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
Friday, August 14, 2009
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
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