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March 27, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


What You Need To Know About The Toronto Marlies...

- Toronto currently ranks 2nd in the Western Conference with 80 points. The Marlies have earned at least a point in eight straight games

- Kevin Marshall has recorded four points in six games since joining the Marlies. He is also +10 over the course of those six contests

- The Marlies currently rank 8th in average AHL attendance (6,582)

- Joe Colborne has registered 29 points in his last 33 games

- Morgan Rielly made his pro debut for the Marlies on Friday night in Chicago, scoring the game tying goal late in the third period

- Defenceman Paul Ranger ranks 10th (tie) in AHL plus/minus rating (+18)

- Toronto currently ranks 16th in AHL powerplay percentage (16.7%) and 12th in AHL penalty kill percentage (84.1%)

To purchase tickets for Toronto Marlies home games call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825).

Last Week:

The Toronto Marlies posted a record of 1-0-0-2 this past week.

On Friday, the Chicago Wolves, AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, defeated the Marlies by a score of 4-3 in a shootout.

Korbinian Holzer and Greg Scott each recorded two points, while Drew MacIntyre stopped 24 of 27 shots in the loss.

In their second of three games in three nights, Toronto defeated the Milwaukee Admirals, AHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators, by a score of 3-2 in overtime. Jerry D'Amigo notched two points and Greg Scott scored the overtime winning goal at 4:20 of the extra frame. Drew MacIntyre stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Jussi Rynnas, who left the game due to injury.

On Sunday, Toronto dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Peoria Rivermen, AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. Kenny Ryan and Jerry D'Amigo scored for Toronto, while Drew MacIntyre made 32 saves in the loss.

Look Ahead:

The Marlies will play four games this coming week.

Toronto travels to Illinois tonight for an 8:05 p.m. (ET) game against the Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Brandon Pirri leads the IceHogs with 53 points in 64 games.

On Friday night, Toronto will travel to New York for a 7:05 p.m.

game against the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The Marlies have posted a record of 7-1-0-0 against the Amerks so far this season.

In their first home game since March 16, Toronto will host the Abbotsford Heat, AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Ben Walter leads the Heat with 38 points in 59 games.

Toronto will play their final school day game of the year next Wednesday, when they host the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, at 11 a.m. Andrew Agozzino leads the Monsters with 46 points in 66 games.

Marlies Upcoming Schedule

*All times local

Wed, Mar. 27: TOR @ RFD-7:05pm

Fri, Mar. 29: TOR @ RCH-7:05pm

Sat, Mar. 30: ABB @ TOR - 3pm

Wed, Apr. 3: LE @ TOR - 11am

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