Marlies fifth season in Toronto. The Moose represented the Western Conference this past season in the Calder Cup Finals and also defeated the Marlies in the first round of the North Division Semifinals in six games.
The Marlies will play the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – a total of 12 times, the most of any 2009-10 opponents (six in each city).
The Marlies will also oppose the 2008-09 Calder Cup Champion winning Hershey Bears – AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals – two times during the upcoming regular season. Other Eastern Conference foes include Hartford (twice), Binghamton (twice), Syracuse (twice), and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (twice).
The AHL’s North Division welcomes Abbotsford; while the Syracuse Crunch leaves the division and enters the Eastern Conference. The Marlies face Rochester and Lake Erie on eight occasions (four in each city) and play Grand Rapids a total of six times (three in each city).
Toronto will travel to all seven of the West Division’s cities (Houston, San Antonio, Chicago, Milwaukee, Austin, Peoria and Rockford). The Marlies will play Chicago and Milwaukee each on four occasions (two at home and two away), while facing the other West Division opponents twice each. In all, the Marlies take-on 19 of 29 potential opponents; second most of all the AHL teams, in the league’s 74th regular season.
The Marlies and the AHL will announce their full 2009-10 regular season schedule at a later date this summer. The Marlies home opener has been set and will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. 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
Ondrus and Hamilton Sign (Along with Brent, Greenop, and Rosehill)
July 7, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Monday that the hockey club has re-signed forwards Ben Ondrus and Ryan Hamilton to one-year contracts. The Maple Leafs also signed a trio of free agent forwards including Jay Rosehill to a two-year contract, Tim Brent to a one-year contract, and Richard Greenop to a three-year entry level contract.
“Ondrus is a consummate professional,” said Burke. “He is a very good example of leadership and commitment for our young prospects and adds great depth to our organization.”
Ondrus, 27, played 11 games for the Maple Leafs this past season, registering 34 penalty minutes. The Sherwood Park, Alberta native was also the team captain of the Maple Leafs’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. In 57 games with the Marlies, the 6-0, 194-pound forward collected 17 points on 10 goals and seven assists with 83 penalty minutes. He played in six Calder Cup playoff games for the Marlies and recorded two penalty minutes. In 52 career NHL games, all with the Maple Leafs, he has recorded two assists and 77 minutes in penalties. Ondrus originally signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Maple Leafs organization on May 27, 2004.
Hamilton, 24, split the 2008-09 season with the AHL’s Houston Aeros and Toronto Marlies, posting 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) and 57 penalty minutes in 65 games. He also collected a goal and two assists with four penalty minutes in six playoff games with the Marlies. In 199 career AHL games with Houston and Toronto, Hamilton has registered 42 goals and 38 assists for 80 points with 131 penalty minutes. The 6-2, 219-pound Oshawa, Ontario native was acquired by the Maple Leafs on January 21, 2009 in exchange for Robbie Earl.
Rosehill, 23, split this past season with the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals and Toronto Marlies, registering seven goals and eight assists for 15 points with 275 minutes in penalties. His 275 penalty minutes were second overall in the AHL. He also accumulated four penalty minutes in six Calder Cup playoff games with the Marlies. The 6-3, 210-pound forward has appeared in 245 career AHL games with Springfield, Norfolk and Toronto, posting 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) and 622 penalty minutes. Rosehill, a native of Olds, Alberta was originally selected by Tampa Bay in the seventh round, 227th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Brent, 25, played two games for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2008-09 and registered two assists. In 64 games with the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs this past season, he led the team in scoring with 62 points on 20 goals and 42 assists, along with 59 minutes in penalties and a team-high four shorthanded goals. The 6-0, 197-pound Cambridge, Ontario native also collected one assist and two penalty minutes in four playoff games with Rockford. In 18 career NHL games with Anaheim, Pittsburgh and Chicago he has scored one goal and accumulated eight penalty minutes. Brent was originally Anaheim’s second choice, selected 37th overall, in the 2002 Entry Draft and played for the former Toronto St. Michael’s Majors in the OHL.
Greenop, 20, won the Memorial Cup last season with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires. In 60 regular season games, the 6-4, 235-pound winger collected eight points (four goals, four assists) and ranked sixth overall in the OHL with 156 penalty minutes. Greenop also added 28 penalty minutes in 15 playoff games. The native of Oshawa, Ontario was originally selected by Chicago in the sixth round, 156th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
SOURCE: torontomarlies.com
Monday, June 22, 2009
Marlies Take on Hamilton in Pre-Season Game at General Motors Centre
Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club will play an exhibition game against their division-rivals, the Hamilton Bulldogs – AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens – at General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets for the Marlies/Bulldogs game in Oshawa will go on-sale on Friday, June 26 beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at General Motors Centre Box Office by phone at 1-877-436-8811 or online at www.generalmotorscentre.com. Individual tickets can be purchased for as low as $15 and family 4-packs are only $55.
The Marlies home opener has been set and will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Ricoh Coliseum at 4 p.m. 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.
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